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UK charges 6 in Hillsborough stadium tragedy that killed 96

UK charges 6 in Hillsborough stadium tragedy that killed 96

LONDON — Prosecutors charged a former senior police commander with manslaughter Wednesday in the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that left 96 people dead — long-awaited vindication for the families of the victims after authorities spent years blam
Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders aim to break stalemate in Week 2

Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders aim to break stalemate in Week 2

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' home-opener Thursday against the Ottawa Redblacks just feels like continuation of their tie to start the season last week.
Alouettes defensive back Mincy hopes to stop former Auburn teammate Williams

Alouettes defensive back Mincy hopes to stop former Auburn teammate Williams

MONTREAL — Cornerback Jonathan Mincy will probably see a lot of Adarius Bowman when the Montreal Alouettes visit Edmonton on Friday, but he won't complain if he gets a down or two against Eskimos newcomer D'haquille (Duke) Williams.
Argonauts improved defence looks to contain Lions attack

Argonauts improved defence looks to contain Lions attack

It was like Marcus Ball never left. After a three-year absence, the veteran linebacker made a triumphant return to Toronto last week.
Conditional discharge, community service for Blue Jays can tosser Ken Pagan

Conditional discharge, community service for Blue Jays can tosser Ken Pagan

TORONTO — A man who threw a beer can onto the field during a dramatic Blue Jays playoff game last fall was given a conditional discharge Wednesday, after his lawyer argued the public humiliation he suffered since being charged in the incident should
Raptors promote Bobby Webster to general manager in wake of Weltman departure

Raptors promote Bobby Webster to general manager in wake of Weltman departure

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have promoted Bobby Webster to general manager following the departure of Jeff Weltman to the Magic last month. Webster moves into the job after working as the team's vice-president of basketball strategy since 2016.
Filly Holy Helena tabbed as early favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate

Filly Holy Helena tabbed as early favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO — Luis Contreras has been here before. The Mexican-born jockey will lead early 3-1 favourite Holy Helena into the $1-million Queen's Plate on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack.
Saunders returns to Jays organization after signing minor-league deal

Saunders returns to Jays organization after signing minor-league deal

TORONTO — Michael Saunders is back in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that the Victoria-born outfielder has signed a minor-league deal and will report to triple-A Buffalo.
Woodbine Racetrack to open second grass course in time for 2019 season

Woodbine Racetrack to open second grass course in time for 2019 season

TORONTO — Woodbine Racetrack is adding a second grass course. Jim Lawson, Woodbine's chief executive officer, made the announcement Wednesday during the draw for the $1-million Queen's Plate.
Ottawa Senators sign goaltender Mike Condon to three-year extension

Ottawa Senators sign goaltender Mike Condon to three-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Mike Condon to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value of US$2.4 million per season.