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September 20

The Emmycast: A night of laughs, milestones and assured, saucy hosting by Andy Samberg
Sunday's Scoreboard
Predators, Panthers split exhibition doubleheader; Irwin scores twice in Bruins' win
Vietnam frees high-profile blogger, US presses for more to be released
Burning controversy: Shift in US firefighting strategy prioritizes sage grouse brush in West
Northern California wildfire destroys another 162 homes, brings total up to 1,050
Most Alaskans will receive $2,072 each this year from state's oil savings account
Ottawa fast-tracks refugee resettlement process
Refugees and migrants disembark from a Croatian train in Northern Croatian village of Botovo late on September 20, 2015.
Jason Day claims world No. 1 ranking with BMW Championship victory
Jason Day zoomed out to a big lead by shooting 61 and 63 in the first two rounds at the BMW Championship and was never seriously challenged after that.
Christy Clark can’t easily dismiss expert opinion on B.C.’s wolf cull
Mark Hume
Mayors to press B.C. Premier Christy Clark on wildfire prevention
Firefighters work to control a wildfire burning in West Kelowna in July. The province spends most of its fire budget on fighting fires rather than preventing them.
Red Bulls clinch playoff berth in Major League Soccer with 2-0 win over Timbers
Hudson’s Bay puts spotlight on its Canadian heritage in new ad campaign
Kelly: Jays have tactical and statistical advantages, but do they have heart?
Cathal Kelly
Lawyer’s lawsuit highlights Ottawa’s court clashes over Charter rights
Edgar Schmidt says the Justice department fails in its duty to warn the minister if a proposed law clashes with the Charter.
Homeless people given $20 to attend meeting on housing in Victoria
More than 500 people attended a meeting on temporary housing options, including 366 homeless people who were each paid $20.
NFL Today, Week 2
Merkel calls on Europe for joint responsibility on refugee crisis
A refugee family from Iraq walks further in to Austria at the Austria-Hungary border on Sunday.
Sloppy Dolphins get costly roughness penalty in final minute, lose 23-20 to Jaguars
Browns’ Manziel, Benjamin find deep connection in win over Titans
Starting in place of the injured Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel completed 8 of 15 passes for 172 yards.
MLS Capsules
Barnetta with a goal and assist, leads Philadelphia Union to 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo
Ravens off to 1st 0-2 start in 10 years after allowing late TD pass in 37-33 loss to Raiders
As resources dwindle, churches worry refugee response will slow
“I think this may be the last refugee crisis in which the churches have the resources to respond on a large scale,” said David Seljak, professor of religious studies at University in Waterloo.
NFL rushing champion Murray stifled against former team, Cowboys defeat Eagles 20-10
LEADING OFF: Cards check Molina's thumb, AL East showdown in Toronto, Miller tries to end skid
Dodgers' magic number stuck at 7 after Bolsinger gives up 2 homers in 4-3 loss to Bucs
Parties still in three-way tie after federal leaders’ debate: poll
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, centre, and Progressive Conservative Leader Stephen Harper pose for a photo opportunity prior to the beginning of the Globe and Mail Leaders Debate in Calgary.
Great Britain and Ireland wins PGA Cup for first victory on US soil
The debris of the desperate: Finding life jackets and passports off the coast of Turkey
The life jackets and backpacks floating in the Aegean Sea near Foca, Turkey, south of the Greek island of Lesbos.
Jacob Markstrom prepared to prove himself in Canucks’ crease
Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom has a 13-28-5 record with a 3.19 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage in 50 career NHL games.
Shields holds Rockies in check, Kendrick allows 4 homers as Rockies lose to Padres 10-4
List of winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards
Regina King accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie for “American Crime” at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Diamondbacks lose to Giants 5-1, are officially eliminated from post-season contention
Man United rallies over Southampton, Liverpool draws Norwich at home
Anthony Martial scores the second goal for Manchester United in the 34th minute of a 3-2 win over Southampton on Sept. 20.
Corinthians, Atletico-MG both win, start to pull away in Brazil's first division
Maple Leafs’ training camp puts off-ice issues and second chances first
Devin Setoguchi, left, chases Tyler Bozak during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp in Halifax on Sept. 20. Setoguchi is one of four veterans on pro tryouts with a franchise attempting to rebuild itself.
Chicago Fire let Yallop go as coach, hire Rodriguez as general manager
US extradition hearing against Megaupload co-founder Kim Dotcom begins in New Zealand
Cubs run into late outs, lose to Cardinals 4-3 as Yadier Molina exits with injury
Antron Brown beats J.R. Todd in first Top Fuel final between black racers
King Felix still has a shot at 20 wins, first AL pitcher to 18 in Seattle's 9-2 win at Texas
Oilers signs defenceman Oscar Klefbom to seven-year extension
Oscar Klefbom, middle, was a 2011 first-round draft pick and has played only 77 games over the past two seasons in the NHL.
Can we talk? Study touts free, informed consent as key to resource development
Baseball Capsules
Resources firms endorse call for aboriginal veto rights to projects
Native Leaders and environmentalists gather in front of the BC Legislature to protest the Enbridge, Northern Gateway Project on October 22, 2012.
