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Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There are some serious complaints being aired by a handful…
Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential
TORONTO – While it’s still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential…
Ottawa’s Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling
The NHL suspended Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games on Thursday, making the…
Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man
ATLANTA (AP) — Dwight Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he…
No. 1 pick Wembanyama scores 15 points in NBA debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks in opener
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Victor Wembanyama era is underway in San Antonio. Wembanyama made…
Dennis Schroder leads new-look Raptors to season-opening 97-94 win over Timberwolves
TORONTO – Ice cold water was dumped over Darko Rajakovic instead of champagne or sports…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP…
Canadian connection: Timberwolves’ Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker
TORONTO – When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had…
Raptors exercise fourth-year team option on Scottie Barnes’s rookie contract
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes is going to be with the Toronto Raptors for at least…
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers
DENVER (AP) — The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really…
Record 27 Canadians in NBA for 2023-24 season
TORONTO – Another year, another record set for Canadians in the NBA. Canada set a…
Darko Rajakovic era of the Raptors will dawn as Toronto kicks off 2023-24 season
TORONTO – A new era of the Toronto Raptors will dawn on Wednesday when they…
Precious Achiuwa confirms Toronto Raptors did not extend his contract
TORONTO – Precious Achiuwa is going to let his agent do the talking for him.…
Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more on the way
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second consecutive WNBA championship Monday…
Zach Edey named unanimous AP preseason All-American, joined by Kolek, Dickinson, Filipowski, Bacot
Zach Edey waited until nearly the last second to decide whether he should leave for…
Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
PHOENIX (AP) — The crack of the bat was a stunner, jolting the sellout crowd…
Scottie Barnes leads Raptors past Wizards 134-98 but sprains foot
TORONTO – New Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic got to see Toronto’s rotation for about…
Britney Spears’ book ‘The Woman In Me’ makes private details public, and public events personal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be…
Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick’s music video debut with Drake happened by chance
TORONTO – In his first ever NBA pre-season, forward Gradey Dick promised himself to put…
Prosecutors won’t charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incident
MIAMI (AP) — Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will not face sexual assault charges following…
Zion Williamson gets off to quick start in Pelicans’ 104-92 preseason win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 18 points, Zion Williamson had 16 and the…
Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win
CHICAGO – Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors…
Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks’ lawsuit or move to arbitration
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them…
Trent prepared to help Raptors any way he can, either off the bench or as a starter
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr., doesn’t know what his role will be on the Raptors…