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Analysis: Long-term future of the Toronto Argonauts a question that’s facing the CFL
With partnership talks having ceased with the XFL, the CFL has set its sights firmly…
Can’t watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks…
ESPN takes Nichols off NBA Finals duty after leaked comments
PHOENIX (AP) — ESPN replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals…
Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution
It appears Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, like most everyone else, is on the outside…
Michigan guard DeVante Jones withdraws from NBA draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan guard DeVante’ Jones, a transfer from Coastal Carolina, has…
Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans — if any fans at all
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change…
Scoreboard for Saturday, July 3, 2021
Saturday’s Games NBA Best-of-Seven Conference Finals Milwaukee 118 Atlanta 107 (Milwaukee wins series 4-2) —…
Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974
ATLANTA (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the…
Czech Republic wins OT thriller 103-101 to dash Canada’s men’s basketball Olympic bid
VICTORIA – Canada’s hopes for a berth in the Tokyo Olympics were ended Saturday by…
Canada meets Czechs in semifinal of must-win Olympic basketball qualifying event
VICTORIA – The torn Achilles tendon that sidelined Dwight Powell for much of the NBA…
EXPLAINER: Olympics are harder on marijuana than pro sports
Though pro leagues are slowly adjusting to the reality that marijuana is not a performance-enhancing…
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Even without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks figured out a…
Raptors’ Harris “dismissed and disqualified” from NBA for anti-drug program violation
Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been “dismissed and disqualified” from the NBA for violating…
Analysis: Suns’ worst-to-first turnaround is nearly complete
The seeds for this were planted nearly a year ago. The Phoenix Suns were in…
Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers 130-103, into NBA Finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns into their first NBA Finals…
Canada earns berth in semis at Olympic qualifying event with win over China
VICTORIA – Canada earned a spot in the semifinals of a last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament…
‘America’s Got Talent’ tops TV’s Nielsen ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — Competition at athletic venues dominated the agenda for television viewers last…
Charles Oakley memoir ‘The Last Enforcer’ to publish in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Oakley has a memoir coming out next year that includes…
Canada starts last-chance Tokyo Games qualifying tourney with 97-91 win over Greece
VICTORIA – Canada started slow but finished strong Tuesday, posting a 97-91 win over Greece…
Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient…
Eight NBA players on Canada’s team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier
VICTORIA – Canada’s men’s basketball team is ready and prepared to hit the floor Tuesday…
Middleton’s 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead
ATLANTA (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in…
COVID-19 restrictions could still limit celebrations as Habs try to win Stanley Cup
Montrealers won’t be the only ones to start celebrating next week as the Habs make…
Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his…