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MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities…
Big Max: Embiid signs $196 million extension with 76ers
PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid has deep into the decade to try and win his first…
Nurse says continuity, long-term commitment key to getting Canada to Paris Olympics
TORONTO – There were plenty of moments when Nick Nurse was watching the Tokyo Olympics…
Seton Hall files to dismiss player’s suit over knee injury
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall University has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit…
Raptors sign Sam Dekker; free-agent forward last played overseas
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have officially signed free-agent forward Sam Dekker. The team made…
Anthony joins his friend LeBron with title the only goal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carmelo Anthony realized the time was finally right to join forces…
Betting website DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sports betting website DraftKings Inc. is buying the online gambling subsidiary…
New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the…
Raptors re-sign restricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. to multi-year deal
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have re-signed restricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. to a…
American gold bonanza as Tokyo Olympics near end
TOKYO (AP) — The second to last day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics produced…
Raptors confirm sign-and-trade sending Lowry to Miami for Dragic, Achiuwa
TORONTO – Raptors legend Kyle Lowry knows his return to Toronto won’t be easy. The…
Masai Ujiri signs new deal to become vice-chairman, president of Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – The architect of the Toronto Raptors’ championship team is staying with the NBA…
Sturgis bike rally revs back bigger, despite virus variant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Crowds of bikers are rumbling their way towards South Dakota’s…
Olympics Latest: World champ Dutch out in women’s handball
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy…
Thousands flee homes outside Athens as heat fuels wildfires
TATOI, Greece (AP) — More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a…
Kyle Lowry leaving Toronto for the Miami Heat
TORONTO – Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry is headed to the Miami Heat. Lowry put…
A look at five memorable moments from Kyle Lowry’s time in Toronto
TORONTO – Star point guard Kyle Lowry is leaving the Raptors to sign with the…
Raptors announce trio of new coaches, including ex-Suns head coach
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors say a trio of new coaches has joined the team…
Antetokounmpo has something to declare on return to Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return…
For US teen Buddhist lama, it’s faith, school, football
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — In most ways, Jalue Dorje is a typical American teen…
Ex-NBA star’s sister gets probation for threatening witness
NEW YORK (AP) — The sister of former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was sentenced Friday…
Oklahoma City Thunder take Aussie guard Josh Giddey at No. 6
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For the second time in five years, the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Raptors draft pick Scottie Barnes willing to work
Scottie Barnes believes he can be one of the best players in the NBA —…
Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham at No. 1 in NBA draft
Cade Cunningham sure looked like the No. 1 overall draft pick all year at Oklahoma…