Reid Carruthers toppled Mike McEwen 4-3 on Saturday night in the semifinals at the seventh and final event of the Grand Slam season to set up a meeting with John Epping. from CBC
Spurs easily handle Thunder to open 2nd-round series
LaMarcus Aldridge had 38 points and the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-92 on Saturday night, never trailing in Game 1 of the second-round series. from CBC | NBA News
Rays beat Blue Jays on Casali's walkoff hit
Curt Casali drove in the winning run with a single in the ninth inning Saturday night and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1SFxDzT
Raptors prepare to take on Pacers in season-defining Game 7
Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan know that despite roaring to their best regular-season in franchise history — 56 wins and a first-ever No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference — the results of
The 1 minute workout: how to get fit in 60 seconds — study
If you've ever said you just don't have time to work out, it's time to find a new excuse. A new study from McMaster University says just one minute will do. from CBC
Dole investigated over Listeria outbreak in Canada, U.S.
Produce seller Dole is now the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with a deadly listeria outbreak in Canada and the U.S. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1O3cxcS
Simpler is better: children with diarrhea, vomiting often OK to drink what they want, study shows
Parents should feel free to give young children with minimal dehydration apple juice or a favourite beverage instead of an electrolyte solution when they’re recovering from vomiting and diarrhea, says a Canadian doctor
Why some breast cancer patients are learning to hold their breath for 30 seconds
The Cape Breton Cancer Centre is using a new technique called breath/hold to treat some breast cancer patients. It allows a radiation beam to focus and more accurately hit its intended area. from
Trail Blazers survive late push, eliminate injury-riddled Clippers
Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by holding off the resilient Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 on Friday night to claim the first-round playoff
Switzerland's Tirinzoni wins tiebreaker to fill final quarters spot at Champions Cup
Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni downed Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa 7-6 in the tiebreaker draw at the Champions Cup curling event on Friday night to advance into the quarter-finals. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1XZesos
Dwyane Wade's clutch 4th quarter helps Miami force Game 7 against Hornets
Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat forced their first-round series to a seventh game with a 97-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on
Marlins president calls Gordon's positive drug test 'a betrayal'
To the president of the Miami Marlins, whatever star Dee Gordon did to trigger a positive drug test still amounted to one thing. "A betrayal," team executive David Samson called it. from CBC
Lakers hire Warriors assistant Walton as head coach
The Los Angeles Lakers reached an agreement Friday night with Golden State assistant Luke Walton to become their head coach, dramatically choosing a leader for their new era after Kobe Bryant. from CBC
The 6ix God not enough to help Raptors beat Pacers
The Raptors lost Game 6 to Indiana at home, but not before putting fans through emotional turmoil. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1WwEv7y
Cespedes' 6 RBI in one inning helps Mets set franchise record
Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets broke a franchise record by scoring 12 runs in one inning Friday night. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1XZ9zvE
Saunders' 2 homers lead Jays' bat attack on Rays
Michael Saunders hit two home runs and Aaron Sanchez pitched seven shutout innings for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. from CBC |
Suzuki has a milestone game, moves closer to 3,000 hits
Ichiro Suzuki had a milestone hit and stolen base leading off the game for the Miami Marlins against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1rGvcqH
After 1Q: Raptors hold slim lead on Pacers
The Toronto Raptors lead the Indiana Pacers 22-20 after one quarter in Game 6 in Indiana. DeMarre Carroll leads the Raptors with nine points while Ian Mahinmi and Solomon Hill both have six
Philly drug dealers jump on Stephen Curry brand
Philadelphia drug dealers looking to market their heroin as top of the line are stamping packets with the likeness of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1QG2qui
Curry working 4-5 hours a day in hopes of returning early
Stephen Curry is rehabbing his injured right knee about three times a day, spending four to five hours at the Warriors' practice facility to try to get back on the court for the
David Stephan's 'Dear Jury' letter could haunt him at sentencing, law experts say
Law experts say the "Dear Jury" letter David Stephan posted to Facebook after being convicted in the meningitis death of his son Ezekiel may come back to haunt him when he faces the
Pacers try to psyche out Raptors with 'We The Gold' campaign
The Pacers' T-shirts for Game 6 in Indianapolis read "UNITED STATE OF BASKETBALL," over the hashtag "We The Gold." The Raptors are unimpressed. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1TjQ6BO
Metal-on-metal hip implants since 2006 show higher failure rate
Tens of thousands of people worldwide who had metal-on-metal hip replacements may need further surgery because of the high failure rate of the implants, British researchers say. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1r2Q769
Painkiller training requirement for U.S. doctors gets another look
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering whether doctors who prescribe painkillers like OxyContin should be required to take safety training courses, according to federal documents released Friday. from CBC | Health
Marlins' Dee Gordon says he unknowingly took PED
Reigning NL batting champion Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins says he unknowingly took the performance-enhancing drug that led to his 80-game suspension. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1SypZuD
Blue Jays star 'Superman' Pillar touched by 'little Superman's' letter
A shot-in-the-dark letter to Blue Jays' centrefielder Kevin Pillar has netted a reply to a five-year-old boy baseball player from Antigonish. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1SOHKEN
Blame Tinder, Grindr for the rise in sexually transmitted diseases? Not so fast
Alberta Health Services has suggested an outbreak in sexually transmitted diseases should be blamed on so-called hookup apps. But some experts say not enough research has been done to prove such a link.
