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Toronto Raptors welcome Lowry ‘home’ for retirement announcement
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry, the Raptors, Toronto and Canada were a perfect fit. Now they’ll…
Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
The owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of…
Rogers’ MLSE play the latest shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say
TORONTO — Sports business experts say Rogers Communications Inc.’s full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports…
Donovan Mitchell agrees to 4-year, $273 million extension with Cavaliers, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with…
Timeline: Kyle Lowry’s biggest moments with the Toronto Raptors
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry is retiring after a 20-year NBA career that included nine seasons…
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall. Christian…
Flau’jae Johnson scores 23 and the Storm beat the Sparks 82-64
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored 23 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 15 and the…
Forward Rui Hachimura agrees to a 2-year, $28M deal with Clippers, will leave Lakers, AP source says
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed on a two-year…
Nembhard bros. reunite for Canada in FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying window
TORONTO — Andrew and Ryan Nembhard grew up playing basketball together, starting with a Little…
US-Bosnia World Cup match sets US viewership records in English and Spanish
The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup was viewed by nearly 26.4 million…
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets…
Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown trade was about Celtics’ salary cap and future flexibility
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and team owner Bill Chisholm…
Center Al Horford receives new 2-year, $14 million contract to remain with Warriors, AP source says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Veteran center Al Horford is staying with the Golden State Warriors,…
Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges scare factor in switching teams for first time in his NBA career
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that change is scary as he switches teams for…
Toronto Raptors hosting news conference with ‘special guest’ on Tuesday morning
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a…
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days.…
Rogers to take full ownership of MLSE with $4.35B purchase of remaining stake
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who helped launch the careers of some of the…
US faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins
SEATTLE (AP) — After a successful card trick that made Folarin Balogun’s suspension disappear, the…
Coco Gauff’s buzzer-beater at Wimbledon reminds her of Kawhi Leonard’s shot
LONDON (AP) — There’s not usually a clock ticking down in tennis. Yet for Coco…
Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother
NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain…
Denny Hamlin wins pole position for NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has the pole position for a NASCAR Cup Series…
Gilgeous-Alexander show rolls into hometown of Hamilton as Canada routs Puerto Rico
HAMILTON — It was the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander show before, after, and especially during the fourth…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square…