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NHL says it’ll toughen COVID-19 rules to tackle Omicron variant threat
The NHL and National Hockey League Players’ Association have returned to tighter COVID-19 safety measures.
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NHL, NBA among major sports leagues struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks
North America’s major sports leagues were struggling to contain an explosion of COVID-19 outbreaks on Thursday as fans were bracing for a holiday season of disrupti…
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Raptors say safety first in cutting arena capacity
TORONTO – It was less than two months ago that the Toronto Raptors made a triumphant return to Scotiabank Arena, 600 days exactly since they’d last played at home.
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Edmonton-raised star Alphonso Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year
Bayern Munich star and national men’s team anchor Alphonso Davies was named Canada Soccer player of the year on Wednesday.
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Short-handed Nets force overtime, beat Raptors 131-129
NEW YORK (AP) — Patty Mills made a 3 to force overtime, Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 131-1…
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COVID outbreak on Bulls postpones game in Toronto
Thursday’s NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Bulls.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers take home Grey Cup in overtime win against Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Zach Collaros’ 13-yard TD strike to Darvin Adams in overtime earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thrilling 33-25 Grey Cup win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on a windy…
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Achiuwa enters COVID-19 health, safety protocols
Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa has entered health and safety protocols after a close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
12 Dec 2021 | Sports -
Raptors hold on to beat Knicks 90-87
TORONTO – On a night that wasn’t particularly pretty for the Toronto Raptors, the frantic final minute was all about sheer will on defence.
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Trent Jr. scores 24, Raptors beat struggling Knicks 90-87
TORONTO (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points, Fred VanVleet had 17 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors won their 10th straight home meeting against New…
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Why are countries boycotting the Beijing Olympics? Here’s what you need to know
Canada has joined the United States, the U.K. and Australia in a diplomatic boycott<strong> </strong>of the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday, adding its voice to the chorus of countri
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Toronto hosts New York in conference showdown
New York Knicks (12-13, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (11-14, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
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Olympic decathlon champ Warner wins Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s Athlete of the Year
Decathlete Damian Warner was named the winner of the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, capping a triumphant season highlighted by his O…
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Tiger Woods announces golf return at PNC Championship, will play with son
Tiger Woods will be returning to competitive golf.
08 Dec 2021 | Sports -
Boucher credits meditation, film for improvement
TORONTO – Playing poorly and clearly miserable, Chris Boucher found himself as an afterthought in coach Nick Nurse’s rotation just 20 games into this NBA season.
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Canadian junior women’s field hockey team gets testing exemption to return from South Africa
Twenty athletes and five staff on Field Hockey Canada’s junior women’s field hockey team have received a federal government exemption that will get them home this w…
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Major League Baseball players locked out in first work stoppage in 26 years
Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners …
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Peng Shuai: Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over concerns
The head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Pe…
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Toronto Blue Jays beef up starting rotation by signing Kevin Gausman to 5 year, $110M deal
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a five-year, US$110-million contract as the team retools its starting rotation heading int…
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Grizzlies hand Raptors third straight loss
TORONTO – Midway through the third quarter, Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes stole the ball off Steven Adams then slowed down to look back at the Memphis big man befor…
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Tiger Woods says part-time return to golf ‘realistic’ after recovering from car crash
Tiger Woods says he expects to play golf again, just not very often, and he doesn’t see himself reaching the top of the sport again because “I don’t think that’s a …
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Ottawa working to get women’s field hockey team home from South Africa after Omicron travel ban
The federal government is working hard to get a Canadian field hockey team stranded in South Africa back home. The situation has arisen as a result of the Omicron v…
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Toronto plays Memphis, looks to end home slide
Memphis Grizzlies (10-10, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (9-12, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
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Dragic leaves Raptors to handle “personal matter”
TORONTO – Goran Dragic has left the Toronto Raptors due to a personal matter.
28 Nov 2021 | Sports -
2016 Rio Olympics chief sentenced to 30 years in prison for buying votes to secure Games
Carlos Arthur Nuzman, the head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee for more than two decades, was sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in jail for allegedly buying vo…
26 Nov 2021 | Sports -
Morant and the Grizzlies take on the Raptors
Toronto Raptors (8-10, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9-8, sixth in the Western Conference)
23 Nov 2021 | Sports -
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s video call with IOC draws criticism, raises questions
A video call between the head of the International Olympic Committee and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, whose nearly three-week disappearance from public view sp…
22 Nov 2021 | Sports -
FIFA delegation wraps up visits to 2026 World Cup candidate cities with Toronto stop
TORONTO – A FIFA delegation wrapped up its visits to candidate cities for the 2026 World Cup with a stop in Toronto on Monday, having already seen Canadian soccer a…
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Poole, Wiggins lead Warriors past Raptors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole had his second straight 30-point performance with 33, Andrew Wiggins added 32 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warr…
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Defending champ Homan loses again at Canadian Curling trials
SASKATOON – Early losses to the bottom two seeds at Canada’s Olympic curling trials have put defending women’s champion Rachel Homan in a tough spot at the SaskTel …
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Homan drops opener to Harrison at curling trials
SASKATOON – Jacqueline Harrison admitted that nerves were a challenge in her debut appearance Saturday at the Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials.
21 Nov 2021 | Sports -
Missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappears in public at Beijing event
Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public Sunday at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer, as the ruling Communist …
21 Nov 2021 | Sports -
Member of China state media shares photo of missing tennis star Peng Shuai
An employee of Chinese state TV has posted a photo and videos of missing tennis star Peng Shuai online in a new effort to dispel concern about her disappearance aft…
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Siakam’s 32 help Raptors beat Kings 108-89
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and the Toronto Raptors continued their recent dominance in Sacramento, …
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Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin tests positive for COVID-19
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19.
19 Nov 2021 | Sports