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Tiafoe ends Nadal’s 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd
NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe’s vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Canadian police: 1 suspect in stabbings has been found dead WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) — One…
Report states sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues
TORONTO – Sports-betting in Ontario produced $162 million in revenues over the first three months…
Toronto Raptors sign forward Josh Jackson, the fourth pick of 2017 NBA draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Josh Jackson. The six-foot-eight, 207-pound native of…
Canada remains undefeated in FIBA men’s World Cup qualifying with rout of Panama
PANAMA CITY – Canada’s men’s basketball team remains undefeated in World Cup qualifying with a…
Toronto Raptors waive guard Svi Mykhailiuk, free up roster spot
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors waived guard Svi Mykhailiuk on Monday. The move frees up…
Gilgeous-Alexander, Joseph, Alexander-Walker won’t play against Panama
PANAMA CITY – Trae Bell-Haynes, Abu Kigab and Jean-Victor Mukama have been added to Canada’s…
Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams pleads guilty in fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Terrence Williams has pleaded guilty to conspiring to…
Raptors sign forward Christian Koloko, the 33rd pick at 2022 NBA draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko, their only selection in the 2022…
Canada takes 99-87 win over Argentina in World Cup qualifying
VICTORIA – Putting up nearly 100 points against a basketball powerhouse may have come as…
Canada will floor five NBA players in World Cup qualifier against Argentina
VICTORIA – Five NBA players highlight Canada’s 12-man roster for the team’s World Cup qualifying…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 40…
Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a…
Canada hopes for better result in Victoria as it welcomes Argentina in WCup qualifier
VICTORIA – The last time Canada’s men’s basketball team travelled to Victoria, the trip ended…
Durant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are staying together. A trade…
LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension…
Toronto Raptors host Cleveland Cavaliers to tip off new NBA season on Oct. 19
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will play nine games this season that will be nationally…
Restricted free agent Jalen Harris reinstated by NBA after drug suspension
TORONTO – Jalen Harris has been reinstated by the NBA and the National Basketball Players…
Quebec’s Olivier Rioux, world’s tallest teen, chasing hoops dream at Canada Games
Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks’ radar when the Canada…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Garland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago search WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department…
Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the…
Niagara River Lions’ Ahmad picks up CEBL MVP and clutch player of year awards
GATINEAU, Que. – Khalil Ahmad, who scored 10 Elam game-winners for the Niagara River Lions,…
Morreale: CEBL’s championship weekend caps another successful CEBL season
OTTAWA – Mike Morreale says people thought he was crazy when he became commissioner and…
Sports In Brief For Monday, August 8, 2022
NBA NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant has again told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai…