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How Prime Video’s ‘Burn Bar’ is changing the way we watch NASCAR
NASCAR fans have grown accustomed to seeing speed, throttle and braking on broadcasts for years.…
Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she’ll be watching Game 6
EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton…
Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes
Louisiana is poised to hike taxes on sports betting to pump more than $24 million…
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his…
Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Jay Monahan is leaving the PGA Tour next year after a…
Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women’s sport has improved over 3 years
TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women’s sport in Canada underscores its…
Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions”…
Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says
The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says
The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney
OTTAWA — A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime…
Stubborn core inflation in June likely cements calls for Bank of Canada rate hold
OTTAWA — Underlying inflation remained stubbornly hot in June, leading financial markets and many economists…
After a whopping sale, the Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be the Buss family business
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Buss family’s decision to sell a controlling stake in the…
How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune
The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has…
Don Cherry, 91, signs off podcast after 313 episodes, future uncertain
Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time —…
Spurs announce jersey deal with Paris-based digital asset security firm Ledger
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are strengthening their ties to Victor Wembanyama’s…
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the…
NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA’s Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to…
NASCAR teams fear ‘catastrophic’ impact of disclosing financial records during court fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Attorneys for 12 of NASCAR’s 15 race teams argued in federal…
Mark Walter and Lakers say sale of the team is expected to close later this year
Businessman Mark Walter’s acquisition of the majority ownership stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, in…
TD signs deal for naming rights for arena in Hamilton, Ont., to be called TD Coliseum
HAMILTON — TD Bank Group has signed a multi-year deal for the naming rights for…
Miami’s Messi still the highest-earner in Major League Soccer at US$20.5 million
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 (all…
In Greenland, the 24-hour summer sun means it’s soccer season
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — For most of the year, Greenland is covered in ice and…
Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports
CHICAGO (AP) — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son,…
Cincinnati Bengals and county reach tentative $470M deal to renovate Paycor Stadium and extend lease
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and local officials have reached a tentative deal to…