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NBA player J.R. Smith charged with breaking fan’s phone
NEW YORK – NBA player J.R. Smith is facing charges he broke the cellphone of…
Nurse coming off excellent WNBA season that too few young girls got to watch
TORONTO – Kia Nurse glammed it up on the red carpet at last week’s iHeartRadio…
Former Kings executive under federal investigation
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sacramento Kings said Thursday that federal authorities are investigating a former…
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm reach agreement to rename arena
ATLANTA – Philips Arena in Atlanta is being renamed for State Farm after a $192.5…
At Yale, Kavanaugh stayed out of debates at a time of many
It was the 1980s at Yale University, and Brett Kavanaugh’s classmates were protesting South Africa’s…
At Yale, Kavanaugh stayed out of debates at a time of many
It was the 1980s at Yale University, and Brett Kavanaugh’s classmates were protesting South Africa’s…
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video…
NBA player arrested during Los Angeles traffic stop
Los Angeles police say NBA free agent Nick Young was arrested in Hollywood during a…
Celtics’ Kyrie Irving honoured by mother’s Sioux tribe
FORT YATES, N.D. – Standing on a bison pelt, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was…
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Hayley Wickenheiser for front-office role
TORONTO – Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas wasn’t specifically looking to add a woman…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2018. There are…
Canada’s R.J. Barrett pours in 35 points in Duke’s pre-season win over Toronto
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Two games into his college career, Canada’s R.J. Barrett has stepped seamlessly…
Canada’s Barrett leads Duke to pre-season win over Ryerson in Duke debut
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Late in the first quarter of his college coming-out party, Canadian basketball…
Black Americans aren’t buying Omarosa’s turn against Trump
WASHINGTON – For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply…
Four more teams join NBA 2K League; Raptors Uprising GC set for playoffs
TORONTO – Four more franchises are joining the NBA 2K League next season, bringing the…
Defiant as Trump rages, Omarosa says she won’t be silenced
NEW YORK – Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman declared that she “will not…
Barrett & Co. delight crowd at Duke’s practice ahead of game vs. Ryerson
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A couple hundred sets of eyes were on R.J. Barrett on Tuesday…
Young Guns: Canadian teenagers shining on several sporting stages
TORONTO – The number of teenage Canadian athletes seemingly on the precipice of big things…
McBride, Arop give Canada rare 1-2 international finish in NACAC 800 metres
TORONTO – Powering down the final straightaway of the men’s 800 metres, Brandon McBride glanced…
Trump, at golf club, intent on projecting he’s hard at work
BEDMINSTER, N.J. – President Donald Trump is spending his summer vacation at his golf club…
Legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski says Canada’s Barrett “way ahead of the game”
TORONTO – One of basketball’s most legendary coaches calls Canadian R.J. Barrett an “outstanding player.”…
Kawhi Leonard thanks Spurs in first comments since trade to Toronto
TORONTO – Kawhi Leonard thanks the Spurs’ fans and organization and said he is looking…
Gretzky named global ambassador for Beijing Kunlun Red Star
BEIJING – Wayne Gretzky has been named a global ambassador for Beijing’s Kunlun Red Star…
NBC has best ratings week for a network in 2 months
NEW YORK – NBC cut through the summer doldrums with the best week for a…