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February 3

NHL Capsules
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes a save on a shot by the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Curry lights up Wizards for Warriors' 8th straight win
OHL Roundup: Ryan Moore powers Firebirds past Spirit 4-3 in overtime
Bishop earns 100th win with Lightning, beats Red Wings 3-1
Female cricketer banned for betting on men's match
Phoenix council subs opening prayer for moment of silence
Durant's buzzer-beater lifts Thunder over Magic, 117-114
Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) fouls Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of a NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
RCMP ask for DNA samples from First Nation's men as part of investigation
B.C. NDP says by-election wins display momentum leading up to election
NDP candidate Jodie Wickens, centre, celebrates her provincial by-election win in the riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain as NDP Leader John Horgan, left, stands by her side on Feb. 2.
Women's Top 25 Capsules
B.C. government examining potential highway link to Sunshine Coast
Desolation Sound Marine Park winds its way around the twisted shoreline of the Sunshine Coast, north of Vancouver.
Thomas scores 17 as Celtics stave off Pistons' rally, 102-95
Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) tries to block Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charlotte rolls to 92-72 win over North Carolina A&T
Cleric's lawyers want US suit backed by Turkey tossed
New Brunswick first to lower top rate over federal plan to tax the rich
New Brunswick Finance Minister Roger Melanson delivers the budget in the legislature in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Tuesday February 2, 2016.
Montreal’s ineptitude results in unsurprising 4-2 loss to Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres' Johan Larsson (22) celebrates his goal past Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon with teammate Jake McCabe during third period NHL hockey action Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Montreal. The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2.
Defence secretary says plan focuses on high-end ships
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter answers questions while talking with United States Navy personnel during a visit to the San Diego Naval Base Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
West Terra Projects contractor sues client over B.C.’s Grace Islet project
Edmonton businessman Barry Slawsky hired West Terra Projects to build a house on Grace Islet, a small island just off Saltspring Island, B.C., in 2014, and sold the property to the province less than a year later.
Tornadoes in the South; snow in Plains and Upper Midwest
A child walks across a snow covered road Tuesday , Feb. 2, 2016, in Omaha, Neb. A howling storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of Colorado was laying it on thick in Nebraska and Iowa Tuesday, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes elsewhere. (Matt Miller/Omaha World-Herald via AP) MAGS OUT; ALL NEBRASKA LOCAL BROADCAST TELEVISION OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Parents: Drop wrongful-death judgment over missing NYC boy
FILE - In this May 2012 file photo, a newspaper with a photograph of Etan Patz is part of a makeshift memorial in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, where the young Patz, then six, disappeared. Etan's parents asked a court Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, to throw out a longstanding wrongful death judgment against Jose Ramos, who was for many years the prime suspect until 2012, when another man, Pedro Hernandez was charged with the crime. Patz's parents say they are now convinced the killer is a Hernandez, who was tried on murder, but faces retrial after a jury deadlocked in one of the nation’s most infamous missing-child cases. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Kidnapped cab driver recalls ordeal with California inmates
Long Hoang Ma, a California taxi driver held hostage for a week by three escaped inmates, stands next to his taxi during an interview at the offices of Vietnamese-language newspaper Nguoi Viet in Westminster, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Ma said the fugitives laughed gleefully as they watched TV reports about the search from motel rooms where they holed up during the manhunt. Ma also said he was befriended by inmate Bac Duong, who called him "uncle" and served as his protector as the fugitives argued over whether to kill him.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Ross makes key FTs, helps Lehigh beat Loyola (Md), 71-66
Jensen leads No. 25 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Oklahoma 71-69
Top 25 Capsules
Gardner-Webb pulls away late to beat High Point, 79-74
Ottawa to review tactics used to reject residential-school claims
School children stand on the deck of boat near St. Michael's Indian Residential School, Alert Bay, B.C.
Washpun, Morgan lead Northern Iowa over Evansville 57-54
Hot-shooting No. 3 Villanova takes down Creighton 83-58
Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) and Creighton guard James Milliken (23) reach for the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Vermont beats Maine 85-68
Jian Ghomeshi’s sexual assault trial fuels debate over defence's tactics
Former radio host Jian Ghomeshi, charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, leaves a Toronto courthouse after the first day of his trial, with his lawyer Marie Henein, left, on Feb. 1.
