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Canadian Arop has become one of most consistent 800m runners in the world
Marco Arop once dreamed of playing in the NBA. But his high school basketball coach…
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says it will implement a mandatory vaccination policy…
Video shows police use stun gun on NBA’s Jaxson Hayes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles police officer briefly pressed a knee to the…
Broadway theaters attack virus: ‘This is absolutely doable’
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a woman who has seen the play “Pass Over” multiple…
Broadway theaters attack virus: ‘This is absolutely doable’
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a woman who has seen the play “Pass Over” multiple…
Canada’s Marco Arop captures second consecutive Diamond League 800 title
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Marco Arop held off Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir to capture his second…
That’s the ticket: Move from paper to digital divides fans
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — John Fey was rummaging through a box of old scrapbooks this…
Tokyo Paralympic medallist Chernove: ‘It’s about finding ways to live the best life”
Tristen Chernove’s road to happiness was a partially paved highway in Mexico. The 46-year-old from…
Paralympics open in empty stadium – just like Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — The Paralympics began Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during…
Canucks Sports & Entertainment in support of provinces vaccination program
VANCOUVER – Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday night its support for the province…
WVa governor’s bid to become boys basketball coach rejected
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice won’t be moonlighting as the coach…
TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience
Jeff Justiz all but swore off the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month after…
Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to enter Rogers Centre
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be…
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo joins Brewers’ ownership group
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One month after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title…
Raptors to open season Oct. 20 vs. Wizards – hopefully at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors tip off their 27th NBA season at home on Oct.…
Seattle Storm to visit White House, celebrate 2020 title
NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are heading to the White House to celebrate…
Upcoming season will be Arizona Coyotes’ last in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The upcoming season will be the Arizona Coyotes’ final one at…
Glendale not renewing Coyotes’ arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement…
Former women’s hoops player added to suit against Seton Hall
A former women’s basketball player at Seton Hall University has been added to a lawsuit…
Wealthsimple Cash becomes first Canadian service integrated into Twitter’s Tip Jar
TORONTO – Twitter users sending each other money have a new — and Canadian —…
It’s time to come home: Raptors exec Ujiri says everything points to playing at home
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri says it’s time to come home. After a season spent in…
AP source: NHL teams OK’d to add sponsor patches on jerseys
Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor…
MLSE says proof of vaccination or negative COVID test needed for access
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities…
Big Max: Embiid signs $196 million extension with 76ers
PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid has deep into the decade to try and win his first…