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Karl Charles with 21 points as Holy Cross edges Colgate 65-63
Valanciunas, Lowry lead Raptors over slumping Nets with 91-74 victory
Cory Joseph (6) of the Toronto Raptors shoots against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 6, 2016 in New York City.
With 4 starters resting, Mavs get strong games from Felton, Parsons, to beat Pelicans 100-91
Dallas Mavericks guard Justin Anderson (1) looks for an open teammate in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)
OHL Roundup: Jordan Maletta scores two to lead IceDogs past Bulldogs
Hatter scores 27 points and Fleming blocks potential tying shot as Cornell edges Howard 84-81
Charles Cooke scores 18 points, No. 25 Dayton routs Massachusetts 93-63
Massachusetts guard Donte Clark (0) drives to the basket in front of Dayton's Charles Cooke during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Ex-Boston College star Reggie Jackson scores 24 points for Pistons in 99-94 win over Celtics
Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, left, grabs a loose ball beside Detroit Pistons' Ersan Ilyasova during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Duhatschek: Flurry of NHL trades separate contenders from pretenders
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Lee scores 32, Thompson, Price and Mangum add 19 apiece; E.Michigan beats C. Michgan 99-80
Convicted spot fixer Amir to resume career after being granted visa to play in New Zealand
Vancouver subset struggling to escape corrections system’s ‘revolving door,’ study says
The findings of the study suggest about 300 people need targeted, intensive support to escape the ‘revolving door’ of the corrections system and health and welfare services.
McGrew, Warney each record double-doubles as Stony Brook beats Binghamton 62-52 in America East opener
Crowdsourced funds flood in for Laura Miller’s legal defence
As of Wednesday, Laura Miller’s effort had reached one-third of a $100,000 goal from 61 contributors.
Sanders' 16 points leads balanced attack; Albany (NY) pulls away from UMBC 73-59
McLean, Belchos both win third national title of week at Canadian championships
Davis scores 16 to help No. 6 Baylor rout Kansas 58-40
Andre Walker hits game winner with 4 seconds left in Loyola's (Md) 51-50 win over Lehigh
Armoured vehicles in Saudi deal will pack lethal punch
Dignitaries gather around a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III prior to an announcement in Toronto June 16, 2015.
UNC-Asheville roars back from 23-points down to beat Winthrop on a late layup by Thomas, 85-84
Posley scores 30 in St. Bonaventure's 77-58 win over George Mason
Dawson hits game-winning 3-pointer, Liberty snaps 12-game slide with 62-61 win over Coastal Carolina
Khloe Kardashian reveals few details, but says Odom progressing in recovery
Khloe Kardashian participates in the panel for "Kocktails with Khloe" at the FYI 2016 Winter TCA on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Authorities: Officers investigating man photographing schools fatally shot him during struggle
Man who threatened to detonate his recreational vehicle outside of a Tucson police substation now in custody
A Tucson Police sniper and a spotter watch a man in the parking lot of the Tucson Police Flowing Wells substation after the man in an RV threatened to explode some propane tanks in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Arizona police said the man threatening to detonate his recreational vehicle outside the Tucson police substation showed officers a can of gasoline and a hammer and said he has propane tanks and guns. (Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Defending champ Federer ends 5-day wait to open his season with comfy win in Brisbane
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia reacts after winning a point in her quarter final game against Angelique Kerber of Germany during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Lafayette holds off Army to get first Patriot League win, 76-73
Ottawa’s arms deal with Saudi Arabia about keeping royal family in power
Campbell Clark
Major League Baseball games will be streamed live to China for the first time under a three-year agreement with Le Sports
Tiny house for homeless man headed for northern Manitoba community
Comedy Central, National Geographic pair up on sex series
Nikki Glaser speaks during the "Not Safe with Nikki Glaser" panel at the Comedy Central 2016 Winter TCA on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Alberta town may soon fulfill oil ambitions with planned loading facility
USD Group’s facility outside of Hardisty will move an estimated 28,000 barrels of oil a day.
Mitchell's 17 points leads 4 players in double figures as Grambling State beats Jarvis Christian 80-58
Grocery-store wine still rare in B.C. nine months after announcement
Fermented grape drinks sit next to canned fruit at a Save-On-Foods in Surrey, one of only four B.C. supermarkets selling wine.
George scores 20 points, Ellis adds 19 to lead Indiana Pacers to 95-86 win over Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic's Andrew Nicholson (44) dunks the ball in front of Indiana Pacers' Rodney Stuckey, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mitchell, Pacioretty score as Canadiens use special teams to hold off Devils
New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) makes a save as Montreal Canadiens center Torrey Mitchell (17) looks for a rebound during third period NHL hockey action Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
McCarty hits 5 3-pointers as No. 4 Texas remains undefeated and snaps Iowa State winning streak
Texas center Imani Boyette (34) looks to shoot against Iowa State forward Meredith Burkhall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Raptors hand Nets 8th straight home loss with 91-74 victory
Dispute heating up over soil disposal facility near B.C.’s Shawnigan Lake
Opponents of a contaminated soil disposal facility near Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island have turned up the volume on their campaign, co-ordinating helicopter flights designed to provide a bird’s-eye view of the terrain and waterways around the contentious project for media and politicians.
