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Telecom sector ramping up investments in tech as traditional growth areas slow
TORONTO — When it comes to competition between Canada’s telecommunications giants, there are certain spaces…
DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil
MONTREAL — A strike and lockout that kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday…
MLB acquires stake in Jomboy Media to expand digital presence
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has agreed on a strategic partnership with Jomboy…
NHL’s state income tax debate heats up with the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup Final
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are two wins away from becoming the…
Montreal transit strike leads to extra traffic on some bike paths
MONTREAL — The head of a cycling advocacy group says Montreal’s public transit strike has…
Majority of Proline players favour Panthers in upcoming game versus Oilers
It seems Proline bettors are favouring the Florida Panthers to continue their winning ways in…
PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says
The PGA Tour is hiring longtime NFL executive Brian Rolapp as the first CEO of…
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…