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Trump rips LeBron James’ smarts hours before rally in Ohio
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a…
The Latest: Mrs. Trump spokeswoman: LeBron doing good things
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s comments on former Cleveland Cavaliers star…
Terrell Owens enjoys his personal induction far from Canton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Terrell Owens came in wearing a suit spotted with the Pro Football…
Unlike Trump, first lady has kind words for LeBron James
WASHINGTON – First lady Melania Trump stepped away from her husband’s criticism of NBA star…
Canadian team preparing for soaring temperatures two years out from Tokyo Games
TORONTO – When Canada’s Lanni Marchant and Krista DuChene stepped up to the marathon start…
US stocks rise as companies that pay big dividends surge
NEW YORK – U.S. stocks are rising Friday after the Labor Department said hiring remained…
Man convicted of killing Jordan’s father gets new attorney
SANFORD, N.C. – One of the men convicted of killing basketball star Michael Jordan’s father…
Raptors will play pair of pre-season games in Vancouver, Montreal
TORONTO – Vancouver will get the first glimpse at the new-look Toronto Raptors. The Raptors…
NBA strikes deal with MGM Resorts to provide data to bettors
NEW YORK – The NBA and WNBA will now share official data with MGM Resorts…
LeBron James joins other celebrities who launched schools
With the launch of a public school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, LeBron James…
LA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron ‘always home’
AKRON, Ohio – LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he…
Canadian Mike Pyke on what to watch for at an Aussie Rules Football game
SYDNEY, Australia – There’s a lot to see at an Aussie Rules Football game, with…
TV’s Bob Costas and writer Sheldon Ocker honoured by Hall
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – It’s been 44 years since sportscaster Bob Costas visited the Baseball Hall…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, July 28, the 209th day of 2018. There are…
Change, tradition; a walk through the Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – “The best part of baseball today is its yesterdays,” Lawrence Ritter, the…
Crown League generating plenty of basketball buzz in Toronto
TORONTO – Duane Watson stuck his head outside Toronto’s Kerr Hall Gymnasium on a Friday…
Former Raptors star DeRozan says Ujiri didn’t treat him with the respect he deserved
Former Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan says he doesn’t feel like he was treated with the…
Canadian middle-distance runner Knight turns pro, signs with Reebok
TORONTO – When Justyn Knight ran an impressive 5,000-metre time as a high schooler at…
The Latest: Spain rescues 447 migrants on busy summer Sunday
VATICAN CITY – The Latest on immigration into Europe (all times local): 8:15 p.m. Spain’s…
Raptors president Masai Ujiri working on selling Kawhi Leonard on Toronto
TORONTO – The sales pitch normally comes before the deal, but Toronto Raptors president Masai…
AP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likely
OKLAHOMA CITY – Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of…
Michelle Obama joins nationwide voter registration effort
WASHINGTON – Stepping back into the political fray, Michelle Obama is lending her star power…
Sex abuse victims join hands, accept courage award at ESPYs
LOS ANGELES – More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump talks tougher, now says he warned Putin on meddling WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald…