Jeremy Roenick elected to Hockey Hall of Fame after 12-year wait
Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets …
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2.6 million die annually due to alcohol, drug use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that 2.6 million deaths per year are attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7 per cent of all deaths. WHO, in a statement …
Princess Anne suffers minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace says
Princess Anne, King Charles’s younger sister, is in hospital after suffering a head injury on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said, noting that she was expected to make a full recovery from the …
Hawaii shark attack claims life of noted lifeguard, surfer
A professional lifeguard died after he was attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu in Hawaii on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. City and County of Honolulu …
Rapper Travis Scott arrested for trespassing and public intoxication
Rapper Travis Scott was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday on misdemeanour charges of trespassing and public intoxication. Miami Beach police confirmed the arrest, but did not immediately provide …
Southern California crews hampered by strong winds in first major wildfire of the year
Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire’s path to be prepared to leave if it …
Could Nuggets realistically draft one of CU Buffs’ prospects?
Denver’s NBA team might’ve featured only one more first-round draft pick in its ideal 2023-24 starting lineup than the college squad up the road. Four of the Nuggets’ five starters …
Rockies call up Greg Jones, Michael Toglia as Kris Bryant, Sean Bouchard go on IL
Injuries have shaken up the Rockies’ roster, giving outfielder Greg Jones a chance to make his big-league debut and first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia another chance to prove he can hit …
Penny Oleksiak to make final attempt to qualify for Olympic 100m freestyle event
When Penny Oleksiak missed out on qualifying individually for the Olympics in the 200-metre freestyle event at the Canadian swimming trials last month, she told the media “my story is …
U.S. southwest bakes under record-setting first heat wave of the year
The first heat wave of the year is expected to maintain its grip on the U.S. southwest for at least another day Friday, after records tumbled across the region with …