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Struggling Nets part ways with Canadian coach and basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash

NEW YORK — Canadian head coach Steve Nash is out in Brooklyn after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

Nov 1, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

Collaros, Lewis in the running for CFL's outstanding player award

TORONTO — Another year, another West Division outstanding player nomination for Zach Collaros. The Winnipeg quarterback secured the Western nomination Tuesday for a second straight year.

Nov 1, 2022 10:22 AM Read more >

Stevens, Mills, Adeyemi-Berglund honoured as Stampeders sweep CFL weekly awards

TORONTO — Quarterback Tommy Stevens, running back Dedrick Mills and defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund of the Calgary Stampeders swept the CFL's top performers honours Tuesday.

Nov 1, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Canada finalizes training camp roster for FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Edmonton

TORONTO — Canada's men's national basketball team roster will consist of less NBA talent and more pro experience from elsewhere heading into the fifth World Cup qualifying window. The Canadians will face Venezuela Nov. 10 and then take on Panama Nov.

Nov 1, 2022 7:53 AM Read more >

Justin Turner wins MLB's Clemente Award for philanthropy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner won Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for character, community involvement and philanthropy on Monday.

Oct 31, 2022 10:21 PM Read more >

Siakam nets 31 points, 12 boards in Raptors' 139-109 rout of Atlanta Hawks

TORONTO — If the Toronto Raptors raised a few eyebrows listing Scottie Barnes at guard on their training camp roster, Monday's masterful performance would have silenced the critics.

Oct 31, 2022 8:31 PM Read more >

World Series opener most viewed on TV since 2019

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Houston Astros in the World Series opener drew 11.68 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and the Fox Sports streaming app, the highest for Game 1 since 2019.

Oct 31, 2022 5:11 PM Read more >

Einarson crew trips New Zealand, Gushue beat by U.S. at Pan Continental Championship

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson's Canada squad scored five in the eighth end to complete an 11-3 win over New Zealand on Monday in its opening match at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships.

Oct 31, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.

Oct 31, 2022 4:28 PM Read more >

Neymar's trial on fraud and corruption concludes

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Neymar’s trial concluded on Monday with the company that accused him of fraud and corruption reducing the prison sentence it sought for the player’s alleged involvement in irregularities related to his transfer from Santos to

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