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Tempers run high as esports gamers get into it after NBA 2K League contest

Tempers run high as esports gamers get into it after NBA 2K League contest

Two esports gamers have been suspended for their role in a post-game melee after an NBA 2K League game between Celtics Crossover Gaming and Hawks Talon GC.
Raptors and Leafs playoff games highlight Toronto's super Saturday

Raptors and Leafs playoff games highlight Toronto's super Saturday

TORONTO — When Nick Nurse sat down at his post-practice media availability on Friday, a reporter remarked "Nice hat." The Raptors coach was wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs cap, a gift he said was from his Leafs counterpart Mike Babcock.
Judge orders Quebecor to reconnect TVA Sports signal for Bell TV subscribers

Judge orders Quebecor to reconnect TVA Sports signal for Bell TV subscribers

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ordered Quebecor to reconnect the signal for three TVA Sports channels to Bell TV customers Friday night.
Bottas, Vettel lead Chinese GP practice sessions

Bottas, Vettel lead Chinese GP practice sessions

SHANGHAI — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel led Friday's practice sessions ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. Off the track, Formula One prepared to celebrate its 1,000th race on Sunday.
Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen rediscovering his game in playoffs

Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen rediscovering his game in playoffs

BOSTON — Frederik Andersen settled the puck behind his net, patiently faked out the hard-charging Brad Marchand and zipped a pass beyond Patrice Bergeron to clear the defensive zone.
Florida guard Nembhard enters NBA draft without hiring agent

Florida guard Nembhard enters NBA draft without hiring agent

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard has entered the NBA draft without hiring an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning for his sophomore season.
Little big men: Calgary Flames look to undersized players for some 'heavy lifting'

Little big men: Calgary Flames look to undersized players for some 'heavy lifting'

CALGARY — Being a smaller player used to be an obstacle in the NHL, but the Calgary Flames have turned that notion upside down. The five-foot-nine, 165-pound Johnny Gaudreau led the Western Conference's top team in scoring this season with 99 points.
McGill drops Redmen name, citing pain caused to Indigenous students

McGill drops Redmen name, citing pain caused to Indigenous students

MONTREAL — McGill University is dropping the Redmen name for its men's varsity sports teams, effective immediately, the university announced Friday.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime gets Monte Carlo wild card

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime gets Monte Carlo wild card

MONTE CARLO — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has been given a wild card into the Monte-Carlo Masters next week.
Kevin McKenna, Randee Hermus headed to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame

Kevin McKenna, Randee Hermus headed to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Former Canada captain Kevin McKenna and Randee Hermus have been named to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. McKenna, 39, won 63 caps for Canada between 2000 and 2012, serving as captain 27 times.
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