Nana Foulland sparks 13-0 second half run and Bucknell pulled away from American U, 72-54
11-1 second half run propels Bowling Green past Miami (Ohio), 73-62
Crawford scores 20 points, including go-ahead 3-pointer, to lead Saint Louis over George Washington 65-62
Maodo Lo scores 25 points as Columbia holds off Maryland-Eastern Shore, 81-75
Dallas Moore scored 30, Demarcus Daniels adds 22 in North Florida's 97-79 win over Stetson
Mason matches career best with 24 points, Yale defeats NJIT 83-65 for third win in a row
Women's Top 25 Capsules
Kelly, Anderson, Dunbar score 16 each as Navy beats Boston University for first time, 83-67
The Scout List: Discussion with a Haida artist, Equinox shows and vinegar class
Haida artist Robert Davidson will be at the Vancouver Art Gallery to talk about his process, the challenges and inspiration of drawing on traditional and contemporary Haida forms and iconography.
Presbyterian rallies to beat Longwood 78-65 behind Murray's double-double
Top 25 Capsules
Bell-Haynes scores 27, O'Day adds 19 points, 8 boards and 5 assists; Vermont beats Maine 90-72
Weber scores 21 points; Ball State beats Toledo 87-69 behind 13 3-pointers
Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bowl first in Twenty20 international against New Zealand
No fire-breathing but bearded dragons could be comfy in right home
Ken Griffey Sr beams about his son entering the Baseball Hall of Fame with the highest percentage of vote in history
FILE - In this Monday March 6, 2006 file photo, Team USA outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., left and coach Ken Griffey, Sr., right, share a laugh during batting practice at Chase Field in Phoenix. Ken Griffey Sr. said the family was hoping to get the call on his son’s first year of eligibility for the Hall. But to get the highest vote percentage ever was a shock, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.(AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Harris' 6-minute spark late propels UMass-Lowell past Hartford 80-76
Anthony scores 25, Knicks shoot 56 per cent to streak of 8 straight losses to Heat, 98-90
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, looks to pass as Miami Heat's Justise Winslow (20) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Rashun Davis has 20 points, 9 assists and 6 boards; Radford beats Charleston Southern 80-73
Warner posts century for Australia on last day of rain-marred third test vs West Indies
West Indies batsman Denesh Ramdin plays a shot during their cricket test match against Australia in Sydney, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
Caps off to Cooperstown: Which hat will Griffey and Piazza wear on Hall of Fame plaque?
James scores 34 points, Irving has 32 in Cavaliers' 121-115 win over Wizards
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled by Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Janet Jackson says she doesn't have cancer, but she isn't specifying the illness that interfered with a concert tour
FILE - In this June 28, 2015, file photo, Janet Jackson accepts the ultimate icon: music dance visual award at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Jackson announced Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, that she's recovering from an unspecified illness. In a two-minute video on Twitter, Jackson posted a clip from her song "The Great Forever" followed by a personal message "My doctors have approved my concerts as scheduled in Europe, and as I promised, the postponed shows will be rescheduled. Thank you for your prayers and love," the singer wrote. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Chinese stock market halted for second time in week as markets plunge soon after open
Be patient when governments change their mind: New Brunswick ombudsman
The swearing-in ceremony for Premier Brian Gallant and his cabinet. Ombudsman Murray says the province has a history of electing young premiers such as Gallant, and the public understands they need time to grow into their job.
A macaque monkey who took now-famous selfie photographs cannot be declared the copyright owner of the photos
China halts stock trading after 7 per cent rout triggers circuit breaker
Investors observe stock market at an exchange hall on January 6, 2016 in Beijing, China.
Hot Ticket: Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival
In Ninth Floor, Vancouver director Mina Shum questions just how tolerant and multicultural our society really is.
