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Marcus Semien surprised by trade to Mets but excited to play in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A month ago, Marcus Semien was a father of four with…
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak suspended two years for anti-doping rule violation
Canada’s most decorated female Olympian has been suspended for two years from her sport for…
Fact File: X’s AI chatbot claims Carney isn’t PM, Russian video set in Toronto
The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok made several errors over the past few weeks when asked…
Pacers star Andrew Nembhard donates equipment to Malvern Family Resource Centre
TORONTO — Andrew Nembhard doesn’t like to think about what his legacy might be, instead…
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak suspended two years for anti-doping rule violation
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has been given a two-year ban from competition…
Canada men get first look at what could await them at draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68…
Former NBA champ Rick Fox announces plans to run in Bahamian general election
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former NBA player Rick Fox announced he will run…
Maple Leafs take road losing streak into game against the Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs (9-10-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3, in the…
Pacers visit Raptors Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage
Indiana Pacers (2-15, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (13-5, second in the…
Pistons beat Pacers 122-117 to tie franchise record with 13th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons…
Raptors list Barrett as day-to-day with sprained knee, Walter starts in his place
TORONTO — It could be a while before RJ Barrett is a regular in the…
Pistons win 13th straight to tie franchise record, beating the Pacers 122-117
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons…
Brandon Ingram scores season-high 37 points as Raptors beat Cavaliers 110-99 for 8th straight win
TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the third…
Ingram’s 37 points leads Raptors past Cavaliers 110-99; Toronto wins eighth in a row
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 37 points as the Raptors beat the Cleveland…
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner declines to say he supports salary cap but might support salary floor
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner declined to say Monday whether…
Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Joni Mitchell’s incredible impact on music will be celebrated at the Juno Awards…
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball…
Brandon Nimmo thought he’d be a Met for life before trade to Rangers for Marcus Semien
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Nimmo always thought he might be like David Wright and…
Mitchell steps in to guide Canada’s men’s basketball team for World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO — Nathaniel Mitchell will return as head coach of the Canadian men’s senior basketball…
Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna,…
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench
TORONTO — When Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic calls on Ja’Kobe Walter to sub…
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (12-5, second in the…