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At least 134 people have died suddenly since Friday, according to figures released by the city police department and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Vancouver Police Departments said the agency alone had responded to 65 deaths since Friday, with the vast majority “related to the heat.” On Monday, the RCMP responded to another 25 sudden-death calls during the 24-hour period. More than 230 deaths have been reported in the province since Friday....

That seems to be the thought process of the Commodores, who unveiled their new Deep Water look Saturday via Twitter. The new look features a more modern take on Vanderbilt’s classic black-and-gold look. MORE: Top 10 SEC conference games for 2015 | USC QB Ricky Town to transfer Perhaps the thinking is the new uniforms will inspire better football. The Dores certainly don’t need any extra motivation after going 3-9 in coach Derrick Mason’s first season....

In a goal that summed up the home side’s sloppy display, Everton winger Theo Walcott misdirected a header from a clearance and teammate Michael Keane then miscontrolled the ball to allow Ricardo Pereira to play in Vardy. The former England striker slotted a low finish past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and celebrated his 58th-minute goal with a somersault. This was Leicester’s third win in four games over the festive period — other victories over Chelsea and Manchester City were mixed in with a surprise home loss to Cardiff — and the team is now firmly in the top half of the standings....

The fifth seeded Karnataka boy, who was a singles finalist at last week’s AITA’s U-16 event here, defeated state-mate and southpaw C.H. Arjun 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Earlier in a hard fought semi-final, Varun had rallied to beat Bharath Nishok Kumar 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(10), while Arjun humbled Arjun M. 6-2, 6-1. Swathishi Suresh of Tamil Nadu emerged the girls’ singles champion, beating Rhea Rosa John 6-3, 6-3 in the final....

North Korea. Whatever the strategic wisdom for the United States, deposing him began as something unquestionably good for Iraq. But soon the Bush administration dismissed the idea of trying Saddam under international law, or in a court with any broader legitimacy. This is the administration, after all, that could see little advantage to a United Nations mandate for its own invasion and occupation. It put Saddam’s fate in the hands of the new Iraqi government, dominated by Shiite and Kurdish politicians who had been victims of his reign....

India are leading the four-Test rubber 2-1 and are well-poised to make it 3-1 going into the final day of the series, in the last Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday. It will be the country’s first-ever Test series win in Australia since the bilateral contest began in 1948 when Lala Amarnath’s team clashed with Don Bradman’s mighty team Down Under. “This team has played superb and fantastic cricket and beating Australia in Australia is a great achievement, because Australia is a tough team in those conditions,” Vengsarkar told PTI here....

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe film has the potential to keep climbing and if Venom 2 makes even half of what the first movie made, then fans shouldn’t be surprised if there is a third installment. The Venom movies have done well at establishing a world outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but fans are eager to see Eddie Brock/Venom fight with Peter Parker/Spider-Man. RELATED: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Why Venom May Be a Red Herring...

The centre-back has damaged the femoral biceps of his right leg and is expected to be sidelined until the end of November, according to a club statement. The news is a blow to Barca, who have already lost Samuel Umtiti to a knee injury that they reportedly fear could keep him out of action until the new year. Vermaelen has only made three appearances this season but two of those have come in Umtiti’s absence, most recently in the 1-1 LaLiga draw with Valencia at Mestalla....

Vesey, who also had the game-tying goal at the end of the second period, beat Joonas Korpisalo on the glove side in the fifth round of the shootout to give the Rangers a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night for New York’s fifth in the last six games (5-0-1). Vesey scored in the tiebreaker right after Columbus’ Oliver Bjorkstrand was stopped by Alexandar Georgiev, the backup who had started in place of Henrik Lundqvist in the second game of a back-to-back....

Later we were [advancing on Port Stanley] in what’s called a snake–you have one man walking behind another. It was night, and we had very heavy packs on. There was an explosion, a dull thud. We knew most explosions, but that one sounded peculiar. We sort of debated whether it was a grenade going off in someone’s pouch. Then there was this high-pitched screaming. I remember saying, “What the f— is a woman doing around here?...

Dr. Tori Given now lives in Kansas with her boyfriend, two dogs, and two cats. A graduate of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she took to TikTok and Instagram to share her top tips on pet care and health. Given told Newsweek: “I first started out on TikTok trying to share interesting cases that I saw in the clinic to hopefully reach other veterinarians or students interested in veterinary medicine....

MORE: NFL’s worst QB situations | Impact rookies to watch In essence, this is the start of a mini free-agency period. Teams cautious about losing compensatory draft picks will entertain the thought of signing those players who fell through the cracks in March and April. Here is a look at the top remaining unrestricted free agents. Sammie Lee Hill, DT The 2015 season was Hill’s worst, but he’ll turn just 30 this season and should be able to find a home on a defense that needs a nose tackle....

Theory was booked strongly under Mr. McMahon as he picked up big wins and looked set to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. The 24-year-old’s fortunes have changed for the worse since Triple H came to power, as he has put together an unsatisfactory win-loss record in recent months. Vince Russo explained that the high frequency of defeats had directly hurt the fanbase’s perception of a Money in the Bank winner....

Three-time world drivers’ champion Sebastian Vettel admitted that he can finally breathe a sigh of relief after finally clinching the Canadian Grand Prix at the at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday. This was also the first time Red Bull Racing won the race in Montreal as the German took the chequered flag from pole position in an all but perfect race. Vettel admitted that he had a little bit of trouble on the super-soft tyre at the start of the race but did not feel it was critical....

According to a report from The Glasgow Times, the woman responsible for the dog’s care has entered into a guilty plea with the Glasgow Sheriff Court after the animal reportedly bit a man with such ferocity that a portion of bone in his leg was exposed. Andrew Barton, a Scottish postman based in Glasgow, alleged that while making deliveries last February in Milton, he was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier named Bruno....

The Nigeria international, who returned to Chelsea’s starting XI after making a cameo appearance in the Blues’ 3-2 victory at Southampton, struck in the 69th minute at Turf Moor, his third this season and 20th in England’s top flight. That strike moves Moses ahead of and fellow Super Eagles teammate Alex Iwobi, who has hit two goals in the Premier League during this term. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho is third with just one goal with four games to the end of the season....

Both Victory and City will enter the derby at Etihad Stadium in poor form and knowing three points could be decisive in the race for a top-two finish. Sydney FC’s 2-1 win over Victory last week has effectively ended the battle for first place and the A-League premiership. Sky Blues will win A-League premiership But with no team having won the grand final from outside the top two positions, Victory’s coach Kevin Muscat and his City counterpart Michael Valkanis will be well aware of the significance of the fourth derby of the season in all competitions....

Roar will face Muangthong United on Wednesday night in a must-win ACL fixture before flying to Melbourne from Bangkok for their semi-final against Victory. Victory expect Brisbane coach John Aloisi to rotate his squad for the trip to Thailand, with the likes of Arana, Tommy Oar and Jacob Pepper likely to start versus the Group E leaders. But with Brisbane’s elimination final against Western Sydney Wanderers having gone to extra time and penalties on Friday night, Victory’s James Troisi and James Donachie - who both have ACL experience - indicated the Big V will have an advantage come the weekend....

The company’s Re-Spin record player was first teased back at CES in January, but now it is officially available for purchase. This suitcase-style vinyl player is incredibly light, with a 20 percent reduction in weight when compared to traditional models, and made with portability in mind, including a handle for transport. The Re-Spin also boasts an eco-friendly design, as Victrola used a “highly-efficient manufacturing process” with recycled materials making up around 25 percent of the final product....