Marlins' Dee Gordon tests positive for PEDs
Dee Gordon has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after the Miami Marlins second baseman tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1rDYXbp
Brad Gushue falls to Sweden's Niklas Edin at Champions Cup
Sweden's Niklas Edin scored a deuce in the final end to come from behind and defeat Canada's Brad Gushue 4-3 on Thursday in evening play at the Champions Cup curling event in Sherwood
Hawks take flight to eliminate Celtics
Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 104-92 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday
Another slow start has Blue Jays searching for answers
It has not been the start the Toronto Blue Jays were looking for. At 10-13 and with two games remaining in the month of April, the reigning American League East champions will finish
Scoreless streak ends, but Cubs' Arrieta keeps winning
Jake Arrieta allowed one run, three hits and four walks in five innings -- the first run he allowed at Wrigley Field since July 25. However, the Chicago Cubs pitcher still improved to
Raptors see Game 6 as a 'must-win' - for good reason
The Toronto Raptors have played like two different teams at times in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Now armed with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, head coach Dwane Casey
New Apple CareKit health apps help users manage medical conditions
Apple is edging its way a little further into health care with the release of new iPhone apps that patients can use to manage their own medical conditions — from diabetes to pregnancy
Earls didn't consult Alberta cattle producers before opting for U.S. beef, industry groups say
The head of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says Earls Restaurants didn't give ranchers on this side of the border a fair shot before turning to a U.S. supplier to get humanely produced beef.
Midwives to be recognized as health care professionals in N.L.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has announced long-awaited regulations for midwifery in the province. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/23aDBhj
Opioid crisis: Pain specialist calls on government to fix holes in system
Critics have blamed doctors for overprescribing painkillers leading to the public health emergency. The Current hears from a doctor who tells us just how limited his options are when trying to treat chronic
Kia Nurse ready to end women's basketball medal drought
Kia Nurse isn’t just a budding star on the basketball court. To many, the 20-year-old's early success is viewed as a launching pad to attracting young Canadian girls to the sport, just like
Health Canada 'legitimizes' natural health products, doctor says in wake of meningitis case
Health-care professionals say the federal government’s regulation criteria for natural health products are not clear to the public. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1QCVMF9
E-cigarettes 'much safer than smoking,' some experts say
E-cigarettes are likely to bring benefits for public health and should be widely promoted to smokers to help them quit tobacco, according to Britain's Royal College of Physicians. from CBC | Health News
Chelsea Carey upset at curlings' Champions Cup
Chelsea Carey suffered an upset defeat to the reigning world junior champions in Sherwood Park, Alta., Wednesday evening. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/24lvfFU
Warriors send Rockets packing with Curry in street clothes
Klay Thompson scored 27 points with seven three-pointers and the Golden State Warriors rolled into the second round of the playoffs without injured superstar Stephen Curry, thoroughly embarrassing the Houston Rockets 114-81 on
Portland's strong 4th quarter leaves Clippers facing elimination
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, Damian Lillard added 16 of his 22 in the fourth quarter when Portland pulled away, and the Trail Blazers capitalized on the absence of injured Chris Paul and
Hornets sting Heat in dying seconds
Courtney Lee's 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left put Charlotte ahead to stay, and the Hornets beat the Miami Heat 90-88 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night. from CBC
Punchless Jays swept by Chisox
Dioner Navarro and Austin Jackson had back-to-back triples to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Wednesday night. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1qVVV1s
Gibbons gets the gate as Jays' frustrations boil over
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was ejected in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday night as his club was in the midst of being swept by the Chicago White Sox.
'He broke my nose, he kicked me in the face:' Ontario nurse on workplace violence
Violence against workers in health-care settings like hospitals, nursing homes and psychiatric environments is an under-reported, ubiquitous and persistent problem, says an article published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. from
Alberta father convicted in son's meningitis death fears for other parents in 'dear jury' post
A father found guilty of not providing his ailing toddler with medical care says he worries that others will be arrested if they don't "fall in line with parenting as seen fit by
Celtics' Isaiah Thomas says he'll be ready for Game 5
Boston All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas became the latest marquee player to visit the training room when he limped to the locker room with a mildly sprained left ankle in the closing minutes
Doc cries a Rivers in pregame interview
Clippers coach Doc Rivers' eyes welled with tears and he became choked up before his team played Portland in Game 5 of their first-round series. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1YUKySm
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