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Media set to return to NHL locker rooms for first time since March 2020
Trevor Zegras had no idea things were done any other way. The slick, camera-friendly centre…
MLSE’s Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA board of governors
NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of…
Man convicted in killing of ex-Texas Tech basketball star
DALLAS (AP) — A jury convicted a 25-year-old man of capital murder Friday in the…
Mom must pay $9K for telling daughter to hit sports opponent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California mother must pay more than $9,000 in restitution and…
Suns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M after probe
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert…
Ukraine players, amid war, drawing inspiration from homeland
Ukraine’s national basketball team gathered this summer, tasked with lifting the spirits of those back…
Kane Brown takes his hitmaker status to the next level
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kane Brown knows a hit when he hears one, whether it’s…
Canadian teen Leonard Miller signs with NBA G League Ignite
HENDERSON, Nev. – Canadian forward Leonard Miller signed with the NBA G League Ignite on…
Canada Sports Betting survey suggests many in Ontario cool to sports wagering
TORONTO – Over three months after the full launch of Ontario’s sports-betting industry, a survey…
Steph Curry aims to inspire with ‘I Have a Superpower’ book
NEW YORK (AP) — On nearly every basketball court around the world —from NBA arenas…
Tiafoe ends Nadal’s 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd
NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe’s vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Canadian police: 1 suspect in stabbings has been found dead WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) — One…
Report states sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues
TORONTO – Sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues over the first three months…
Toronto Raptors sign forward Josh Jackson, the fourth pick of 2017 NBA draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Josh Jackson. The six-foot-eight, 207-pound native of…
Canada remains undefeated in FIBA men’s World Cup qualifying with rout of Panama
PANAMA CITY – Canada’s men’s basketball team remains undefeated in World Cup qualifying with a…
Toronto Raptors waive guard Svi Mykhailiuk, free up roster spot
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors waived guard Svi Mykhailiuk on Monday. The move frees up…
Gilgeous-Alexander, Joseph, Alexander-Walker won’t play against Panama
PANAMA CITY – Trae Bell-Haynes, Abu Kigab and Jean-Victor Mukama have been added to Canada’s…
Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams pleads guilty in fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Terrence Williams has pleaded guilty to conspiring to…
Raptors sign forward Christian Koloko, the 33rd pick at 2022 NBA draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko, their only selection in the 2022…
Canada takes 99-87 win over Argentina in World Cup qualifying
VICTORIA – Putting up nearly 100 points against a basketball powerhouse may have come as…
Canada will floor five NBA players in World Cup qualifier against Argentina
VICTORIA – Five NBA players highlight Canada’s 12-man roster for the team’s World Cup qualifying…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 40…
Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a…
Canada hopes for better result in Victoria as it welcomes Argentina in WCup qualifier
VICTORIA – The last time Canada’s men’s basketball team travelled to Victoria, the trip ended…