Los Angeles to pay $21M to settle claims over botched fireworks detonation by police 3 years ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation of...
Ex-Kansas stars Chalmers, Collins file class-action lawsuit vs. NCAA, others over March Madness
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple...
B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops
VICTORIA – An Environment Canada meteorologist says British Columbians should brace for an upcoming heat wave that’s expected to send temperatures into the high 30s and...
Young British players boost local hopes at Wimbledon for another homegrown champion
LONDON (AP) — The mini-Union Jack flags were flying high as Emma Raducanu closed out a dominant victory on the grass courts of Wimbledon. “You’re going...
Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action
HALIFAX – Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first step toward...
Croatia keeps Olympic hopes alive despite loss, but fails to shut door on Doncic, Slovenia
Croatia is advancing in its bid to earn one of the final spots in the Paris Olympics’ basketball field, but not with the kind of momentum...
Irish prime minister ‘appalled’ by Canadian tourist’s death after alleged assault
MONTREAL – Ireland’s prime minister says he’s “absolutely appalled” by an assault in the country’s capital that resulted in the death of a tourist from Montreal....
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. named CFL’s top offensive player for June
TORONTO – B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. was named the CFL’s offensive player for the month of June on Wednesday. Adams received a grade of...
Timberwolves welcome Shannon after his trying final year at Illinois
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an...
Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets — as a player enhancement coach. Walker, who announced his retirement from the NBA...