Jones perfect for No. 4 Baylor in 87-52 win over K-State
Kansas State forward Breanna Lewis (22) shoots next to Baylor forward/center Beatrice Mompremier (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Ontario sets protocol for assisted dying ahead of new law
The Ontario court is the first to stipulate the kind of evidence lawyers and their clients will need to make an application.
UNC-Asheville defeats Charleston Southern 63-55
QMJHL Roundup: Beauvillier leads Cataractes to 7-3 win over Islanders
Plomb with 22 points, Army edges Lafayette 84-81 in OT
C.J. Miles scores 27, Pacers beat Nets 114-100
Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) tries to break up a pass from Brooklyn Nets guard Shane Larkin (0) to center Brook Lopez (11) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
No firm date set for La Loche students to return to school
RCMP at the La Loche Dene Community School January 23, 2016 after the shooting.
White leads Longwood past Campbell 80-79
Coach K back at work 1 day after missing Duke-Ga Tech game
Coastal Carolina holds off Presbyterian 69-66
Malaysian officer to serve 9 months for New Zealand assault
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2014 file photo, Malaysian military officer Muhammad Rizalman Ismail stands in the dock at a court hearing in Wellington, New Zealand. The Malaysian military officer whose legal case prompted outrage after he left New Zealand under the protection of diplomatic immunity was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 to nine months of home detention after pleading guilty to indecent assault. (AP Photo/Nick Perry, File)
Quebec court’s $8-million ruling challenges assumption of violence on ice
The ruling reaffirmed the notion that no hockey player agrees to submitting to egregious violence – such as being slammed into the boards from behind – merely by playing the game.
The Latest: Phoenix council replaces prayer with silence
FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2015 file photo, a Satanic Temple of Seattle member who gave her name as Dice wears horns as its members gather outside a football game in Bremerton, Wash. A football coach had been suspended for leading postgame prayers. The Phoenix, Ariz., City Council was poised Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, to consider whether a group that uses Satan in its name should be allowed to present the opening prayer during a future council meeting. (Meegan M. Reid/Kitsap Sun via AP, File)
Fisheries Minister makes historic visit to Senate
Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo become the first cabinet minister to submit to questioning in the Senate as the upper house adapts to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to create a more independent, less partisan chamber.
Liberal receives $70,000 city council severance after winning election as MP
Breanna Stewart, top-ranked UConn overwhelm Tulane 96-38
Connecticut guard/forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) drives to the basket against Tulane guard Courtnie Latham in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
McGinn, Larsson goals lift Sabres to comeback 4-2 win over slumping Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres' Johan Larsson (22) celebrates his goal past Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon with teammate Jake McCabe during third period NHL hockey action Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Montreal. The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Fearing strike, US Soccer Federation sues women's team union
Hill scores 32, Illinois beats Rutgers 110-101 in 3OT
George Washington outlasts Davidson 79-69
Massachusetts-Lowell edges its way past Hartford 85-83
St. Bonaventure downs Saint Joseph's 83-73
Signing Day Final Standings
Florida beats Arkansas 87-83, winning 9 of last 10 in series
Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) is called for a charge while taking a shot as he is defended by Arkansas center Willy Kouassi (50) and forward Trey Thompson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the O'Connell Center on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in Gainesville, Fla. (Matt Stamey/The Gainesville Sun via AP) THE INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Lin scores 24 as Hornets rally to beat Cavaliers 1
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, right, disrupts the shot of Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016,in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Williams, No. 19 South Florida beat Cincinnati 82-49
Blue Jays revamp season-ticket holders event, rebrand it as The Leadoff
‘What I can say is I’m all about anything I can do that makes the Blue Jays brand stronger and hopefully can connect them [the fans] closer to this organization,’ general manager Ross Atkins said.
