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Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee celebration takes a ratings bow
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. split from Great Britain is history, but the monarchy…
Review: Adam Sandler basketball drama, ‘Hustle,’ has game
By now you’d think you know what you’re getting with an Adam Sandler sports movie.…
Some 20 million watch primetime hearing of House 1/6 panel
NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 20 million people watched Thursday night’s hearing of the…
AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract…
Former Raptors star Kyle Lowry to have street named after him in Toronto
TORONTO – Former Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry is getting a street named after him…
Title IX timeline: 50 years of halting progress across U.S.
A timeline of key events before, during and after the 1972 passage of the landmark…
Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Exhibiting a determined confidence and grit all game, Andrew Wiggins single-handedly…
Pelicans’ Hayes sentenced for scuffle with L.A. police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was sentenced Tuesday to three…
AP source: Mavericks acquire Wood for 4 players
A person with direct knowledge of the agreement said the Houston Rockets are trading center…
Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston…
Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered…
NBA’s Biyombo brings Congo to the pope after trip canceled
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis may have canceled his planned trip to Congo because…
After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO – Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors’ pre-draft media…
Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can’t win with LIV Golf when the weapon is Saudi-funded money.
A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade…
NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO – Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 16-player roster for next week’s…
Stylish Italian star Lorenzo Insigne says move to Toronto FC was a “life choice”
Toronto FC unveiled the new face of the franchise on Monday, with Italian star forward…
AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for…
Gilgeous-Alexander excited to play in Canada’s World Cup qualifier in his hometown
TORONTO – Nick Nurse was about to launch into his pitch to Canada’s NBA players…
Ivica Zubac, Clippers agree on contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a contract extension with center…
AP source: Knicks dealing Alec Burks, Noel to Pistons
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are trading Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks…
Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges
MONTREAL – Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities…
Cancelled Canada Day parades, Canada’s role in NATO : In The News for June 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Nets acquire Royce O’Neale from Jazz for 23 first-round pick
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Royce O’Neale from the Utah Jazz…
Agency clears way for Oakland Athletics $12B ballpark plan
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California agency on Thursday cleared the way for the Oakland…