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“I’m trying to be creative” – Mandy Bujold turns to technology in absence of sparring
Boxer Mandy Bujold wears sensors in her hand wraps that measure the power and speed…
In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned
The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming…
Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
ATLANTA – Election officials in several key states furiously counted ballots Wednesday as the nation…
Canada’s Achonwa says regardless of election’s outcome, the work is far from done
It’s mornings like Wednesday that leave Natalie Achonwa exhausted. The Canadian women’s basketball player was…
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day
DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons’…
The Latest: California affirmative action measure trailing
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on the California election (all times local): 1:10 a.m. A…
Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
WASHINGTON – Just past noon on Election Day, after casting her vote where the NBA’s…
Judge rejects GOP effort to throw out 127,000 Houston votes
HOUSTON – A federal judge on Monday rejected another last-ditch Republican effort to invalidate nearly…
Raptors’ Engelbrecht: Every draft prospect has unique pandemic challenges
TORONTO – It’s the longest pre-draft year in NBA history, stretching now into its 17th…
Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA’s investigation into the…
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 27 The Los…
Raptors’ Terence Davis arrested in New York after allegedly assaulting girlfriend
NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis was arrested in New York City on…
Chris Paul leads march to voting site at N. Carolina college
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – NBA star Chris Paul led nearly 2,500 people on a march to…
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive
ARLINGTON, Texas – No dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face —…
World Series sets another low for television viewers
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay…
Kansas City mayor, star quarterback want Raptors to make Missouri temporary home
TORONTO – Some of Kansas City’s most famous residents want to call the Toronto Raptors…
Review: A memoir of a friend and a Knicks fan for the ages
“Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship,” by Harvey Araton (Penguin Press) In…
AP source: NBA targeting Dec. 22 as start to coming season
The NBA may be back before Christmas and fans could return to games at some…
Raptors do without live visits from potential recruits as NBA draft approaches
TORONTO – Any other season would have the Toronto Raptors’ getting to know potential draft…
Indiana Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana wanted its next coach to take the franchise in a new direction.…
Raptors president Ujiri’s lawyers refer to officer’s allegations as ‘fabrication’
OAKLAND, Calif. – Lawyers for Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri say a law enforcement officer’s…
Pacers hire former Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as new head coach
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers have hired former Toronto assistant Nate Bjorkgren as their new…
Few fans, masked umps, muted celebrations for World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas – A World Series like no other opens Tuesday night with Clayton Kershaw’s…
Florida begins early voting with no major problems reported
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Floridians began early voting in much of the state Monday with…