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‘It feels more animated’: athletes, experts say live fans key to good games
Dylan DeMelo heard the cars honking out on Winnipeg’s Portage Avenue as he took to…
Report: Star striker Jozy Altidore at odds with Toronto FC after run-in with coach
TORONTO – Star striker Jozy Altidore is reportedly at odds with Toronto FC. Citing sources,…
Boorish fans: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents
The New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz banned a total of five fans…
Canada unveils men’s basketball roster ahead of Olympic qualifying tournament
TORONTO – A year late, and thousands of kilometres from home, but Canada’s men’s basketball…
Wayne Gretzky rookie card sells for US$3.75 million, smashing record
DALLAS – An American auction company says it has shattered its own record on the…
Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won’t move
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will…
Former HNIC executive producer Shannon thinks Gretzky a ‘great choice’ for new TV job
Former Hockey Night in Canada executive producer John Shannon offered a quick two-word reply when…
Mickelson, Brady to face DeChambeau, Rodgers in The Match
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The next edition of The Match will feature PGA stars Phil…
Wayne Gretzky going into hockey broadcasting with Turner Sports
Wayne Gretzky is entering the hockey broadcasting world. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer signed a…
The Great Move: Gretzky will be part of Turner’s NHL studio
“The Great One” is headed from the front office to a cable television studio. Turner…
Oprah, Prince Harry host discussion with Gaga, Glenn Close
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are continuing their mental health series…
Actor John Cena faces backlash in China over Taiwan comment
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Actor and professional wrestler John Cena has apologized to fans in…
Joe West breaks umpiring record with 5,376th game
CHICAGO (AP) — No arguing this: Cowboy Joe is No. 1 on the chart. Joe…
Never any doubt: Cambage all-in for Australia at Tokyo Games
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — In the end, there appeared to be never any doubt WNBA…
Andrew Wiggins ready to suit up for Canada at Olympic qualifier
Andrew Wiggins’ announcement was perfectly understated: a photo of himself, head bowed, during the national…
Triumph of the unhip: ‘NCIS’ tops TV, streaming rankings
NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company’s latest rankings of popular television and streaming shows…
Stephen Colbert says he’s going back before live audiences
NEW YORK (AP) — In one more step toward a reopened entertainment world, CBS said…
NBA’s young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young didn’t look like a postseason rookie in silencing a…
Canada’s Dillon Brooks leads 8th-seeded Memphis over No. 1-seeded Jazz in series opener
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have not completely consigned their grit-and-grind days…
Scoreboard/Scores for Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Playoffs Best-of-Seven First Round Nashville 4 Carolina 3 (2OT)…
Suns win in return to playoffs, beating Lakers 99-90
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16…
Harris scores 37 leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris showed why Philadelphia might have its own Big 3 worthy…
COVID testing’s value shrinks as vaccines beat back virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials’ new, more relaxed recommendations on masks have all but…
Scoreboard for Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Playoffs Best-of-Seven First Round Tampa Bay 6 Florida 2…