Doors shut - for now: Bagwell, Raines and Hoffman fall just short of Hall of Fame election
FILE - In this Sept. 27, 1998 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire hits his 69th home run in the third inning off Montreal Expos pitcher Mike Thurman, at Busch Stadium, in St. Louis, Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Trevor Hoffman fell just short of election to baseball Hall of Fame; Alan Trammell, Mark McGwire missed in their final chance, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Ochefu, Hart help No. 11 Villanova remain unbeaten in Big East, top Seton Hall 72-63
Seton Hall's Angel Delgado, right, tries to block a pass by Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tennessee school calls off basketball season after 3 players charged with raping teammate
West Virginia football player gets jail term after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct, indecent exposure
Artis, Robinson help No. 24 Pittsburgh race by Georgia Tech 89-84 for 9th straight win
Pittsburgh's Michael Young (2) shoots over Georgia Tech's Charles Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Aldridge, Gibbs lead Davidson past Duquesne 77-66
Mo Evans scores 20 points as IPFW beats South Dakota 85-65
No. 17 Oklahoma women rally from a 14-point second-half deficit to beat TCU 78-65
Ingram scores 18, Benton adds 17 points to help NC Central beat Johnson & Wales 78-70
Allen scores 24, Plumlee has career night in No. 14 Duke's 91-75 win over Wake Forest
Duke guard Grayson Allen (3) drives between Wake Forest forward Konstantinos Mitoglou (44) and guard Mitchell Wilbekin (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NFL wild-card picks: Road show could kick off postseason of underdog fun
Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Alex Smith are the NFL’s hottest team despite playing without their top offensive threat for most of the season.
Kevin Punter paces Tennessee to 30-point lead early in 2nd, Vols hold off Florida 83-69
Tennessee guard Kevin Punter (0) leaps for a layup against Florida's Kasey Hill (0), DeVon Walker (1), forward Justin Leon (24) and forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 83-69. (Adam Lau/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Jake Layman scores 18 points, No. 3 Maryland beats Rutgers 88-63 for 8th straight win
Rutgers guard Mike Williams (5) tries to control the ball against Maryland guard Jared Nickens (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Saniya Chong, making her first start in more than a year, scored 18 points to lead top-ranked UConn to its 49th consecutive game
Tulsa’s Liesl Spoerl, right center, looses the ball under the pressure of Connecticut defense Morgan Tuck (3) and Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
George Elliott Clarke: a poet laureate with a social conscience
George Elliott Clarke, a poet and an English professor at the University of Toronto, plans to amass a national treasury of historic poetry, advocate for the arts and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Canada while in the role of poet laureate.
'Zim's going to be him': Vikings defence follows aggressive lead of coach Mike Zimmer
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) is stopped by Minnesota Vikings' Eric Kendricks (54) on a third down run during the first half an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Hawaii's last sugar plantation to stop growing sugar this year, signalling end of once powerful industry
FILE - This April 27, 2010 file photo shows the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar plantation in Puunene, Hawaii. Hawaii's last sugar plantation is getting out of the sugar-growing business. Alexander & Baldwin Inc. said Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, that it will phase out sugar by the end of 2016. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy, File)
Led by 43-year-old Jaromir Jagr, Florida Panthers pounce to top of Atlantic
Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr, left, was voted an all-star game captain by NHL fans, despite his pleas on social media that they vote for someone else.
Indigenous hunters say treaty rights being violated by Saskatchewan
Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says aboriginal hunters have been ticketed with non-compliance orders for decades.
Mexican investigators arrest man suspected of being linked to 15 killings since 2009
Texas State hires Everett Withers as football coach after he spent 2 seasons at James Madison
J.J. Frazier scored 16 points to lead Georgia's strong 3-point attack and the Bulldogs beat Missouri 77-59 on Wednesday night fo
Georgia guard Kenny Gaines (12) reacts at a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Athens, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Athens Banner-Herald via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Arbitrator says Philadelphia Union coach Peter Nowak fired for spanking players as part of hazing
Romelu Lukaku lifts Everton to League Cup first-leg win over Manchester City
Everton’s Romelu Lukaku scores the second goal in a win over Manchester City. Lukaku, who hobbled off with an apparent injury soon after scoring, has 19 goals this season.
Darrell Bevell and Tom Cable share in planning and running Seattle Seahawks offence
Toronto mayor wants police to direct traffic at busy intersections
Rush hour traffic on Spadina Avenue in Toronto.
Canada-US preliminary-round game most watched at world junior championships
Serbian war crimes suspect sentenced to prison in US for lying on immigration documents
NBC says 'Sunday Night Football' averaged 22.5 million viewers for 2015 regular season
Star Wars: The Force Awakens shatters North American box office record
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' broke the record for the highest-grossing North American film to date, surpassing the 2009 film 'Avatar'.
Thunder star Kevin Durant to return vs. Grizzlies; Memphis' Conley to sit with Achilles injury
California hit with strongest El Nino storm so far this winter
A worker wades through the flooded 5 freeway after an El Nino-strengthened storm brought rain to Los Angeles, California, United States, Jan. 6, 2016.
Night after 2OT win, Mavs resting Nowitzki, Williams, Pachulia, Matthews vs. Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) congratulates J.J. Barea (5) after he scored a 3-pointer in the final second of the second overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 117-116. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES
After only 20 days in theatres, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has become the highest grossing North American film of all time,
This photo provided by Lucasfilm shows Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." (Film Frame/Lucasfilm via AP)
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