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Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely…
Mathurin, Boucher, Dort among those coach Basketball Without Borders camp in Quebec
TORONTO – Three Canadian NBA players will be putting on their coaching hat with top…
MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to baseball and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Billy Bean often flashes…
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Chris Perfetti feels at home with ‘King James’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chances are you won’t find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social…
Conor McGregor is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals game in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA and the Miami Heat are investigating an allegation that former…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Through personal ups and downs, they’ve waited years to perform Hajj. These are their stories…
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun
Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming…
Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says
Bradley Beal will soon be part of the NBA’s newest Big 3, after the three-time…
Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract
TORONTO – Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into the final year of his…
With Wembanyama a player like few others, there’s no debate at the top of this NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama walked into his first NBA news conference Wednesday morning,…
Pharrell fuses entertainment and fashion for confident Louis Vuitton menswear debut
PARIS (AP) — Unveiling a new chapter in its illustrious history, Louis Vuitton made an…
Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as…
Bills trainers cite Hamlin case as example for schools, youth leagues to make life-saving plans
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Buffalo Bills trainers Nate Breske and Denny Kellington rushed onto the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the US Coast Guard says A…
Canada’s Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Leonard Miller selected in NBA Draft
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Canadians Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Leonard Miller heard their names called at the…
Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft
TORONTO – Gradey Dick aims to make an instant impact for his new team. The…
Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was the presumed No. 1 pick for months, the…
4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the ‘perfect place’ for Victor Wembanyama
PARIS (AP) — Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to…
Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A man scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996…
Canada’s Mathurin gets full circle moment paying it forward at BWB Americas camp
LONGUEUIL, Que. – Bennedict Mathurin is paying it forward and in return experiencing a full…
Victor Wembanyama says he won’t play for France’s national team at this year’s World Cup
PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France. The new San Antonio…
Raptors first-round 2023 draft pick talks family, desire to work and Fred VanVleet
TORONTO – Gradey Dick moved his dad to tears on Monday. The newest Toronto Raptors…
From Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France
LONDON (AP) — France might not know too much about baseball. Fashion is another story.…
Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as Canadian men’s basketball head coach
TORONTO – Canada Basketball says Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez will replace Nick Nurse…