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Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract
TORONTO – Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into the final year of his…
Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says
Bradley Beal will soon be part of the NBA’s newest Big 3, after the three-time…
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun
Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Through personal ups and downs, they’ve waited years to perform Hajj. These are their stories…
Conor McGregor is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals game in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA and the Miami Heat are investigating an allegation that former…
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti feels at home with ‘King James’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chances are you won’t find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social…
MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to baseball and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Billy Bean often flashes…
Mathurin, Boucher, Dort among those coach Basketball Without Borders camp in Quebec
TORONTO – Three Canadian NBA players will be putting on their coaching hat with top…
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely…
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely…
Only 1.5 per cent of Proline bettors had Taylor winning RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO – Nick Taylor’s stunning victory at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday took the…
In The News for June 14 : More help on the way for crews battling Canada’s wildfires
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets’ NBA win, police say
DENVER (AP) — A shooting in downtown Denver amid fans celebrating the Nuggets’ first NBA…
Toronto Raptors name Darko Rajakovic as 10th head coach in franchise history
TORONTO – Changing the Toronto Raptors’ culture will be an everyday project, with every player…
A look at the Toronto Raptors’ new head coach Darko Rajakovic
Darko Rajakovic may not yet be a familiar name in Toronto, but he has a…
Nikola Jokic’s hometown in Serbia celebrates Denver Nuggets’ 1st NBA title
SOMBOR, Serbia (AP) — It was barely dawn when Nikola Jokic’s hardcore fans in his…
Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat
DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the…
Nuggets become first NBA champion in this format to not face a top-3 seed
In terms of opponent seeding, Denver’s run to this NBA championship was unlike any other…
Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat in 5 games, win first NBA title
DENVER – Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in franchise history Monday…
A third of Canadians support changing anthem to say ‘our home on native land’: poll
TORONTO – A new poll suggests only a third of Canadians support a proposal from…
Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals
MIAMI (AP) — Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump blasts federal indictment as ‘baseless’ at first events since charges were unsealed GREENSBORO, N.C.…
Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by ‘provocateur,’ WNBA says
DALLAS (AP) — Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur”…
Reports: Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach
The Toronto Raptors head coaching search has come to a halt. Toronto is hiring Memphis…