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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…
Source: Backup guard Fred VanVleet agrees to two-year deal with Raptors
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet has always bet on himself. Because for awhile, it seemed like…
‘Jurassic World 2’ takes No. 1 again
LOS ANGELES – The “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” dinosaurs ruled the box office for a…
Goodbye ACC, Hello Scotiabank Arena: Changes begin at home of Leafs, Raptors
TORONTO – From the flashy full-motion video signage outside the building to the small logos…
LeBron returns to LA to plot next move as free agency nears
CLEVELAND – LeBron James flew back to Los Angeles from a family vacation in the…
Barrett, Olynyk lead Canada to win over Dominican Republic in WCup qualifying
TORONTO – Just a week after R.J. Barrett made his debut for Canada’s senior basketball…
Toronto Raptors set to play pre-season games in Vancouver, Montreal
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will play pre-season games in Vancouver and Montreal this year.…
Woodbine CEO Lawson putting on CFL hat in trying to grow Queen’s Plate
TORONTO – Jim Lawson is using a very familiar model as he builds the $1-million…
Israel convicts hacker who threatened US Jewish centres
JERUSALEM – An Israeli court on Thursday convicted a Jewish Israeli man on charges including…
Funeral held for Bronx teen killed in a gang attack
NEW YORK – Thousands of mourners said farewell on Wednesday to a teenager whose brutal…