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ESPN to show film about Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals
The final episodes of “The Last Dance” have aired, yet ESPN has one more program…
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70
Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS’s “The…
Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures
The Victoria Day long weekend for Rob Watson meant friends, sunshine, barbecue, beer and a…
Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system
LOS ANGELES – The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
The United Nations is forecasting that the coronavirus pandemic will shrink the world economy by…
Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues,…
Miller, the first player back at Raptors’ OVO Centre, happy to be back on floor
TORONTO – It was unlike any NBA practice he’d ever attended. But two months to…
Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return…
Kobe Bryant’s sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname
LOS ANGELES – The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by Kobe Bryant has retired…
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home
Concerns about the coronavirus are preventing football prospects from visiting campuses this spring and keeping…
Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the week
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named player…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
World has done a 180 in the year since Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater
TORONTO – Patrick Cassidy watched the game alone in his Boston home. The only light…
If games resume, athletes will ‘need to know when to peak’
Making it safe for America’s professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing.…
AHL cancels remainder of its season and playoffs because of COVID-19 pandemic
The American Hockey League did the expected Monday, cancelling the remainder of its season and…
Relaxing restrictions and the Cargill concern: In The News for May 11
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Toronto FC to begin individual outdoor player workouts Monday on voluntary basis
Toronto FC says it will begin voluntary individual player workouts outdoors at its north Toronto…
Players Coalition seeks federal probe of Georgia shooting
The Players Coalition and dozens of professional athletes sent a letter Friday to Attorney General…
Raptors lead the way as Ontario eases restrictions on team training facilities
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will move a baby step closer to normalcy Monday with…
Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people
TYRONE, Ga. – Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he…
While Air Canada to implement fever scanners, they’re no ‘magic bullet’
Only a few months ago they looked like something out of a sci-fi film, but…
Ex-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of Hannah Storm, dies at 84
Mike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN…
UFC relying on hefty health and safety blueprint for trio of Florida shows
The UFC returns to action Saturday after a two-month absence with the first of three…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…