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Cousins has 24 points, 20 boards as Kings shut down Knicks
Sacramento Kings' Rudy Gay dunks that ball during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, March 20, 2016 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Texas A&M downs N Iowa with historic last-minute comeback
Texas A&M center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) is fouled by Northern Iowa guard Jeremy Morgan, rear, in the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Carleton Again: Ravens defeat Dinos for 6th straight CIS men's basketball title
The Carleton Ravens pose with the W. P. McGee Trophy as they celebrate after defeating the University of Calgary Dinos to win the CIS men's national university basketball championship final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday March 20, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Asian stocks mixed as investors mull world growth prospects
Sam Burgess cleared of serious neck injury in NRL
Oil extends drop as U.S. dollar stabilizes and Chinese shares climb
Wisconsin rallies to stun No. 2 seed Xavier, 66-63
Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) dunks the ball during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game against Xavier in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Brewers' Liriano hospitalized after being hit by pitch
Reigning Olympic champion Rosie MacLennan clinches berth in 2016 Rio Games
OHL Roundup: Connor Chatham's four-point outing leads Windsor over Sarnia
Brad Davis' first goal with Sporting KC beats Toronto FC 1-0
Village of Lumby, B.C., one of two finalists in Kraft Hockeyville 2016
Brad Davis’ first goal with Sporting KC beats Toronto FC 1-0
Sporting KC player Roger Espinoza (27) dribbles the ball against Toronto FC player Michael Bradley (4) during the first half on Sunday, March 20, 2016.
2 British ships arrive in Japan to carry plutonium to US
The Pacific Egret, one of the two British-flagged ships arrived in Japan, is anchored at a port in the village of Tokai, northeast of Tokyo, Monday morning, March 21, 2016, to transport a cache of plutonium worth dozens of atomic bombs to the U.S. for storage under a bilateral agreement. Japan's Kyodo News agency said the two armed ships, operated by Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd., showed up early Monday on the coast of Tokai, home to the country’s main nuclear research facility, Japan Atomic and Energy Agency. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP) JAPAN OUT, CREDIT MANDATORY
NBA Capsules
Bombardier still aims to outsource jobs as it seeks bailout from Ottawa
A Bombardier Q400 airplane is assembled at a manufacturing facility in Toronto in November, 2010.
France’s Marine Le Pen criticizes Canada’s immigration policy
France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen looks on during a news conference at the end of the "Europe of Nations and Freedom" meeting in Milan, January 29, 2016.
Barack Obama arrives in Cuba for a historic visit
Monahan scores two, sets up another, as Flames down Canadiens 4-1
Monahan scores two as Flames down Canadiens 4-1
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Darren Dietz plays the puck after getting by Calgary Flames forward Lance Bouma during the second period at the Bell Centre on Sunday, March 20, 2016.
No. 5 seed Maryland beats No. 13 seed Hawaii 73-60
CORRECTS NAME OF THE PLAYER (23) - Maryland forward Robert Carter, center, passes the ball around South Dakota State forward Mike Daum (24) and guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) during the second half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 18, 2016. Maryland won 79-74. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Brad Davis' first goal with Sporting KC beats Toronto FC 1-0
B.C. to probe accident that injured Maze Runner star Dylan O’Brien
Actor Dylan O’Brien was seriously injured while shooting the latest Maze Runner film in B.C.
Brad Gushue beats Reid Carruthers in Elite 10 curling championship
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Brad Gushue, centre, stands with teammates during the Brier curling championships in Ottawa on March 13, 2016. Gushue’s team defeated Reid Carruthers on Sunday in the Elite 10 championship.
Hayward helps Jazz beat Bucks, get fifth win in 6 games
Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker (12) fouls Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Carabins down UBC to win women’s hockey championship; UNB tops St. FX in men's final
The University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds’ Chris Clapperton celebrates after a first-period goal against the St. Francis Xavier X-Men during the Canadian Interuniversity Sport gold-medal hockey game in Halifax on March 20, 2016.
Espindola, United salvage 1-1 draw with Rapids
UNB earns sixth CIS men's hockey championship with win over StFX.
University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds captain Cam Critchlow lifts the University Cup after defeating the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 3-1 to win the Canadian Interuniversity Sports hockey championship in Halifax on Sunday, March 20, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Controversial Woodfibre LNG project wins ‘milestone’ federal approval
The proposed site of the Woodfibre LNG plant near Squamish, B.C.
Villanova, Syracuse surprise in advance to NCAA’s Sweet 16
Notre Dame guard Rex Pflueger, middle, celebrates as time expires after tipping in a winning basket against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on March 20, 2016.
Ottawa to face decisions on navy’s frigate replacement program
HMCS Toronto heads to the Arabian Sea as part of Operation Artemis, in Halifax on Monday, Jan.14, 2013.
