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Irma already causing big changes to Florida sports schedules
MIAMI – Hurricane Irma’s looming arrival is already preventing the Miami Dolphins and Florida International…
The Latest: Memorial held for Texas coach
HOUSTON – The Latest on Harvey and the storm’s aftermath (all times local): 7:40 p.m.…
Grab a mattress: Businesses become storm shelters in Texas
HOUSTON – Of all the places that have been turned into shelters for Hurricane Harvey…
Cavs encouraged by sudden twist in arena makeover project
CLEVELAND – A group opposing a $140 million renovation to Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena has…
A look at some Canadian titles at the Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO – At total of 28 Canadian features are in the lineup for this year’s…
Finally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big trade
CLEVELAND – The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving…
Stephon Marbury has emotional moment with Beijing fan at Q&A
NEW YORK – Stephon Marbury had to wipe tears from his eyes. He had just…
Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch opens doors as shelter
HOUSTON – Joel Osteen opened his Houston megachurch to those seeking shelter from floodwaters Tuesday…
Crippled Houston watches dams, levees; forecast offers hope
HOUSTON – With its flood defences strained, the crippled city of Houston anxiously watched dams…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Harvey on track to move from Houston
HOUSTON – Four days after Harvey made landfall as the fiercest hurricane to hit the…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Aug. 29 ——— FREELAND CALLS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE…
Cavaliers scrap plans for $140M Quicken Loans Arena makeover
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have scrapped plans for a $140 million renovation of Quicken…
Snagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND – Just when it appeared the Cavaliers’ chaotic summer had calmed, there’s a flare-up.…
Canada counting on huge pool of players to get them to 2019 World Cup
TORONTO – Joel Anthony rarely turns down a chance to suit up for Canada. The…
College football on Facebook: Site to stream 15 games in ’17
Facebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2017. There are…
Boston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, more
CLEVELAND – Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James. Now he has…
Anthony, Heslip and Nicholson headline Canadian roster for FIBA AmeriCup
TORONTO – Centre Joel Anthony, guard Brady Heslip and forward Andrew Nicholson headline the Canadian…
Celtics to retire Paul Pierce’s No. 34
BOSTON – The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce’s No. 34 during their Feb. 11…
Steinbrenner, Torre like Jeter in front office with Marlins
CHICAGO – Derek Jeter won five World Series during a 20-year run with the New…
Nielsen count: Measuring value of esports tournaments
NEW YORK – Nielsen has launched a competitive gaming branch that will measure the value…
AP Explains: How the Texas ‘bathroom bill’ keeps faltering
AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas version of a North Carolina-style “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people…
LeBron calls for love, unity before taking swipe at Trump
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Along with getting good grades and listening to their parents, LeBron James…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2017. There are…