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Knicks sue Raptors, accusing rival of using ex-Knicks employee as ‘mole’ to steal scouting secrets
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks sued the Toronto Raptors, their new head…
In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Considering that about 110 million people live in the Philippines, it’s…
Canadian clubs talk ‘Messi effect’ as superstar grabs headlines
Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July, and the results have…
Lionel Messi scores in regulation, penalties as Inter Miami beats Nashville in League Cup final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot…
Playoff time: De Grasse aims to raise level on big stage again at world championships
Andre De Grasse is ready for the “playoffs.” The star sprinter is set to compete…
Raptors set to open NBA regular season at home versus Timberwolves in October
The Toronto Raptors’ 2023-24 regular-season schedule is now in place. Toronto will begin its NBA…
Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
TORONTO – Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the…
Raptors’ group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder…
Barrett scores 31 points, Canada comes back to beat Germany in basketball exhibition
HAMBURG – RJ Barrett scored 31 points and Canada came back to beat Germany 113-112…
Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when…
Canada blows out New Zealand 107-76 for first exhibition win ahead of FIBA World Cup
HAMBURG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had game highs of 26 points and six steals to lead…
Developers have Black families fighting to maintain property and history
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Elijah Smalls Jr. once grew okra, butter beans…
Developers have Black families fighting to maintain property and history
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Elijah Smalls Jr. once grew okra, butter beans…
Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA…
A Utah district will pay $2 million to the family of a bullied Black girl who died by suicide
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district has agreed to pay $2 million…
How hip-hop went from being shunned by big business to multimillion-dollar collabs
NEW YORK (AP) — The signs of hip-hop’s influence are everywhere — from Pharrell Williams…
NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in…
Canada’s Murray out of exhibition games leading up to FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup
TORONTO – Jamal Murray has been ruled out of Canada’s exhibition games ahead of the…
From Killer Mike to Fat Joe, hip-hop stars talk about how first rap song resonated with them
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite…
Justice Fund’s Yonis Hassan & Noah “40” Shebib on making Toronto safer for youth
TORONTO – A Toronto-based non-profit with connections to Drake’s record label is partnering with several…
Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension, AP source says
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a…
Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, scoring season-high 42 for Mercury
PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi received a pass and in an instant, the shot was…