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Miller, the first player back at Raptors’ OVO Centre, happy to be back on floor
TORONTO – It was unlike any NBA practice he’d ever attended. But two months to…
Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return…
Kobe Bryant’s sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname
LOS ANGELES – The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by Kobe Bryant has retired…
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home
Concerns about the coronavirus are preventing football prospects from visiting campuses this spring and keeping…
Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the week
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named player…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
World has done a 180 in the year since Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater
TORONTO – Patrick Cassidy watched the game alone in his Boston home. The only light…
If games resume, athletes will ‘need to know when to peak’
Making it safe for America’s professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing.…
AHL cancels remainder of its season and playoffs because of COVID-19 pandemic
The American Hockey League did the expected Monday, cancelling the remainder of its season and…
Relaxing restrictions and the Cargill concern: In The News for May 11
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Toronto FC to begin individual outdoor player workouts Monday on voluntary basis
Toronto FC says it will begin voluntary individual player workouts outdoors at its north Toronto…
Players Coalition seeks federal probe of Georgia shooting
The Players Coalition and dozens of professional athletes sent a letter Friday to Attorney General…
Raptors lead the way as Ontario eases restrictions on team training facilities
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will move a baby step closer to normalcy Monday with…
Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people
TYRONE, Ga. – Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he…
While Air Canada to implement fever scanners, they’re no ‘magic bullet’
Only a few months ago they looked like something out of a sci-fi film, but…
Ex-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of Hannah Storm, dies at 84
Mike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN…
UFC relying on hefty health and safety blueprint for trio of Florida shows
The UFC returns to action Saturday after a two-month absence with the first of three…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution
The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting Friday,…
Taxis, bikes & sushi robots keep New Yorkers fed, protected
NEW YORK – Yellow cabs are lining up before sunrise at food distribution sites across…
Toronto Mayor Tory says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return
Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League…
Raptors Uprising GC win on opening night of Season 3 of the NBA 2K league
TORONTO – Star point guard Kenneth (KennyGotWork) Hailey led the way with 80 points in…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence
TORONTO – After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League…