VCU beats LaSalle 88-70 to win 12th straight
Hardaway, Scott lead Atlanta Hawks in rout of 76ers, 124-86
Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor (8) reacts to being defended by Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 17 Michigan State women beat Michigan 85-64
Michigan State's Morgan Green, left, and Jenna Allen (33) and Michigan's Maria Backman (23) vie for a rebound during the first quarter of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Sanders, Hooley lead Albany over UMBC 79-73
North Korea's rocket plans seen as disrespectful of China
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2016 file photo, police officers walk by a mock Scud-B missile of North Korea, left, and other South Korean missiles on display at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea's announcement of plans to launch a long-range rocket made during a visit to Pyongyang by a top Chinese envoy will likely be seen as yet another sign of gross disrespect toward its chief ally. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
Avalanche G Varlamov returns to practice with lawsuit over
Ward, Stewart participate in Broncos practice
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to pass during an NFL football practice in Stanford, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Deadline looming for Maple Leafs’ decision on future of Reimer, Bernier
Toronto Maple Leafs’ James Reimer makes a save against Boston Bruins’ Matt Beleskey on Feb. 2. Reimer’s ‘red-zone’ save percentage is .835, second only to Washington Capitals’ Braden Holtby.
Uthoff leads No. 5 Iowa over Penn State 73-49
Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner dunks over Penn State center Jordan Dickerson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Stony Brook beats Binghamton 76-51 to win 14th straight
Innovation tops agenda for Governor-General David Johnston’s U.S. visit
Governor General David Johnston says his trip to Washington will focus on ‘research, innovation, collaboration.’
Pac-12 football recruiting team capsules
Western Kentucky, Brohm agree to 4-year contract extension
SEC football recruiting team capsules
No. 17 Miami takes care of Notre Dame, 79-70
Notre Dame forward V.J. Beachem (3) goes to the basket against Miami center Tonye Jekiri (23) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Brogdon scores 27 and No. 9 Virginia rolls BC, 61-47
Boston College center Dennis Clifford, center, gets the ball stripped by Virginia guards Devon Hall (0) and Justice Bartley, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
UFC: Means out of Pittsburgh show due to potential doping
Trevon Bluiett leads No. 6 Xavier over St. John's 90-83
Xavier guard Myles Davis (15) drives to the basket in front of St. John's guard Federico Mussini (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Arizona State keeps commitments despite turnover
Honda to recall 2.2M vehicles for Takata air bag trouble
Some notable names who walked away as winners
USC coach Helton debuts with another banner recruiting class
NYC mayor wants to boost solar power capacity five-fold
49ers reschedule Girl Scouts sleepover at Levi's Stadium
Workers walk outside of Levi's Stadium Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Denver Broncos will play the Carolina Panthers in the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Levi's Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oilsands giant Suncor posts $2-billion net loss during fourth quarter
Cam Newton, Panthers stay true to ‘youthful’ personality at Super Bowl 50
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart takes a selfie with quarterback Cam Newton during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 50 in San Jose, Calif.
UCLA gets tougher, bounces back with elite recruiting class
UN panel: Too often only half of aid money get to the needy
New BYU coaching staff pleased despite time constraints
NHL sends strong message with Dennis Wideman’s 20-game ban
On the play in question, Calgary Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman was still smarting from a hit to the head moments before.
Bailey says he told Warner to review lbw decision in 1st ODI
New Zealand’s Matt Henry, center, celebrates after dismissing Australia’s George Bailey for 2 in the first one-day international cricket match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (Ross Setford/SNPA via AP) NEW ZEALAND OUT
By the numbers: Europe clamps down on flow of refugees as crisis deepens
Danish border police stop Syrian refugees at the Padborg train station, near the border with Germany, Sept. 8, 2015.
Stanford signs 5 offensive linemen after losing 3
Chicago Public Schools sells bonds to keep doors open
Uber regulation, injunction debate raises tempers at Toronto City Hall
Toronto taxi drivers walk to city hall during a protest against Uber in on Dec. 9, 2015.
Quade Cooper misses Australia squad for Sydney 7s
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2015 file photo, Australia's Quade Cooper plays during the Top 14 rugby match between Toulon and Montpellier, at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, Southern France. Wallabies star Quade Cooper has been left out of Australia's squad for the Sydney leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, denting his chances of playing at this year's Rio de Janiero Olympics. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, File)
Smyly and Rays argue 1st MLB salary arbitration case of year
FTC shuts down diet-pill distributor for alleged fake claims
Trudeau pledges cash lifeline, changes to EI for struggling Alberta
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley meet in Edmonton Alta, on Wednesday February 3, 2016.
Furniture Row Racing on different track for Super Bowl
Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware speaks to reporters in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The Denver Broncos will play the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
ACC football recruiting team capsules
Jets sign RB-KR Dri Archer to reserve/future deal
Arizona stocks up on defence for signing day
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