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Kobe’s legacy in the NBA lives on in a new way. Two players bear his name
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s Kobe, wearing the uniform of a team from Los Angeles.…
Ja Morant’s lawyers cite ‘stand your ground’ law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant…
With player stylists and Gucci collabs, MLB eyes a fresh look with younger fans
SEATTLE (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. topped off a Barbiecore ’fit with a jeweled chain…
Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of…
Book Review: John McPhee delivers a lovely ‘reminiscence montage’ in ’Tabula Rasa’
“Tabula Rasa, Volume 1” by John McPhee (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) What do you do…
NBA reveals plans for in-season tournament that starts in November
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup. The NBA unveiled the details Saturday…
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Recent events that indicate Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory As a warming Earth simmered…
Raptors confirm Jakob Poeltl will return on multi-year deal, also ink Jalen McDaniels
TORONTO – Getting some closure on some unfinished business is just one of the reasons…
Work just beginning for the point man of new women’s professional hockey league
A league name and logo, cities where teams will be located and a game schedule…
Summer movie season is in full swing. Here’s what’s coming through Labor Day
The summer movie season goes into high-gear in July, with the arrival of the seventh…
Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic’s staff…
Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors
TORONTO – When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one…
Toronto Raptors officially sign first-round draft pick Gradey Dick
TORONTO – Gradey Dick is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The swingman signed…
Q&A: Violinist and singer Sudan Archives brings ‘fiddle soft punk’ to Glastonbury debut
PILTON, England (AP) — Brittney Denise Parks, better known as Sudan Archives, is an avant-garde…
James Wade leaving WNBA’s Chicago Sky to join Toronto Raptors as assistant coach
TORONTO – The Chicago Sky say head coach and general manager James Wade is joining…