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Raptors lose first opener in eight years in 113-99 loss to Pelicans
TAMPA, Fla. – It was a Toronto Raptors’ home opener unlike any other, played a…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump…
OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation
HOUSTON – The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a cancelled season…
Ontario Hockey League pushes back start of season again because of COVID-19
TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League has delayed the February start of its 2020-21 season.…
Durant returns with 22 and a 125-99 Nets rout of Warriors
NEW YORK – Kevin Durant shook off 18 months of rust in a matter of…
Welcome back, NBA: Here’s 10 things to know about the season
And … it’s back. The NBA’s new season starts Tuesday with a pair of games;…
“Tampa Bay Raptaneers” set to tip off bizarre regular season against Pelicans
Before team president Masai Ujiri placed the lucky toonie in the Raptors’ new practice floor,…
OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future
TORONTO – Chris Overholt describes 2020 as “the fastest two years of my life.” But…
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver…
California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in January
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks…
OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors agree to multi-year extension
TORONTO – Forward OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multi-year contract…
‘Do as I say’: Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules
SAN FRANCISCO – Denver’s mayor flies to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with his family —…
Darrell Nwobu scores a century for Canada in final match at FIBA Esports Open
Darrell (RipxRell) Nwobu poured in 100 points Sunday as Canada closed out its FIBA Esports…
Raptors sign forwards Paul Watson, Yuta Watanabe
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed forwards Paul Watson and Yuta Watanabe. Watson and…
Jamal Murray, Steven Stamkos win Sports Illustrated awards for Breakout and Best Play
Two Canadians were honoured at this year’s Sports Illustrated Awards. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray…
AP source: NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to Arizona
The NHL is preparing for a pandemic-altered regular season limited to divisional play while trying…
Canadian Oshae Brissett one of three players waived by Raptors ahead of opener
TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Raptors have waived Canadian guard/forward Oshae Brissett, forward/centre Henry Ellenson…
Lowry scores 25, Raptors lose to Heat in first game at temporary Tampa home
One of the first things Nick Nurse noticed when he walked onto the floor of…
Jays’ Montoyo says free agents asking about Toronto status
TORONTO – Each time Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo has made a pitch to free…
Lowry scores 25 points, but Raptors lose to Heat in 1st game at temporary Tampa home
TAMPA, Fla. – One of the first things Nick Nurse noticed when he walked onto…
NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season
The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game…
Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open
Russell Starr’s parents didn’t see much future in their son’s video gaming, even when he…
The Latest: Coronavirus vaccine provided to US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are being provided with doses of…
Raptors borrow from bubble, turn ballroom into “awesome” practice facility
There’s a large framed photo of Nick Nurse performing on stage with the Arkells hanging…