Canadian teenager Brooke Henderson finishes in tie for fourth place
Penguins run win streak to 6, top Capitals 6-2
Pittsburgh Penguins' Trevor Daley (6) celebrates his goal with teammate Brian Dumoulin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Brewers' Liriano hit in face, hospitalized
Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado dives for but misses a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Haiti lawmakers reject acting leader's prime minister choice
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2016 file photo, Haiti's new interim Prime Minister Fritz Jean arrives for his induction ceremony at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A majority of lower house lawmakers rejected Jean for prime minister on Sunday, March 20, 2016, leaving the interim government in limbo. Jean is an economist and former governor of Haiti's central bank. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, File)
Holiday's 22 points leads Pelicans past Clippers, 109-105
Man dies from stab wound after fight in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Mulcair would consider a deficit if it allows government to help Canadians
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair addresses supporters at a campaign event in Toronto on Monday, October 5, 2015.
Kelly: Raonic loss, tourney chief comments both cringe-inducing
Cathal Kelly
Thomas scores 26 points to help Celtics down 76ers 120-105
Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Suspect arrested; victim of alleged Prince George hospital kidnapping freed
Lash Leroux is shown in an undated police handout photo. Police are asking for the public's help to locate a woman they allege has been kidnapped from a hospital in northern British Columbia. Prince George RCMP say witnesses outside the University Hospital of Northern B.C. saw a man pushing a woman in a wheelchair out of the building and forcing her into a vehicle against her will. Police have identified the suspect as 44-year-old Prince George resident Lash Leroux. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - RCMP
Team Gushue defeats Team Carruthers at Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling event
Brem clinches giant slalom title on last day of WCup finals
Eva-Maria-Brem, of Austria, speeds down the course during a women's giant slalom, at the alpine ski, World Cup finals in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Brem finished in fourth place and won the women's slalom discipline title. (AP Photo/Shinichiro Tanaka)
Ontario universities' engineering programs set to be expanded
Graeme Williams, pictured on Thursday May 7, 2009 is a third-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, whose area of focus incorporates electrical, chemical and computer engineering.
Troy Tulowitzki homers again as Jays beat Pirates; Rafael Soriano to retire
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki hits a two-run homerun during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Florida Auto Exchange Park on March 20, 2016.
NCAA Tournament Capsules
Jonathan Drouin scores twice, Syracuse downs St. John's 6-2
Syracuse routs Middle Tennessee State to reach Sweet 16
Housing co-ops hoping federal budget includes rental subsidy plan
Derek Andrews stands on the rooftop of the Four Sisters Housing Co-op in Vancouver.
For habitually absent students, a trip to the justice system is often punishment
As last resort, some school boards take habitually absent students to court – even if it means a night in jail for skipping a hearing.
Indian Wells director says female players ‘ride on the coattails’ of men
Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore talks to the crowd during the BNP Paribas Open on March 20, 2016 in Indian Wells, Calif.
Finance Minister’s budget has tough economic expectations to fulfill
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, shown on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, will deliver his first federal budget on Tuesday.
Canada polishes its good-guy badge
Konrad Yakabuski
Recent hotel stays highlight Manitoba’s child-welfare challenges
Kerri Irvin-Ross, Manitobas Minister of Family Services at her office in Winnipeg Manitoba, October 15, 2014.
Labelle has three goals, Carabins rout Thunderbirds 8-0 for CIS women's hockey title
Smith-Pelly scores to give goalie Wedgewood win NHL debut
Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate a goal by Jared Boll (40) on New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Wedgewood, back left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
China’s crackdown on free speech sparking growing dissent
Staff members of Ming Pao newspaper take part in the march against violence on journalists in Hong Kong March 2, 2014.
Segura has 3 hits, Gosselin homers and D-backs beat Reds 9-3
Hield's 36 points lead Oklahoma past VCU 85-81
VCU guard JeQuan Lewis (1) shoots against Oklahoma in the first half during a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Brewers' Liriano hit in face by pitch vs Dodgers, taken off
Escobar, Nava stay hot in Angels' 5-1 victory over Rangers
Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun, right, is tagged out by Texas Rangers' Pedro Ciriaco while trying to steal second during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Obama, Castro lay bare tensions on embargo, human rights
Policewomen drag away a member of Ladies in White, a women's dissident group that calls for the release of political prisoners, during their weekly protest in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, March 20, 2016. U.S. President Barack Obama arrives Sunday afternoon for a three-day visit to Cuba, the first visit by a U.S. president to the island in nearly 90 years. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Comeback win over Magic puts Raptors within one of Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan goes to the basket against Elfrid Payton, left, and Mario Hezonja, right, of the Orlando Magic during the first half of NBA basketball action in Toronto, Sunday March 20, 2016.
