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Canada meets Czechs in semifinal of must-win Olympic basketball qualifying event
VICTORIA – The torn Achilles tendon that sidelined Dwight Powell for much of the NBA…
EXPLAINER: Olympics are harder on marijuana than pro sports
Though pro leagues are slowly adjusting to the reality that marijuana is not a performance-enhancing…
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Even without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks figured out a…
Raptors’ Harris “dismissed and disqualified” from NBA for anti-drug program violation
Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been “dismissed and disqualified” from the NBA for violating…
Analysis: Suns’ worst-to-first turnaround is nearly complete
The seeds for this were planted nearly a year ago. The Phoenix Suns were in…
Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers 130-103, into NBA Finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns into their first NBA Finals…
Canada earns berth in semis at Olympic qualifying event with win over China
VICTORIA – Canada earned a spot in the semifinals of a last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament…
‘America’s Got Talent’ tops TV’s Nielsen ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — Competition at athletic venues dominated the agenda for television viewers last…
Charles Oakley memoir ‘The Last Enforcer’ to publish in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Oakley has a memoir coming out next year that includes…
Canada starts last-chance Tokyo Games qualifying tourney with 97-91 win over Greece
VICTORIA – Canada started slow but finished strong Tuesday, posting a 97-91 win over Greece…
Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient…
Eight NBA players on Canada’s team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier
VICTORIA – Canada’s men’s basketball team is ready and prepared to hit the floor Tuesday…
Middleton’s 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead
ATLANTA (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in…
COVID-19 restrictions could still limit celebrations as Habs try to win Stanley Cup
Montrealers won’t be the only ones to start celebrating next week as the Habs make…
Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his…
Andrew Wiggins says Olympian mom a big influence on his return to national team
If Andrew Wiggins needs advice on what it means to be a Canadian Olympian, he…
Kobe Bryant’s widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the…
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo…
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4
The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record…
AP source: Middleton, Holiday, Love commit to Tokyo Games
Jrue Holiday is planning to try to follow in his wife’s footsteps and win an…
Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash join forces with Las Vegas lacrosse team
LAS VEGAS – Wayne Gretzky’s trade to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 gave hockey…
After months of speculation, Canada’s men’s basketball roster set ahead of qualifier
With a tantalizingly deep pool of talent, Canada’s men’s basketball roster has been the subject…
High court sides with ex-athletes in NCAA compensation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the…
Booker gets first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his…