Red Bulls beat Timbers 2-0 to clinch playoff spot, take Eastern Conference lead
Sebastian Vettel wins Singapore Grand Prix, tightens gap in F1 title race
Sebastian Vettel celebrates after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sept. 20 in Singapore.
Cowboys lose Tony Romo, but Cowboys beat Eagles 20-10
Golf Capsules
Saints' 7-game winning streak vs. Buccaneers ends at the hands of Winston, 26-19
Jake Olson, USC's blind long-snapper: 'I want to work my way up' to play for Trojans
Derek Carr caps career-high day with late TD pass to Seth Roberts as Raiders beat Ravens 37-33
Kemp breaks slump with homer, 2 doubles as Shields, Padres beat Rockies 10-4
Rex Ryan's new-look Bills unravel in familiar fashion during 40-32 loss to Brady-led Patriots
Taraji P. Henson wows in custom Alexander Wang, yellow a trend at Emmy Awards
Jaguars use late penalty, rookie's chip-shot field goal to beat Dolphins 23-20
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo leaves Eagles game with broken collarbone
Cole gets 17th win, Marte and Alvarez homer for Pirates in 4-3 win over Dodgers
Quarterback Jonathan Crompton leads Alouettes over Blue Bombers in return
Montreal Alouettes’ Jonathan Crompton throws a pass to Samuel Giguere against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sept. 20. The quarterback completed 14 of 27 passes for 181 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.
Matthews scores five goals to lead Canada past the Iroquois Nationals
Jay Bruce hits 2 HRs, but pair of throwing errors cost Reds in 5-run 5th; Brewers get 8-4 win
Angels head to Houston 2 1/2 games behind Astros for wild-card berth after 8-1 loss to Twins
Posey hits 3-run HR, Hudson wins again as Giants finally score, beat Diamondbacks 5-1
Extremists detonate bombs in Borno state capital, killing 54
The Latest: Emmy-winning 'Transparent' star cites responsibility of role
Tenor Richard Loney sang O Canada at Canucks games for 40 years
Richard Loney sings the anthem.
Vicky Hurst wins second Symetra Tour title of year, locks up LPGA Tour card
QB Ryan Mallett, Texans start slow, fall to 0-2 on season after 24-17 loss to Panthers
Beck gets past Ostapenko in straight sets at the Coupe Banque Nationale
Rookie Justin Nicolino falters in 6th inning; Marlins fall 13-3 to Nationals, drop series
Edmonton sheep owner faces difficulty giving flock away as deadline looms
Cutler leaves game with pulled hamstring, Bears lose to Cardinals 48-23
Michigan State DB Vayante Copeland ruled out for the season with fractured vertebra
Marcus Mariota, Titans have rough second week, lose to Johnny Manizel, Browns 28-14
Stafford takes a pounding in Lions' 26-16 loss to Vikings that drops them to 0-2
John Danks loses again to Indians as White Sox drop series finale 6-3
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has strained hamstring; Ivan Nova to face Blue Jays instead
Zito returns to majors for first time since '13 in Oakland's 5-1 loss to Houston Astros
Detroit Tigers routed 10-3 by division-leading Royals, Kendrys Morales hits 3 home runs
Cowboys QB Tony Romo breaks left collarbone; Bills' Aaron Williams released from hospital
Photos of the Day for Sept. 20
Tomsula's homecoming spoiled by big plays as 49ers fall to high-powered Steelers 43-18
Andre Andre scores late to give FC Porto 1-0 win over Benfica in Portuguese league
Messi nets another 2 goals as Barcelona, Dortmund and Inter maintain perfect league records
Philip Rivers tops Dan Fouts for career TD passes, but Chargers lose to Bengals 24-19
Rangers' AL West lead trimmed to 1 1-2 after 9-2 loss to M's and 18-game winner King Felix
Kinross Gold struggling to reverse losses at Mauritania’s Tasiast mine
Kinross Gold acquired the Tasiast mine in 2010 as part of its $7.1-billion (U.S.) takeover of Red Back Mining. Last year, the mine lost $65-million and its losses are likely to be even higher this year.
Beach Boys: Cubs' Joe Maddon makes good on 'day at the beach' promise to reliever Pedro Strop
Kevin Harvick's bid to win 2nd consecutive title takes hit after crash in opening Chase race
Once again, Rams lose right after facing Seahawks, this time falling 24-10 to Redskins
Ross Video shines from behind the scenes in television production
When David Ross joined his father’s company, the firm’s technology was outdated. Today it is at the forefront of changing trends.
Kharafa, Old Harbor capture NY bred grass stakes at Belmont Park
Yadier Molina exits with sprained left thumb; Cardinals hold off aggressive Cubs in 4-3 win
UEFA dismisses notion of drug use in football despite study showing suspicious test levels
Day wins BMW Championship, locks up top spot in playoff series finale and world ranking
It’s time Canada reassessed its stance on selling water
Barrie McKenna
Guyer's homer helps Rays rally in 9th to beat Orioles 7-6, avoid AL East cellar
QMJHL Roundup: Klima, Leger each score twice as Wildcats beat Titan
Competition Bureau, TREB return to tribunal in home-sales data lawsuit
The case boils down to public access to the Multiple Listing Service, a system that allows agents to share information among themselves about homes for sale.
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