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Raptors Uprising GC boss Shane Talbot to oversee Canada’s NBA 2K esports team
TORONTO – Shane Talbot, who oversaw Raptors Uprising GC’s perfect NBA 2K League regular season…
It’s done: The NBA comes back on Dec. 22, a 72-game season
It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22. The NBA’s board of governors unanimously…
“I like to compete against the best” – De Grasse disappointed he won’t race Coleman
The world’s fastest men have never intimidated Andre De Grasse. He prefers to measure himself…
‘All Screwed Up’ aims to untangle the legacy of DJ Screw
NEW YORK – When DJ Screw started trending in August, it wasn’t because of newly…
Njoo: ‘Promising’ start to health protocols for world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA – Canada’s deputy chief of public health says the initial health and safety protocols…
NBA draft one of several huge tasks facing the Raptors this month
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have the 29th and 59th picks in Wednesday night’s NBA…
Thompson has torn Achilles tendon, expected to miss season
SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has suffered a torn right Achilles…
Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida,…
We the nomads: Toronto Raptors far from first Canadian team to seek temporary home
As the Toronto Raptors move to Tampa, Fla.,to start the NBA season, they can look…
Fred VanVleet signs four-year, US$85-million deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – Fred VanVleet, one of the most coveted players in NBA free agency this…
AP source: Tristan Thompson to Celtics, Gordon Hayward to Hornets
Tristan Thompson and Gordon Hayward have found new homes. Thompson agreed on a two-year, $19…
‘I am one of yours forever,’ departing Serge Ibaka tells Raptors fans
TORONTO – He may be leaving Toronto, but Serge Ibaka says he’ll always be a…
Keep the mask: A vaccine won’t end the US crisis right away
NEW YORK – Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon. Despite the…
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet says contract negotiations were “easy”
Fred VanVleet did a pre-draft workout for one particular NBA team, who didn’t know who…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew Waiters and bartenders are being…
Tweet on spare change generates big money for virus aid
SALT LAKE CITY – Andy Larsen is a sports writer, but with so many games…
Boucher says big contract won’t change him; taking care of his mom is a priority
Chris Boucher’s story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone…
College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas
The strangest anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games…
Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season
NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the…
Mike Tyson returns to ring, records draw in exhibition with Jones
LOS ANGELES – Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and…
Toronto Raptors dip into free agency to sign centre Alex Len, forward DeAndre Bembry
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed free agents Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry on Sunday.…
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of…
Oklahoma governor declares day of prayer as virus surges
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the coronavirus surges in Oklahoma, nearing 200,000 total cases on Tuesday,…