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REGINA — Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton, a member of the Grey Cup-winning Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025, has announced his retirement from professional football after spending nine years with CFL team he grew up watching. Selected by Saskatchewan in the fifth round (37th overall) of the 2017 CFL Canadian Draft, Picton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns in 64 career regular-season games with the Green and White. He was also an invaluable contributor off the field as a Player Ambassador for the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation. RELATED» 5 Things to Know for 2026: Saskatchewan Roughriders» 3 reasons why Saskatchewan could win the…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Parks Canada has rescued three groups of hikers in Banff National Park over the past two weeks, all of the incidents linked to the high level of snow still covering many trails.Steve Holeczi, a Parks Canada visitor safety specialist in Banff National Park, says that it might feel like spring in lower elevations, but once you get into the mountains, it’s still winter.Two separate groups were rescued within days…

The Real Housewives of Orange County is currently filming Season 20 and will see the return of OG Vicki Gunvalson. Tamra Judge is also going to be back, and fans have been mixed on her since she joined the series in Season 3. She has undergone several surgeries, but after posing for a full-body snap, RHOC followers called out her “botched” belly button. Keep reading for more details on what they had to say. Tamra Judge Has Long Struggled With Her Tummy When RHOC viewers first met Tamra Judge in Season 3, she boasted that she was “the hottest housewife…

The Orioles announced that right-hander Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 29th, with right elbow inflammation. Fellow righty Albert Suárez has been selected to take Helsley’s place on the active roster. The 40-man roster had a couple of vacancies and the addition of Suárez brings the O’s up to 39 players on there. It’s an out-of-nowhere IL stint for Helsley, as there wasn’t any previous indication that anything was wrong. He last pitched on Tuesday, recording a clean inning and earning a save as the O’s beat the Astros 5-3. His fastball averaged…

Apr 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images The field list for the Truist Championship is out and, once again, Scottie Scheffler is not on it. The World No. 1 opted not to compete at the $20 million signature event one week before the second major of the season, the PGA Championship. The rest of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking are in the field, announced Friday, except for eighth-ranked Russell Henley. The tournament…

Authorities are preparing for an intense sargassum season as large quantities of the seaweed begin to arrive on Quintana Roo beaches. Fifteen hard-hit beaches in the north of the state have been designated as “red zones,” and satellite imagery shows millions of metric tons offshore threatening Caribbean destinations. The massive influx of the gulfweed this week — 25,000 metric tons has already been collected — prompted Playa del Carmen authorities to declare a red alert on Thursday. Of the 140 beaches the state Sargassum Monitoring Center supervises, 15 in northern Quintana Roo were considered “red zones” due to the amount…

Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin refused to talk about his hopes of featuring at the World Cup with England, insisting that the job of ensuring Premier League survival for his club is not done despite their 3-1 win over Burnley. Calvert-Lewin bundled home Leeds’ third goal of a comfortable victory, having played a role in setting up the second for Noah Okafor after Anton Stach had given them an eighth-minute lead. Loum Tchaouna pulled one back for relegated and manager-less Burnley, but it was nothing more than a consolation. The win puts Leeds nine points clear of the bottom three.…

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Austin McKinney, the team announced on Friday. McKinney (six-foot-two, 200 pounds) spent two collegiate seasons at Northwest Missouri State University suiting up for 22 games as a Bearcat. He started all 11 games in his strong senior season, recording 31 tackles, one interception and nine pass deflections leading to invitations to the Trillion Tropical Bowl and FCS Bowl. He also attended rookie minicamp with the Cleveland Browns in 2025. Over his two seasons (2023-24) with the Bearcats, the Battle Creek, Michigan native tallied 54 tackles, including one of tackle for…

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family is speaking out as details from court filings continue to surface. As the case against D4vd unfolds, the latest details are not only drawing public attention but also deepening the emotional toll on those closest to her. RELATED: 2024 Child Neglect Probe Into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Resurfaces Amid D4vd Murder Case (REPORT) Celeste’s Family Reacts To Disturbing New Court Allegations In response to newly filed documents, Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family says they are shocked by the latest claims. Additionally, their attorney shared that the continued release of details has been painful for them. New photo…

May 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) high fives the fans after scoring against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series. Busch triggered a three-run first with a bases-loaded single, then the Cubs added three more in the fourth off Diamondbacks starter off Zac Gallen (1-2) for their third win in…