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Ujiri confident Raptors can re-sign Leonard, will respect decision either way

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made his all-in push and it paid off with an NBA title. It will soon be time for Kawhi Leonard to lay his cards on the table.

Jun 25, 2019 4:36 PM Read more >

Blues sign coach Craig Berube to 3-year contract extension

ST. LOUIS — The Blues made official Tuesday what everyone had expected the moment Craig Berube led St. Louis to a remarkable turnaround capped by the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.

Jun 25, 2019 3:52 PM Read more >

Rays owner says shared season with Montreal is best option

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The principal owner of the Rays says it's unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with Montreal is the best option. "I don't see it happening in St.

Jun 25, 2019 3:24 PM Read more >

Duncan announces $30 million to promote safety and inclusiveness in sport

TORONTO — The federal government is investing $30 million over five years into initiatives to promote safety and inclusiveness in sport. Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and sport, made the announcement in a release Tuesday.

Jun 25, 2019 2:58 PM Read more >

Leonard in Lego: Canadian animator recreates Kawhi's famous buzzer-beater

TORONTO — Calgary-raised stop-motion animator Jared Jacobs is a big Toronto Raptors fan and wants star player Kawhi Leonard to stay with the NBA Championship team.

Jun 25, 2019 2:42 PM Read more >

Toronto FC looks to snap winless skid in coach Greg Vanney's 200th game

TORONTO — Greg Vanney has encountered better times in his five years as head coach of Toronto FC.

Jun 25, 2019 1:57 PM Read more >

Eskimos receiver, Redblacks QB, Ticats running back named top performers

TORONTO — Edmonton Eskimos receiver Greg Ellingson, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dominique Davis and Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Sean Thomas Erlington have been named the CFL's top performers of the week for Week 2.

Jun 25, 2019 11:21 AM Read more >

NHL's 2019-20 schedule includes outdoor game in Regina, Hockey Day in Canada

NEW YORK — A Vancouver Canucks 50th anniversary celebration, the annual Hockey Day in Canada and an outdoor game in Regina mark Canadian highlights on the 2019-20 NHL schedule.

Jun 25, 2019 10:58 AM Read more >

Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros returning to Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros to their practice roster.

Jun 25, 2019 8:55 AM Read more >

Montreal Impact not worried about players being overlooked for all-star game

MONTREAL — All-star snubs aside, the Montreal Impact are counting on collective performances to stay in playoff contention.

Jun 25, 2019 8:47 AM Read more >