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After pandemic year, weary world looks back – and forward
No one has been untouched. Not the Michigan woman who awakened one morning, her wife…
Respectfully, Justin Laboy moves from online stardom to TV
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – One year after his “demon time” Instagram Live sessions became a…
World viewership of royals’ interview nearly 50 million
NEW YORK – Worldwide viewership of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with British royals Prince Harry and…
NBA star Russell Westbrook scoring big with own philanthropy
Russell Westbrook is known for his magic on the basketball court, his finely honed fashion…
WWE Network move to Peacock part of very busy spring for WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment is used to making headlines this time of year leading up to…
The Latest: New Zealand opens 1st big vaccination clinic
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand has opened its first large vaccination clinic as it…
The Latest: New Zealand opens 1st big vaccination clinic
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand has opened its first large vaccination clinic as it…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says NEW YORK (AP) — Fully vaccinated…
Cubs, Sox to let some fans into stands as COVID numbers fall
CHICAGO – After a season of mostly empty ballparks in Chicago, the famed marquee at…
Toronto Raptors using all-female broadcast crew for televised game later this month
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will have women in every on-air role on a televised…
The long game: COVID changed the way we play, watch, cheer
It’s the predictable rhythm of sports that draws us in. Not so much the results…
Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
ATLANTA – In the midst of a pandemic, this was assured of being an NBA…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Race, title and anguish: Meghan and Harry explain royal rift LOS ANGELES (AP) — In…
Silver: NBA may return to normal in ’21-22, virus permitting
The NBA is expecting arenas to be filled again next season and a return to…
Men’s basketball coach Steve Konchalski ready to end long career at St. FX
The story of Steve Konchalski’s career is written in the photos that paper the walls…
Tatum scores 27, Celtics outlast depleted Raptors 132-125
BOSTON – Jayson Tatum had 27 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics won…
Raptors missing five players, seven coaches due to NBA’s health and safety protocol
The Toronto Raptors are once again severely short-handed heading into Thursday’s game against the Celtics…
Ellington, backups help Pistons beat depleted Raptors
TAMPA, Fla. – Wayne Ellington scored 25 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the virus-depleted…
Oklahoma prosecutor urges panel to reject inmate’s claims
OKLAHOMA CITY – The evidence implicating an Oklahoma death row inmate whose case has drawn…
Canadians Alexander-Walker, Barrett, Clarke, Dort, Mulder on Rising Stars roster
NEW YORK – Five Canadians highlight this year’s NBA Rising Stars Team World roster. Nickeil…
Vanessa Bryant still perseveres after Kobe, Gigi’s death
LOS ANGELES – Vanessa Bryant said she is focused on “finding the light in darkness”…
Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making…
Raptors stars VanVleet, Anunoby join Siakam in NBA’s health and safety protocol
The Toronto Raptors had largely dodged COVID-19 for the first half of an NBA season…
Analysis: NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls
MIAMI – The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to…