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Canada-heavy Rising Stars roster showcases nation’s rising basketball clout
It’s not quite the United States versus Canada at the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, but…
At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased
The moment was not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA’s reigning MVP, a Greek of…
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games NHL Buffalo 3 Detroit 2 N.Y. Islanders 5 Philadelphia 3 Florida 5 New…
Next Man Up: Raptors keep winning despite consistently missing key players
TORONTO – Nick Nurse’s ability to roll with the roster punches goes back to his…
Under Armour puts NYC flagship store on ice, restructures
NEW YORK – Under Armour’s shares plummeted Tuesday after the company said it anticipates a…
NCAA’s Emmert presses Senate for ‘guardrails’ on athlete pay
WASHINGTON – NCAA President Mark Emmert urged Congress to step in and put restrictions on…
Trial set in former NBA player Lorenzen Wright’s killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A judge Tuesday set an October trial date for a man charged…
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games NHL Philadelphia 4, Florida 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Washington 3 Arizona 3, Montreal…
Raptors beat T’Wolves to win a Canadian-record 15 consecutive games
TORONTO – Through 15 consecutive victories, the Toronto Raptors have proven fearless in the face…
AP Exclusive: NCAA, allies spend nearly $750K on lobbying
WASHINGTON – As Congress considers whether to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the…
Oakland officer sues Ujiri for damages from shoving match at NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. – A sheriff’s deputy is suing Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for damages,…
Deputy sues Toronto Raptors’ boss over NBA Finals scuffle
SAN FRANCISCO – A law enforcement officer in California is suing the president of the…
LeBron James, Kyle Lowry among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalists
LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics. James — a two-time gold medallist…
Sunrday’s Games
Sunday’s Games NHL Detroit 3 Boston 1 Anaheim 3 Buffalo 2 N.Y. Rangers 4 Los…
VanVleet scores 29 points and Raptors beat Nets 119-118 for 14th straight win
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have learned to expect the unexpected, to win with the…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games NHL Buffalo 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Columbus 2, Detroit 0 Toronto 5, Anaheim…
Raptors pull away from Pacers 115-106 for 13th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS – Toronto coach Nick Nurse keeps imploring the defending NBA champions to fix their…
Principal on leave for post on Kobe Bryant’s death resigns
CAMAS, Wash. – A high school principal in Washington state has resigned after a Facebook…
PM brings star power to Africa as part of push for UN Security Council seat
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to bring some star power from…
2/24: Bryant memorial reflects dad and daughter’s uniforms
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant ‘s widow announced Friday that a “celebration of life” memorial…
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games NHL New Jersey 5, Philadelphia 0 Montreal 3, Anaheim 2, OT Vegas 7,…
Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell in scorer swap
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken on yet another new look, with D’Angelo Russell…
Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami
MIAMI – Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat…
LeBron, Giannis choose their teams for the All-Star Game
Anthony Davis is LeBron James’ teammate in Los Angeles, and they’ll be teammates at the…