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Oklahoma governor declares day of prayer as virus surges
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the coronavirus surges in Oklahoma, nearing 200,000 total cases on Tuesday,…
Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida
On the Toronto Raptors’ first full day in their temporary home away from home, the…
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of…
Toronto Raptors dip into free agency to sign centre Alex Len, forward DeAndre Bembry
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed free agents Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry on Sunday.…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, records draw in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the…
Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season
NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly…
50-something Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson stepped onto a spotlighted stage Friday and weighed in at…
Toronto Raptors open NBA pre-season at Charlotte, face Miami in “home” game
The new-look Toronto Raptors will open their three-game NBA pre-season in Charlotte. The Raptors are…
Toronto Raptors place seldom-used centre Dewan Hernandez on waivers
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Dewan Hernandez. Hernandez split last season between…
College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas
The strangest anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games…
Boucher says big contract won’t change him; taking care of his mom is a priority
Chris Boucher’s story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone…
Tweet on spare change generates big money for virus aid
SALT LAKE CITY – Andy Larsen is a sports writer, but with so many games…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew Waiters and bartenders are being…
Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard completes transfer to top-ranked Bulldogs
SPOKANE, Wash. – Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard has had his transfer to Gonzaga approved by…
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet says contract negotiations were “easy”
Fred VanVleet did a pre-draft workout for one particular NBA team, who didn’t know who…
Keep the mask: A vaccine won’t end the US crisis right away
NEW YORK – Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon. Despite the…
Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal
TORONTO – On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored…
NBA players hailed by pope at Vatican for demanding justice
Pope Francis met with a delegation of NBA players at the Vatican on Monday, lauding…
‘I am one of yours forever,’ departing Serge Ibaka tells Raptors fans
TORONTO – He may be leaving Toronto, but Serge Ibaka says he’ll always be a…
AP source: Tristan Thompson to Celtics, Gordon Hayward to Hornets
Tristan Thompson and Gordon Hayward have found new homes. Thompson agreed on a two-year, $19…
Fred VanVleet signs four-year, US$85-million deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet, one of the most coveted players in NBA free agency this…
Canadian giard Karim Mane says he has signed with NBA’s Orlando Magic
Montreal guard Karim Mane says he has signed a contract with the Orlando Magic. The…
Raptors won’t start NBA season in Toronto, plan to call Tampa home
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors boast about having one of the best…