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Canadian rookie Alexander-Walker unfazed by rough NBA debut against Raptors
TORONTO – New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry praised Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker for his…
Raptors celebrate 2019 NBA title before beating Pelicans in season opener
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors celebrated their NBA title in style Tuesday night. The reigning…
Raptors president Masai Ujiri won’t be charged for shoving deputy at NBA Finals
SAN FRANCISCO – California prosecutors announced Tuesday that they won’t charge Toronto Raptors president Masai…
Raptors Bling: NBA champions receive their rings in pre-game ceremony
TORONTO – If the next-level size of the Toronto Raptors’ championship ring doesn’t drop jaws,…
Pelicans coach not taking Raptors lightly despite Leonard’s absence
TORONTO – New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry wasn’t letting the absence of Kawhi Leonard…
Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men’s team
Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the Spartans…
Canada sets record with 16 national players on opening rosters for NBA season
NEW YORK – NBA opening-night rosters will include 16 Canadians, setting a record for most…
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank relinquishes CEO post
BALTIMORE – Under Armour founder Kevin Plank will step down as CEO in the new…
So bad for so long, does DC stand for District of Champions?
WASHINGTON – As Sean Doolittle and the rest of the Nationals geared up for Washington’s…
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out 6-8 weeks after knee scope
NEW ORLEANS – Zion Williamson will miss the start of the season after the No.…
Raptors ready to celebrate championship season before tipping off new campaign
TORONTO – Before the Toronto Raptors get on with the business of trying to defend…
Canadian rookie Mfiondu Kabengele learning quickly from Clippers superstars
VANCOUVER – Canadian rookie Mfiondu Kabengele knows he has a lot to learn heading into…
AP source: Raptors, Siakam agree on 4-year max extension
Pascal Siakam is officially a major part of the Toronto Raptors’ long-term plans. The Raptors…
The art of the boast: Trump’s a master
WASHINGTON – It’s never just a deal. President Donald Trump’s penchant for overselling his accomplishments…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games MLB Post-season American League Championship Series N.Y. Yankees 4 Houston 1 (Houston leads…
Fans support Hong Kong, Tibet at Nets’ 1st game since China
NEW YORK – A group of fans held signs, wore shirts and chanted support for…
OG Anunoby leads Raptors past Nets 123-107 as Toronto closes out pre-season
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – OG Anunoby scored 18 points and Toronto had nine players score at…
Hong Kong protesters mock China leaders, defy face mask ban
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters donned cartoon character masks and mocked China’s leaders while forming human…
Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at Florida party
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Dennis Rodman is pleading not guilty to a misdemeanour charge of…
Former Raptor Kawhi Leonard still feeling love from Canadian basketball fans
VANCOUVER – Canadians continue to be stereotypically polite to former Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard.…
TSN president weighs in on the network, competition and sports media landscape
TORONTO – Ask TSN president Stewart Johnston about his start at the network and he’ll…
China denies it asked for Morey’s firing over HK tweet
BEIJING – China is refuting NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s claim that it demanded the firing…
Basketball fans welcome former Raptor Kawhi Leonard back to Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Kawhi Leonard had a tough night on the court Thursday, but basketball fans…
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games MLB Post-season American League Championship Series Houston 8 N.Y. Yankees 3 (Astros lead…