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Paris Fashion Week menswear kicks off with Milan’s Off-White
PARIS – The fashion circus of magazine editors, bloggers, photographers and buyers cried “Bonjour Paris”…
Head coach Triano has the talent, just needs senior men’s basketball team to mesh
VANCOUVER – Head coach Jay Triano believes he has all the right pieces. The task…
Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey ready for next step with Detroit Pistons
DETROIT – Dwane Casey spoke frequently of his journey in the NBA as he was…
In the news today, June 21
Five stories in the news for Thursday, June 21 ——— 10-17 IS THE NEW 4-20…
Toronto Argonauts home opener versus Calgary Stampeders almost sold out
TORONTO – It seems a Grey Cup rematch is resonating with Toronto Argonauts fans. The…
R. J. Barrett leads Canada to win over China at Pacific Rim Basketball Classic
VANCOUVER – Teenager R. J. Barrett scored 16 points and had a pair of assists…
Cory Joseph thrilled to finally play a meaningful basketball game at home
TORONTO – The last time Cory Joseph tugged on a Canadian team jersey, he had…
Dwane Casey wins NBA Coach of the Year award despite getting fired by Raptors
SANTA MONIC, Calif. – Dwane Casey won the NBA Coach of the Year award on…
AP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EDT
Authorities abandon ‘zero-tolerance’ for immigrant families McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has scaled…
Opinionated news dominates cable television last week
NEW YORK – Cable television networks offer sports, reality, comedy and drama. But what’s selling…
Review: NBA greats go geriatric in formulaic ‘Uncle Drew’
For a few shining minutes, “Uncle Drew” is the movie it surely intended to be:…
Son of former NBA star Ainge wins Utah County seat primary
SALT LAKE CITY – The son of former NBA star Danny Ainge has won the…
R.J. Barrett’s emergence on senior squad is perfect timing for Canada
TORONTO – Jay Triano recalls a Canadian basketball team practice he was coaching in 2012.…
Israel convicts hacker who threatened US Jewish centres
JERUSALEM – An Israeli court on Thursday convicted a Jewish Israeli man on charges including…
Woodbine CEO Lawson putting on CFL hat in trying to grow Queen’s Plate
TORONTO – Jim Lawson is using a very familiar model as he builds the $1-million…
Toronto Raptors set to play pre-season games in Vancouver, Montreal
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will play pre-season games in Vancouver and Montreal this year.…
Barrett, Olynyk lead Canada to win over Dominican Republic in WCup qualifying
TORONTO – Just a week after R.J. Barrett made his debut for Canada’s senior basketball…
LeBron returns to LA to plot next move as free agency nears
CLEVELAND – LeBron James flew back to Los Angeles from a family vacation in the…
Source: Backup guard Fred VanVleet agrees to two-year deal with Raptors
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet has always bet on himself. Because for awhile, it seemed like…
Teenaged point guard Andrew Nembhard quietly shining for Canada’s senior squad
TORONTO – Teen phenom R.J. Barrett made a huge splash in his national senior basketball…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador on brink of historic presidential win MEXICO CITY (AP) — Leftist populist…
Olynyk, Scrubb score 14 points apiece as Canada beats U.S. Virgin Islands 99-69
OTTAWA – The final buzzer sounded on Canada’s first round of FIBA World Cup qualifying…
In wake of basketball brawl, Triano preaches cool heads to Canadians
OTTAWA – Jay Triano dodged a few fists and flying chairs in his day. But…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Boys, coach in stable health after 10 days lost in Thai cave MAE SAI, Thailand…