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Gasol says it was frustration from hamstring injury that fuelled transformation
Coming off a heady few months of an NBA title and a FIBA World Cup…
Sports TV executive joins Hamilton’s pursuit of 2026 Commonwealth Games
HAMILTON – Former sports television executive Scott Moore has joined Hamilton’s Commonwealth Games bid committee.…
Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner
A judge denied a request Wednesday by national news outlets to unseal court records involving…
Ex-NBA superstar Shaq assists stranded Florida driver
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate when…
Raptors veteran Lowry believes the NBA restart will “work perfectly”
Kyle Lowry has been a big contributor to the NBA’s return to the court as…
Raptors coach Nurse says Gasol’s transformation was due to consistency
A handful of photos on social media plus praise from his teammates suggest Toronto Raptors…
Raptors’ first practice in four months had a “first day of school” feeling
Four months to the day after COVID-19 shut down the NBA, the Toronto Raptors were…
NHL’s road to Edmonton and Toronto featured plenty of obstacles
Since early March, the novel coronavirus has affected almost every decision facing the NHL. Almost…
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
ORLANDO, Fla. – Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet” sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when…
MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Nearly 200 players took the field for an 8-minute, 46-second moment of…
Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there
Many familiar pregame sights won’t be back when baseball and the NBA return later this…
Doctor likes hub plans, but says CFL and other leagues still face issues
TORONTO – Even if the CFL plays an abbreviated ’20 season in a hub city…
Canada’s McPeak might be ‘someone’s Robin Roberts’ as female Black broadcaster
When Meghan McPeak considers where she is in her broadcasting career, against the backdrop of…
Raptors coach Nick Nurse knows attention to family will be key for players
Nick Nurse has no problem letting one of his players duck out of a meeting…
Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenny Got Work gets another NBA 2K League award
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named…
Wizards’ Beal, Nets’ Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA season
WASHINGTON – Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie won’t take part…
Oklahoma attorney general convinced of Julius Jones’ guilt
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma death row inmate whose case has drawn the attention of…
Company that flew Kobe Bryant’s helicopter gets federal help
The operator of the helicopter that crashed, killing former NBA star Kobe Bryant and eight…
Toronto-born Raptor Oshae Brissett thankful for time spent with baby daughter
The NBA shutdown provided a silver lining for new dad Oshae Brissett. The 22-year-old from…
5 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
Enhanced crowd audio adds another dimension to fanless games
There’s clearly a huge difference between an English Premier League match and one played between…
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation
LOS ANGELES – The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but…
Raptors veteran forward Serge Ibaka enjoyed engaging with fans during quarantine
Whether it was his playful “How Bored Are You?” social-media posts, his online talent show,…
Siakam says he feels safe in Florida, despite explosion of COVID-19 cases
Pascal Siakam has watched the number of COVID-19 cases climb in the United States, particularly…