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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Canada has never won a medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.…
Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn’t OK
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere…
‘Confident’ Canadian men look to face challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup
Head coach Jordi Fernandez is welcoming the high expectations facing Canada’s men’s basketball team. The…
World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Plans for the start of the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa,…
James Harden fined $100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for…
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…