Barcelona draws but extends lead; while Juventus stays top
Barcelona's Luis Suarez reacts after failing to score during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona at the Madrigal stadium in Villarreal, Spain, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
Jon Jay goes 4 for 4 in 12-5 Padres win over Dodgers
Sands hits pair of homers as White Sox beat A's
Police: Ex-trooper kills 2 in turnpike holdup, is shot dead
Police investigate at exit 180 off of the Pennsylvania Turnpike where a toll booth worker at the Fort Littleton Exchange was shot early Sunday, March 20, 2016 in an apparent robbery attempt. Authorities say a turnpike employee and another worker were shot and killed in the robbery attempt. The suspect in the shooting was also killed. (Daniel Zampogna/PennLive.com via AP)
Woody Austin wins PGA Tour Champions event in Tucson
Knicks' Anthony out against Kings with migraine
Addictions and northern development debated in Manitoba election campaigning
Nowitzki, Williams lead Mavericks past Trail Blazers 132-120
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) attempts a layup as Dallas Mavericks forward David Lee (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday March 20, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Rockies' Arenado hitting .606 after 10-4 loss to Giants
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa throws against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
DeRozan tops Raptors with 25 points in 105-100 victory over Magic
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan goes to the basket against Orlando Magic' Elfrid Payton, left, and Mario Hezonja, right during the first half of NBA basketball action in Toronto, Sunday March 20, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
Jimmie Johnson gets past Harvick in OT to win at Fontana
Kevin Harvick leads Carl Edwards towards turn one during the early laps of the NASCAR 400 mile auto race Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (AP Photo/Will Lester)
B.C. remains quiet over polluted Hullcar aquifer
Mark Hume
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon sets clean sheet record
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates at the end of the team’s match against Torino on March 20, 2016.
Lester solid, Soler hits homer in Cubs 5-2 win over Royals
Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler triples against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Late Jonas goal restores Benfica's lead in Portugal
Wesley Bryan wins Web.com Tour's Louisiana Open
Silfverberg scores in overtime as surging Ducks beat slumping Jets 3-2
Anaheim Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg gets his own rebound and scores on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Michael Hutchinson to win the game during NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 20, 2016.
Photos of the Day for March 20
Ramirez hits 2 home runs, Indians top Mariners
Day's wild ride ends with a Bay Hill victory
Troy Merritt hits from the first fairway during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Teenager Cunningham steals the show at the world indoors
United States' Matthew Centrowitz holds the flag after he won the men's 1500-meter run final during the World Indoor Athletics Championships, Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rolland Fox: Father of Terry Fox kept his memory alive
Rolland Fox, Terry Fox’s father, helps unveil the Terry Fox Mile 0 sculpture in St. John’s on April 12, 2012.
Bombardier’s new jet receives little interest from Asian buyers
A Bombardier C-Series aircraft is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Center February 18, 2016.
Saskatchewan Huskies beat Ryerson Rams to win first women’s basketball title
Sapong scores 2 early goals, Union beat 10-man Revs 3-0
NCAA Women's Tournament Capsules
Low-cost Asian airlines become key to CAE's success
A CAE simulator of a Hainan Airlines B737-800W.
Goaltender Antoine Bibeau solid as AHL Marlies down Monsters 4-1
Silfverberg scores in overtime as surging Ducks beat slumping Jets 3-2
Anaheim Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Michael Hutchinson (34) during during NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, March 20, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
When is violence random, and when is it terrorism?
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders speaks to the media in Toronto on Monday, March 14, 2016. Toronto police are looking into whether a double stabbing at a military recruitment centre could be linked to terrorist activity. Police Chief Mark Saunders says a man walked into the centre around 3:30 p.m. Monday, pulled out a knife and attacked a uniformed Canadian Forces member. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Victor Biro
NDP leader reacts to release of SaskParty platform, calling it 'boring'
Chen gets opening day start for Marlins, not Fernandez
Buffon sets new Serie A record in Juve's 4-1 win at Torino
Napoli's forward Gonzalo Higuain, back to camera, scores during a Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Genoa at San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (Cesare Abbate/ANSA via AP) ITALY OUT
Environmental regulators seek details on Pacific NorthWest LNG project
An artistic rendering of Pacific NorthWest LNG’s proposals for a liquefied natural gas dock, suspension bridge and export terminal on Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert in northwestern British Columbia.
Fantastic Style scores easy win in Las Flores at Santa Anita
In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Kaleem Shah's Fantastic Style and jockey Rafael Bejarano competes in the Las Flores Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., Sunday, March 20, 2016. They won the race. (Benoit Photo via AP)
Hernani scores twice as Olympiakos beats Asteras 2-1
Young Maple Leafs players’ recent success is a mixed blessing
Toronto Maple Leafs' right wing William Nylander, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Connor Brown and P.A. Parenteau during on March 19, 2016.
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