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“Anyone’s Game” goes behind the scenes of Canada’s top high school prep program
TORONTO – Early in Episode 1 of “Anyone’s Game,” Tony McIntyre talks about the growth…
James Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multiteam deal
James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to…
James Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster multiteam deal
James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to…
AP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EST
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump…
North Carolina’s Emily Fox, Washington State’s Trinity Rodman go 1-2 in NWSL draft
U.S. international Emily Fox and Trinity Rodman, daughter of former NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman,…
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games
The image of Nick Nurse tugging his mask down to his chin to yell directions…
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO – Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo…
Rough road: Playing during pandemic means ‘long days’ in NBA
When Washington coach Scott Brooks was a player and would ask coaches about their profession,…
Badgers coach says Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett has the talent to go pro
Canadian Victoria Pickett, a star midfielder at the University of Wisconsin, looks to take the…
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend
Let’s just say Gabriele D’Annunzio isn’t on board with the new fashion trend for college…
NHLers know season played in pandemic’s shadow will present challenges
Geoff Ward predicted at the start of training camp that, despite all the precautions, the…
Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry
SAN FRANCISCO – Damion Lee converted the tying and go-ahead free throws with 3.3 seconds…
Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols
The NBA is continuing its season as planned even after concerns about COVID-19 exposure forced…
Wizards lose Beal to protocols, Westbrook to quad injury
WASHINGTON – Wizards guard Bradley Beal was a late scratch for a game Saturday against…
Because of rising cases in western Florida, Raptors won’t have fans at Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Raptors won’t have fans at home games at Tampa’s Amalie…
Vignettes from life of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda
LOS ANGELES – Vignettes from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Tommy…
Maine virus-related deaths, infections soar to a new high
PORTLAND, Maine – The number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths soared to new heights…
Scoreboard for Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thursday’s Games NBA Brooklyn 122 Philadelphia 109 Cleveland 94 Memphis 90 Portland 135 Minnesota 117…
Scoreboard for Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Wednesday’s Games NBA Orlando 105 Cleveland 94 Indiana 114 Houston 107 Philadelphia 141 Washington 136…
Raptors, Suns link arms in solidarity hours after storming of U.S. Capitol
PHOENIX – The Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns linked arms in a centre-court circle for…
Suns drain 21 3-pointers, beat Raptors 123-115
PHOENIX – Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jae Crowder added 21 and the Phoenix Suns…
LeBron, Marquette, Bucks react to ruling in Kenosha shooting
LeBron James called a prosecutor’s decision not to file charges against a white police officer…
Beleaguered Toronto Raptors head west looking for answers after dismal 1-5 start
Mired in 29th place in the NBA overall standings, the 1-5 Raptors travel west for…
If 2020 was a watershed year for athlete activism, will the momentum continue in ’21?
TORONTO – An athlete with a megaphone, fist raised in furious protest. Teammates kneeling, heads…