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Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with…
Nuggets star Jamal Murray crossing fingers that he can play for Canada at Olympics
DENVER – Playing for Canada’s men’s basketball team at the Olympics next year would be…
Raptors’ Siakam wants to rediscover joy of playing after struggling in NBA bubble
Pascal Siakam wants to rediscover his love for the game. The Toronto Raptors forward struggled…
Changing of the guard: Rockets, Wiz make Westbrook-Wall deal
HOUSTON – Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving…
NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumes
NEW YORK – The NBA said Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the…
New Raptors wing DeAndre Bembry wears No. 95 in honour of his late brother
TAMPA, Fla. – A week before the 2016 NBA draft, DeAndre Bembry’s brother was shot…
Canadian defensive lineman Daniel Joseph enjoying a banner first campaign at NC State
Daniel Joseph is making quite the first impression at North Carolina State University. The six-foot-three,…
Nurse says a positive attitude around living and playing in Tampa is key
When Nick Nurse coached Derby of the British Basketball League back in the early 1990s,…
Oklahoma governor declares day of prayer as virus surges
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the coronavirus surges in Oklahoma, nearing 200,000 total cases on Tuesday,…
Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida
On the Toronto Raptors’ first full day in their temporary home away from home, the…
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of…
Toronto Raptors dip into free agency to sign centre Alex Len, forward DeAndre Bembry
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed free agents Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry on Sunday.…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, records draw in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the…
Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season
NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly…
50-something Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson stepped onto a spotlighted stage Friday and weighed in at…
Toronto Raptors open NBA pre-season at Charlotte, face Miami in “home” game
The new-look Toronto Raptors will open their three-game NBA pre-season in Charlotte. The Raptors are…
Toronto Raptors place seldom-used centre Dewan Hernandez on waivers
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Dewan Hernandez. Hernandez split last season between…
College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas
The strangest anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games…
Boucher says big contract won’t change him; taking care of his mom is a priority
Chris Boucher’s story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone…
Tweet on spare change generates big money for virus aid
SALT LAKE CITY – Andy Larsen is a sports writer, but with so many games…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew Waiters and bartenders are being…
Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard completes transfer to top-ranked Bulldogs
SPOKANE, Wash. – Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard has had his transfer to Gonzaga approved by…
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet says contract negotiations were “easy”
Fred VanVleet did a pre-draft workout for one particular NBA team, who didn’t know who…