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Raptors’ DeRozan-Leonard deal takes its place among massive Toronto trades
TORONTO – The blockbuster deal that saw the Toronto Raptors send all-star guard DeMar DeRozan…
Dwyane Wade signs ‘lifetime’ deal with Li-Ning
MIAMI – Dwyane Wade has a new contract — with his shoe company. Wade and…
AP sources: Leonard going to Raptors, DeRozan going to Spurs
Two people familiar with the situation say San Antonio and Toronto have reached an agreement…
Take that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on games
LAS VEGAS – Here’s a scenario: LeBron James is four assists and three rebounds shy…
The Latest: Charlotte council votes yes on GOP convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Latest on a bid by Charlotte, North Carolina to host the…
Pols play at Nationals Park, but that’s not Trump’s game
WASHINGTON – During every previous All-Star Game in Washington, the president was part of the…
Underdog status suits Croatia perfectly for World Cup final
MOSCOW – A billion-dollar assembly of stars makes France the favourite for the World Cup…
2 lawyers representing ex-wife of slain NBA player withdraw
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two lawyers who were representing the ex-wife of slain former NBA player…
LeBron James a no-show at pizza party celebrating LA arrival
CULVER CITY, Calif. – Hundreds of fans hoping to see new Los Angeles Laker LeBron…
Former NBA player Washington sentenced for charity fraud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former NBA player Kermit Washington has been sentenced to six years…
It’s official: Lakers announce LeBron James has signed
LOS ANGELES – It’s official. LeBron is a Laker. The Los Angeles Lakers announced the…
Bench dynamo VanVleet says loyalty a factor in quick deal with Raptors
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet was out at a local drug store getting diapers just after…
Koreas begin basketball friendlies in latest peace gesture
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The rival Koreas on Wednesday began two days of friendly…
Koreas begin basketball friendlies in latest peace gesture
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The rival Koreas on Wednesday began two days of friendly…
Next up for Canada’s men’s basketball team: Venezuela, Brazil, Chile
OTTAWA – Canada’s men’s basketball team will face Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela next on its…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Boys, coach in stable health after 10 days lost in Thai cave MAE SAI, Thailand…
In wake of basketball brawl, Triano preaches cool heads to Canadians
OTTAWA – Jay Triano dodged a few fists and flying chairs in his day. But…
Down town: Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses LA, Lakers
CLEVELAND – LeBron James jerseys in assorted colours hung inside the Cavaliers team shop, their…
Olynyk, Scrubb score 14 points apiece as Canada beats U.S. Virgin Islands 99-69
OTTAWA – The final buzzer sounded on Canada’s first round of FIBA World Cup qualifying…
Wild brawl mars Australia-Philippines basketball game
MANILA, Philippines – Basketball’s international governing body has opened disciplinary hearings against Australia and the…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers
CLEVELAND – LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team. The Los…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador on brink of historic presidential win MEXICO CITY (AP) — Leftist populist…
Teenaged point guard Andrew Nembhard quietly shining for Canada’s senior squad
TORONTO – Teen phenom R.J. Barrett made a huge splash in his national senior basketball…