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Cancelled Canada Day parades, Canada’s role in NATO : In The News for June 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges
MONTREAL – Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities…
AP source: Knicks dealing Alec Burks, Noel to Pistons
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks…
Ivica Zubac, Clippers agree on contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a contract extension with center…
Clippers complete remodeling of 350 courts in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have completed the renovations of 350 public…
Gilgeous-Alexander excited to play in Canada’s World Cup qualifier in his hometown
TORONTO – Nick Nurse was about to launch into his pitch to Canada’s NBA players…
AP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join Clippers
John Wall and the Houston Rockets have agreed that his contract will be bought out,…
AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for…
Stylish Italian star Lorenzo Insigne says move to Toronto FC was a “life choice”
Toronto FC unveiled the new face of the franchise on Monday, with Italian star forward…
Former Raptors centre Lucas Nogeuira signs with CEBL’s Guelph Nighthawks
GUELPH, Ont. – The Guelph Nighthawks have signed former Toronto Raptor Lucas Nogueira. The Brazilian…
LeBron James ‘Triple Logoman’ card sells for $2.4 million
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. (AP) — Someone has paid $2.4 million for a one-of-a-kind LeBron James trading…
Thunder GM Presti hopes Holmgren is latest star draft pick
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder general manager Sam Presti has a stunningly successful history with…
Athletes react to the Supreme Court’s abortion decision
U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe expressed her anger Friday over the Supreme Court’s…
From basketball to track — Arop’s success is a message to kids to find right fit
LANGLEY, B.C. – Marco Arop once drew attention on the basketball court for his ability…
Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam
It’s fitting that one of the first people to reach out to Christian Koloko after…
NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO – Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 16-player roster for next week’s…
Toronto Raptors draft centre Christian Koloko 33rd overall
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors believe they have filled a need by drafting Christian Koloko.…
Magic take Banchero 1st, Holmgren, Smith follow in NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — The question for weeks leading into the NBA draft was whether…
Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe go sixth and seventh in NBA draft
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe took very different paths to the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate…
Brown and Blake should battle for sprint gold at Canadian championships
LANGLEY, B.C. – In between the photos of Jerome Blake standing on the medal podium…
Nearly $100K stolen from ex-NBA star Vince Carter’s home
ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the…
Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can’t win with LIV Golf when the weapon is Saudi-funded money.
A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade…
Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
NEW YORK (AP) — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game,…