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Raptors forward Brandon Ingram named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram will step in for star guard Steph Curry…
‘Operation Mincemeat,’ ’13 Going on 30: The Musical’ coming to Toronto
TORONTO — The Broadway smash “Operation Mincemeat,” musical adaptations of “The Karate Kid” and “13…
Canada’s Mboko dispatches Zvonareva in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko made quick work of former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva…
Ukrainians push for permanent residency in Canada as war with Russia grinds on
OTTAWA — Roksolana Kryshtanovych never planned on moving to Canada before Russia’s war, but the…
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson and Angels pitcher Reid Detmers go to salary arbitration
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Catcher Tyler Stephenson argued his salary arbitration case against the Cincinnati…
Injury-depleted Pacers suffer another big blow as Johnny Furphy tears ACL in right knee
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The injury-depleted Indiana Pacers have been dealt another blow, announcing Monday that…
Poulin injured in Canada women’s win over Czechia; Oldham wins slopestyle bronze
MILAN — Julia Gosling scored twice as Canada defeated Czechia 5-1 in women’s hockey play…
‘Strategic choice’: B.C. backs bid to host new defence bank in Vancouver
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government is supporting a private bid to host a new international…
Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
Just 102 days after a thrilling World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming…
Montreal Alouettes sign American quarterback Anthony Brown Jr.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have added to their quarterback corps, signing American Anthony Brown…
Mboko, Gauff suffer marathon doubles loss at Qatar Open tennis tournament
DOHA — Toronto’s Victoria Mboko and American partner Coco Gauff lost their opening round doubles…
In the news today: Tax exemptions, Alberta tribute hockey game, Super Bowl highlights
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rajakovic predicts big things for Barnes after dominant performance vs. Pacers
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic believes that the future belongs to Scottie…
Jakucionis goes 6 for 6 from 3 as Heat roll past Wizards 132-101
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22…
Barnes has 25 points and 14 rebounds in Raptors’ 122-104 win over Pacers
TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Toronto…
Scottie Barnes’s double-double leads Raptors in 122-104 rout of Pacers
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes had a double-double to lead the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko wins opening-round match in straight sets at Qatar Open
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko defeated Czechia’s Marie Bouzkova 7-5, 6-2 in opening-round women’s singles…
Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles won their salary arbitration case Saturday against pitcher…
WNBA’s newest offer makes small revenue sharing increases, housing concessions AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA’s newest proposal to the players’ union that was delivered…
Balmy in B.C. and Alberta as jet stream’s dip south brings deep freeze to Ontario
Meteorologists say the position of the jet stream is to blame for bone-chilling cold in…
Ontario Liberals announce date to select new leader, kicking off race
TORONTO — The Ontario Liberal Party says it will select a new leader on Nov.…
Shooting Stars returning to NBA’s All-Star Saturday Night lineup
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For the first time since 2015, the NBA’s Shooting Stars event…
Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees have agreed to a $4 million,…
Inside the ‘con code’, the unwritten rules that may be fuelling prison violence
VANCOUVER — In a Surrey, B.C., pretrial centre, an inmate is goaded into fighting his…