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Rough road: Playing during pandemic means ‘long days’ in NBA
When Washington coach Scott Brooks was a player and would ask coaches about their profession,…
Badgers coach says Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett has the talent to go pro
Canadian Victoria Pickett, a star midfielder at the University of Wisconsin, looks to take the…
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend
Let’s just say Gabriele D’Annunzio isn’t on board with the new fashion trend for college…
NHLers know season played in pandemic’s shadow will present challenges
Geoff Ward predicted at the start of training camp that, despite all the precautions, the…
Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry
SAN FRANCISCO – Damion Lee converted the tying and go-ahead free throws with 3.3 seconds…
Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols
The NBA is continuing its season as planned even after concerns about COVID-19 exposure forced…
Wizards lose Beal to protocols, Westbrook to quad injury
WASHINGTON – Wizards guard Bradley Beal was a late scratch for a game Saturday against…
Because of rising cases in western Florida, Raptors won’t have fans at Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Raptors won’t have fans at home games at Tampa’s Amalie…
Vignettes from life of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda
LOS ANGELES – Vignettes from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Tommy…
Maine virus-related deaths, infections soar to a new high
PORTLAND, Maine – The number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths soared to new heights…
Scoreboard for Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thursday’s Games NBA Brooklyn 122 Philadelphia 109 Cleveland 94 Memphis 90 Portland 135 Minnesota 117…
Scoreboard for Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Wednesday’s Games NBA Orlando 105 Cleveland 94 Indiana 114 Houston 107 Philadelphia 141 Washington 136…
Raptors, Suns link arms in solidarity hours after storming of U.S. Capitol
PHOENIX – The Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns linked arms in a centre-court circle for…
Suns drain 21 3-pointers, beat Raptors 123-115
PHOENIX – Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jae Crowder added 21 and the Phoenix Suns…
LeBron, Marquette, Bucks react to ruling in Kenosha shooting
LeBron James called a prosecutor’s decision not to file charges against a white police officer…
Beleaguered Toronto Raptors head west looking for answers after dismal 1-5 start
Mired in 29th place in the NBA overall standings, the 1-5 Raptors travel west for…
If 2020 was a watershed year for athlete activism, will the momentum continue in ’21?
TORONTO – An athlete with a megaphone, fist raised in furious protest. Teammates kneeling, heads…
Bledsoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, Raptors falls to 1-4 on the season
NEW ORLEANS – Eric Bledsoe capped a 19-point, 10-assist performance with a go-ahead 3-pointer in…
Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70
Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics…
VanVleet, Lowry combine for 45 points to earn Raptors first win of season
TAMPA, Fla. – It took four games, and the benching of Pascal Siakam to reinforce…
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women’s sports
It was a milestone year for women in sports, starting with Katie Sowers becoming the…
Year in review: A look at news events in September 2020
A look at news events in September 2020: 01 – The federal government recognized residential…
Year in review: A look at news events in August 2020
A look at news events in August 2020: 01 – The recipient of the first…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…