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Quote Box: Reaction to Brittney Griner’s release from Russia
Reactions after WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison in a high-profile…
Siakam, VanVleet have 25 points apiece in ugly 126-113 win over short-handed Lakers
TORONTO – It was anything but pretty. But Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was pleased…
Emhoff: ‘I’m in pain right now’ over rising antisemitism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, said Wednesday that…
LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (illness) to sit for Lakers vs. Raptors
TORONTO – Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both listed as…
FACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
Stephen Curry is known for hitting deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court — but…
Former Jays broadcaster Howarth a first-time nominee for prestigious Frick award
Basketball connections helped set Jerry Howarth on a path to the baseball big leagues, a…
Raptors drop a 116-110 decision to Boston for third loss at Scotiabank this season
TORONTO – In a season of struggling to find some consistency, Toronto Raptors coach Nick…
Lawyer: Man charged in Takeoff killing says he’s innocent
HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff last…
Emhoff to host Jewish leaders for discussion of antisemitism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will host Jewish…
In Georgia, how sports explain a political battleground
SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — The reception area of a metro Atlanta office suite is a…
Sports scoreboard for Sat., Dec. 3, 2022
Saturday’s Scoreboard World Cup Round of 16 Netherlands 3 United States 1 Argentina 2 Australia…
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
HONG KONG (AP) — China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a…
Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff
HOUSTON (AP) — A 33-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in the shooting…
Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate
A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star and other…
Sports scoreboard for Fri., Dec. 2, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard World Cup Group Stage South Korea 2 Portugal 1 Uruguay 2 Ghana 0…
Nets build huge lead, beat Raptors 114-105 for 4th straight
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 27 points and the Brooklyn Nets built a…
In The News for Dec. 2: November jobs numbers out this morning
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Amazon CEO says company won’t take down antisemitic film
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Wednesday the company does not have…
Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and…
Man seen at Takeoff’s fatal shooting facing weapons charge
HOUSTON (AP) — A man who has been accused of illegally having a gun at…
Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Christian Pulisic kicked the ball, scored the goal and then crashed…
Lapchick focuses on racism impact in his social-justice work
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — The founder of the institute that examines diversity in sports is…
Siakam has 18 points, 11 rebounds in return to lift Raptors to 100-88 win over Cavs
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam wasted little time in showing what the Toronto Raptors had been…