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Former president, family speak at Amway co-founder’s funeral
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Former President George W. Bush joined family and friends of Amway…
Olynyk scores 20 points to lead Canada to 85-77 WCup qualifying win over Brazil
LAVAL, Que. – Five NBA players who chose to suit up for Canada just a…
Canadian men applaud Grunwald hiring ahead of World Cup qualifying game
LAVAL, Que. – Tristan Thompson believes Glen Grunwald can get corporate Canada excited about Canadian…
Celtics’ Jabari Bird taking a break after violence charges
Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird said he’s taking a break from the team following charges…
The Latest: Celtic Jabari Bird taking time off amid charges
BOSTON – The Latest on Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird (all times local): 4:20 p.m.…
Clippers voice Ralph Lawler to retire at end of season
LOS ANGELES – Ralph Lawler has announced his intention to retire as the television and…
Former Raptors GM Glen Grunwald to become president and CEO of Canada Basketball
LAVAL, Que. – Glen Grunwald will become the president and CEO of Canada Basketball effective…
Thompson wants to be part of winning culture in Canadian basketball team
MONTREAL – With seconds left in Tuesday’s scrimmage, Kelly Olynyk fired a pass to Aaron…
‘Wake-up call’: 9-11 prompted some to move away to new lives
NEW YORK – On 9-11, Stephen Feuerman saw the World Trade centre aflame through the…
‘Wake-up call’: 9-11 prompted some to move away to new lives
NEW YORK – On 9-11, Stephen Feuerman saw the World Trade Center aflame through the…
Last chance for Canada’s NBA players to help in World Cup qualifying
MONTREAL – Kelly Olynyk could have been trying to squeeze the last gasp out of…
Young Canadian volleyball star Vernon-Evans back healthy in time for worlds
Sharone Vernon-Evans’ first major injury was bad timing for Canada’s men’s volleyball team. The 20-year-old…
The Latest: Djokovic: Umpire changed course of Serena match
NEW YORK – The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 10:15…
Duron Carter makes his debut for the Argonauts but sees limited action in loss
TORONTO – Duron Carter’s Argo debut came as advertised — a handful of plays and…
Passing Grade: Point guards go to head of Hoops Hall class
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Lefty Driesell had the crowd laughing. Dino Radja fought back tears. Blue…
New charges for former North Carolina basketball player
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Police have filed charges against former NBA and University of North Carolina…
Nike’s Kaepernick campaign signals change in shoe politics
A pair of shoes are set aflame with a cigarette lighter, captured on video and…
Former Canadian Olympic Committee boss to lead Toronto esports franchise
TORONTO – After leading Canada’s Olympic charge for seven years, Chris Overholt is now looking…
Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth manager
MINNEAPOLIS – Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a…
Hall of famer Steve Nash changed game of basketball: high school coach
VANCOUVER – When Steve Nash is inducted into basketball’s Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday,…
The Latest: Amway founder Richard DeVos dies at age 92
ADA, Mich. – The Latest on the death of Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic owner…
Amway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92
DETROIT – Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic…
Drake ducks out of TIFF: Toronto performer cancels appearance at ‘Monsters and Men’ premiere
TORONTO – Organizers at the Toronto International Film Festival suffered a setback to their opening…
Proposal would settle Chesapeake lawsuit for $6.95 million
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposed $6.95 million settlement has been filed to end a class-action…