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Span of Memphis street renamed for slain rapper Young Dolph
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Family and friends of slain rapper Young Dolph remembered him Wednesday…
US faces a double coronavirus surge as omicron advances
The new omicron coronavirus mutant speeding around the world may bring another wave of chaos,…
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: — The federal government is now…
Seven Flames players, three coaches and seven support staff enter COVID-19 protocol
CALGARY – An outbreak that has forced the postponement of four Calgary Flames games worsened…
Scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021
Tuesday’s Scores NHL Pittsburgh 5 Montreal 2 Vegas 4 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 3 Los…
Warriors’ Stephen Curry breaks the NBA career 3-point record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry never wanted to say it himself, even if others…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
US COVID death toll hits 800,000, a year into vaccine drive The U.S. death toll…
Short-handed Nets force overtime, beat Raptors 131-129
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant got his 14th triple-double of his career, Patty Mills…
Pete Maravich’s LSU letterman jacket fetches nearly $117K
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Basketball great “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s college letterman jacket sold for…
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: — Canada’s chief public health officer…
Toronto Raptors’ broadcasters sidelined due to possible COVID-19 exposure
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors say the club’s television broadcast duo of Matt Devlin and…
Chicago’s game at Toronto postponed due to COVID outbreak on Bulls
Thursday’s NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago has been postponed due to a…
Raptors’ forward Achiuwa enters COVID-19 health, safety protocols after close contact
Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa has entered health and safety protocols after a close contact…
Barrett had hundreds of friends and family members in attendance for Toronto return
TORONTO – RJ Barrett had about 1,000 people in attendance to watch him play his…
Bettman not closing the door on NHL’s return to Quebec City, but nothing imminent
MANALAPAN, Fla. – Gary Bettman says he’s always happy to meet with elected officials. And…
Scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
Friday’s Games NHL Vancouver 4 Winnipeg 3 (SO) N.Y. Rangers 2 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4…
“Superfan” Nav Bhatia in isolation, misses Raptors game for the first time in history
TORONTO – Friday night’s Toronto Raptors game was notable for who wasn’t in attendance. The…
Ambrosie long on optimism, short on specifics in state of the league address
HAMILTON – CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was again long on optimism and short on specifics…
Edmonton Stingers pro basketball team set to make Champions League Americas debut
The Edmonton Stingers flew to Nicaragua on Friday with one major goal in mind —…
Canadian swingman Dillon Brooks of Memphis Grizzlies fined US$25,000 by the NBA
NEW YORK – Canadian swingman Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies was fined US$25,000 by…
Scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
Thursday’s Scores NHL Chicago 2 Montreal 0 Tampa Bay 5 Toronto 3 Boston 3 Edmonton…
Raptors president, vice-chairman Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19
Toronto Raptors vice-chairman and president Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19. Ujiri announced the…
California mom charged in case of kid hitting sports rival
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman was criminally charged Thursday after authorities said she…
Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort shine for Thunder in Canadian homecoming
TORONTO – There were Thunder jerseys with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s name amid the crowd at Scotiabank…