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Black College World Series hopes to spur MLB careers for HBCU players
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The spectators were mostly Black kids, ranging from elementary school to…
Charity highlights pay inequality in pro sports during WNBA weekend in Toronto
Growing up in Mississauga, Ont., Laeticia Amihere loved basketball, but she couldn’t see herself in…
Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Two years ago, the Denver Nuggets were embarrassed by the Phoenix Suns…
Tatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players…
Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green loved Golden State’s defensive energy against LeBron James and…
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he…
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named to all-NBA first team after stellar season
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his first career all-NBA nod on Wednesday, securing a spot on…
As legalized gambling becomes pervasive, NCAA rules against it remain strict with tough penalties
More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could be facing discipline from both…
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat…
Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 series lead
BOSTON (AP) — Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference…
Surgery for Avs’ Landeskog, will miss 2nd straight season
DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog may have sacrificed his injured right knee to hoist the…
Baguettes but no wine: Olympians to eat gourmet in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Some 15,000 athletes will get to feast on fresh baguettes, gourmet dishes…
Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby named to NBA all-defensive second team
Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby has been named to the NBA all-defensive second team. Anunoby,…
Maple Leafs-Panthers playoff series drawing interest from Proline bettors
TORONTO – It seems hope springs eternal in sports-betting circles for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…
Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lonnie Walker began the season as a starter for the Los…