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Police tape is shown in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Quebec man dead after being found in rip current off Florida beach

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 10:38 AM CST

MONTREAL - A 44-year-old Quebec man is dead after being pulled from the water off a Florida beach northeast of Orlando.

Volusia County Beach Safety, the local lifeguard and beach rescue service, writes in an email the man was found floating face down in a rip current shortly after noon on Friday, approximately 130-180 metres from shore.

Lifeguards brought him back to shore, where he was without a pulse.

The rescue service says lifesaving efforts were immediately performed by the lifeguards.

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Shiffrin’s winning streak in danger as Swiss skier Rast leads World Cup slalom after 1st run

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Shiffrin’s winning streak in danger as Swiss skier Rast leads World Cup slalom after 1st run

The Associated Press 2 minute read 8:58 AM CST

SEMMERING, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin was fourth and more than half a second off the pace in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom Sunday, putting the American’s five-race winning streak in the discipline in danger.

Shiffrin posted the fastest second split time and was one-hundredth ahead of world champion Camille Rast halfway down the Panorama course but lost considerable time on the Swiss racer in the bottom section and finished 0.54 seconds behind.

Rast led Italian-born prodigy Lara Colturi, who competes for Albania and was 0.09 seconds back in second, and Austria's Katharina Liensberger, who trailed by 0.34.

“It’s a pretty tough one. I think, probably, a little bit like overskiing, too round, compared to what’s possible," Shiffrin told Austrian TV, adding she planned to analyze video footage of her own and Rast’s run before the final leg later Sunday.

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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Semmering, Austria, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)
United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Semmering, Austria, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Bouts of freezing rain and blowing snow headed for Atlantic region Monday morning

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Bouts of freezing rain and blowing snow headed for Atlantic region Monday morning

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 7:51 AM CST

HALIFAX - Bouts of freezing rain and blowing snow are headed for Atlantic Canada Monday, with much of the region under a special weather warning. 

Environment Canada has much of Nova Scotia and parts of southern New Brunswick under a yellow weather warning, meaning a short period of intense weather is expected. 

Up to 10 millimetres of freezing rain is expected for the area, starting Monday morning and continuing into the evening. 

The northern part of New Brunswick and all of Prince Edward Island are under a weather warning, with freezing rain a possibility in those areas too. 

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Ice is shown on the side mirror of a car in Montreal, Sunday March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Ice is shown on the side mirror of a car in Montreal, Sunday March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Hugh Morris, former England cricket player and administrator, dies at 62

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Hugh Morris, former England cricket player and administrator, dies at 62

The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 10:16 AM CST

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Hugh Morris, the former England cricketer who later spent time as chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has died. He was 62.

Glamorgan, the Welsh county team where Morris played his domestic cricket and was captain, said Sunday in a statement that Morris died after an “extremely difficult” last few years, during which he was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

An opening batter, Morris made three appearances for England and helped Glamorgan become county champions in 1997 — his final year before retirement with a career tally of 19,785 runs in first-class cricket and a batting average of 40.29.

He then served the ECB in a number of roles for 16 years, including as CEO during a successful period for the men's national team.

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FILE - Managing director of England cricket Hugh Morris reads a statement at the Oval cricket ground in London, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
FILE - Managing director of England cricket Hugh Morris reads a statement at the Oval cricket ground in London, Jan. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Hours-long police standoff in southern Ontario leads to arrest of 39-year-old man

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Hours-long police standoff in southern Ontario leads to arrest of 39-year-old man

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 5:30 AM CST

BRANT - A man in southern Ontario has been taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with provincial police.

Officers say they were called Saturday to a home in Brant County, west of Hamilton, regarding a health concern.

When they arrived, officers knocked on the door of the home, but didn't get a response.

Police say officers eventually reached the 39-year-old homeowner by phone but were told to leave, saying he had firearms and "was prepared to use them."

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An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

TCU hosts Ruffin and Jackson State

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Jackson State Tigers (1-11) at TCU Horned Frogs (9-3)

Fort Worth, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State visits TCU after Daeshun Ruffin scored 25 points in Jackson State's 82-72 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans.

The Horned Frogs have gone 6-3 in home games. TCU is 0-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Richmond hosts Sumler and Charleston Southern

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-6) at Richmond Spiders (10-2)

Richmond, Virginia; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern plays Richmond after A'lahn Sumler scored 26 points in Charleston Southern's 84-76 loss to the Furman Paladins.

The Spiders have gone 8-0 in home games. Richmond is third in the A-10 with 26.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Michael Walz averaging 4.5.

Delaware plays Missouri State in conference matchup

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Missouri State Bears (6-5) at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (4-7)

Newark, Delaware; Monday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Keith Palek III and Missouri State take on Christian Bliss and Delaware in CUSA play Monday.

The Fightin' Blue Hens are 2-3 in home games. Delaware allows 73.6 points and has been outscored by 5.2 points per game.

Columbia visits North Florida after Oriol’s 29-point game

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Columbia Lions (9-3) at North Florida Ospreys (2-10)

Jacksonville, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: North Florida hosts Columbia after Kamrin Oriol scored 29 points in North Florida's 105-67 loss to the Miami Hurricanes.

The Ospreys are 2-1 in home games. North Florida ranks seventh in the ASUN with 14.2 assists per game led by Oriol averaging 3.7.

Loyola Marymount hosts Saint Mary’s (CA) after Murauskas’ 20-point game

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Saint Mary's Gaels (11-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (9-4)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) visits Loyola Marymount after Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s 63-58 win against the Northern Iowa Panthers.

The Lions are 6-3 in home games. Loyola Marymount ranks second in the WCC in team defense, giving up 66.1 points while holding opponents to 38.6% shooting.

Bryant and Jacksonville State host Western Kentucky

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-6)

Jacksonville, Alabama; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville State takes on Western Kentucky after Anthony Bryant scored 29 points in Jacksonville State's 81-75 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.

The Gamecocks have gone 4-3 at home. Jacksonville State ranks fourth in the CUSA with 26.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil averaging 6.0.

Haggerty leads Kansas State against UL Monroe after 24-point performance

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

UL Monroe Warhawks (3-10, 0-2 Sun Belt) at Kansas State Wildcats (8-4)

New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State plays UL Monroe after PJ Haggerty scored 24 points in Kansas State's 106-76 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes.

The Wildcats have gone 6-2 at home. Kansas State has a 2-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Washington State visits Portland following Glass ‘ 24-point game

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Washington State Cougars (5-8) at Portland Pilots (7-6)

Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Washington State takes on Portland after Aaron Glass scored 24 points in Washington State's 84-78 win over the Mercer Bears.

The Pilots are 7-2 in home games. Portland averages 14.8 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.

Louisiana hosts Norfolk State on 3-game home slide

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Norfolk State Spartans (6-9) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-11, 1-1 Sun Belt)

Lafayette, Louisiana; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana is looking to end its three-game home slide with a win over Norfolk State.

The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 1-3 in home games. Louisiana gives up 69.7 points to opponents and has been outscored by 12.2 points per game.

Southern Utah faces Utah Tech, aims to break 3-game slide

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-9) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (7-7)

Saint George, Utah; Monday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory over Utah Tech.

The Trailblazers are 4-1 on their home court. Utah Tech is 2-7 against opponents over .500.

North Carolina A&T Aggies play the UNC Wilmington Seahawks on 3-game win streak

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (11-2) at North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-4)

Greensboro, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: N.C. A&T will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over UNC Wilmington.

The Aggies are 4-0 on their home court. N.C. A&T has a 3-3 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

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