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Obama says campus sex assault an affront to humanity, announces campaign to change attitudes
WASHINGTON – Amid a new focus on violence against women, President Barack Obama kicked off a star-powered campaign Friday against campus sexual assault particularly targeted at encouraging men to take a stand.
Toronto FC looking for new jersey sponsor at end of 2014 MLS season
TORONTO – Toronto FC is looking for a new jersey sponsor.
ESPN suspends Simmons for 3 weeks for profane tirade about NFL Commissioner Goodell
ESPN has suspended Bill Simmons for three weeks after he repeatedly called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar during a profane tirade on a podcast.
Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor arrested for domestic assault at hotel in Michigan
Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor has been arrested in Michigan on domestic assault charges, according to East Lansing Police.
Cavaliers coach David Blatt gets right to business in first NBA practice
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Cavaliers coach David Blatt got right to business Saturday in his first NBA practice after two decades working overseas.
Toronto Raptors open camp hoping to pick up where they left off last season
TORONTO – The agonizing image of Kyle Lowry’s blocked shot at the Game 7 buzzer has played itself over and over in the Raptors’ minds all summer, like a bad song stuck on repeat.
Big-screen buff Patterson disappointed his quest to find Pacino was unsuccessful
TORONTO – Part of Patrick Patterson’s basketball off-season involved searching for Al Pacino.
FIFA official says there is no Plan B to avoid playing Women’s World Cup on turf
TORONTO – Despite the threat of a lawsuit from top players, there is no Plan B beyond playing the 2015 Women’s World Cup of soccer on artificial turf.
Former NBA star Kenny Smith and family to appear on reality show on TBS in spring
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former NBA star Kenny Smith and his family will appear on a reality show on TBS in the spring.
NHL PREVIEW:NHL’s rebuilding teams set for a race to last place in McDavid Derby
ERIE, Pa. – In a sport that doesn’t exactly feature the language of saints and choir boys, there’s a dirty, four-letter word that even hockey players don’t want to hear: tank.
LeBron hopes to inspire kids with his story and those of other prominent athletes in TV series
CLEVELAND – LeBron James is hoping to motivate kids by telling his own inspiring story.
Abby Wambach, players go to court to try to force Canada to host World Cup on grass
The push to get Canada to stage the Women’s World Cup on grass instead of artificial turf is now a legal matter, with American star Abby Wambach and a group of players “fully prepared to go forward zealously and aggressively in court” to force a change, their lawyer said on Thursday.
NHL PREVIEW:Gary Bettman still going strong after more than 21 years at the helm
Gary Bettman was walking down a Toronto street recently when a fan approached him.
Raptors veteran Amir Johnson hopes innovative program leads to healthy season
BURNABY, B.C. – Amir Johnson has injured his ankles so many times, he’s become intimate with playing hurt. Feeling good is fleeting.
Ujiri: Raptors point guard Lowry has shown signs of maturing this pre-season
BURNABY, B.C. – For all the talk about a more mature Kyle Lowry this pre-season, his actions in one particular practice this week spoke louder than words.
Canadian Nik Stauskas makes NBA debut against team he grew up watching
VANCOUVER – Nik Stauskas was nine years old when he was selected to play one-on-one with then-Raptors star Vince Carter at an open team scrimmage at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.
DeRozan scores 21, Raptors beat Kings 99-94 in Vancouver exhibition
VANCOUVER – DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in their preseason opener, as the NBA returned to Vancouver for a day.
DeRozan scores 21 points as Raptors open pre-season with 99-94 win over Kings
VANCOUVER – DeMar DeRozan dribbled around opponents and drove to the basket with grace and ease Sunday night.
NBA extends television deals with ESPN and TNT for 9 years through 2024-25
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their contracts.
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NHL PREVIEW:As analytics become prevalent, advanced hockey stats still evolving
The NHL is at the beginning of an analytics awakening.
LeBron James estimated by Forbes to overtake Tiger Woods in brand value
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Forbes estimates LeBron James has replaced Tiger Woods as the athlete with the top brand value.
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NHL’s Bettman fine with being longest-tenured commissioner; being oldest doesn’t sit as well
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is fully comfortable with being the dean of those in charge of major North American sports. Being the oldest well, that is a different story.