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Andrew Wiggins says Olympian mom a big influence on his return to national team
If Andrew Wiggins needs advice on what it means to be a Canadian Olympian, he…
Kobe Bryant’s widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the…
Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo…
Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4
The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record…
AP source: Middleton, Holiday, Love commit to Tokyo Games
Jrue Holiday is planning to try to follow in his wife’s footsteps and win an…
Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash join forces with Las Vegas lacrosse team
LAS VEGAS – Wayne Gretzky’s trade to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 gave hockey…
After months of speculation, Canada’s men’s basketball roster set ahead of qualifier
With a tantalizingly deep pool of talent, Canada’s men’s basketball roster has been the subject…
High court sides with ex-athletes in NCAA compensation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the…
Booker gets first triple-double, Suns beat Clippers 120-114
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his…
Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant’s 48
NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks withstood Kevin Durant’s NBA-record 48 points in a…
Scoreboard for Friday, June 18, 2021
Friday’s Games NHL Playoffs Best-of-Seven Semifinals Montreal 3 Vegas 2 (OT) (Montreal leads series 2-1)…
Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles…
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99
ATLANTA – Seth Curry hit six 3-pointes and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia…
Bucks bounce back to defeat Nets 104-89 and force Game 7
MILWAUKEE – Khris Middleton scored 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 and the Milwaukee Bucks…
Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for…
Knicks’ RJ Barrett says timing ‘perfect’ for Canadian basketball team
It wasn’t quite the 21st birthday RJ Barrett envisioned. Instead of celebrating out on the…
Hawks rally from 26 points down, stun 76ers in Game 5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a playoff comeback for…
Powell: Opportunity to play for Canada in Tokyo worth the seven-week sacrifice
Battling back from a devastating Achilles injury, in a condensed NBA season that was already…
AP source: Kawhi Leonard has knee issue, status unclear
All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard has a right knee injury that may keep him out of…
Durant’s sensational performance sends Nets to 3-2 lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant has always been one of the NBA’s most unstoppable…
Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series
MONTREAL – Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and…
Media consumers may be reaching limit of streaming services
A British research company may have discovered a magic number for American media consumers —…
California adds vacation incentive to spur vaccinations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people…
Star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as Toronto FC returns to action
Toronto FC star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as the MLS team returns to…