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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…
NHL, NHLPA agree to extend collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season
LOS ANGELES — Gary Bettman and Marty Walsh hinted earlier this month they were closing…
Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Friday that funds up to $500…
Ex-Juventus president Andrea Agnelli seeks plea bargain deal in false accounting case
ROME (AP) — Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has requested a plea bargain deal that…
‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with…
Wild now play at Grand Casino Arena after new naming rights deal succeeds Xcel Energy Center
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play the upcoming season at Grand…
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per…
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his…
MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise
TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and…
Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’
PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les…
BBC sacks a second ‘MasterChef’ host over claim he used racist language
LONDON (AP) — The BBC said Tuesday that longtime “MasterChef” host John Torode has been…
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of…
NHL, NHLPA ratify collective bargaining agreement through 2029-30 season
TORONTO — The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association membership have ratified…
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday.…
Ex-MLSE boss Tim Leiweke indicted in U.S. arena bid-rigging scheme
WASHINGTON — Former chief executive officer and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tim…
Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed
Robert Wickens’s promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018…
Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, behind Shohei Ohtani
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has moved into second behind…
Canadian co-owner Steve Nijjar celebrates Racing Madrid’s promotion in Spain
When Canadian Steve Nijjar helped resurrect the long-defunct Racing Madrid soccer club, it had no…