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Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future

TORONTO - The first half of the Toronto Raptors' season ended the same way it started - with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points to lead the Easte...

Feb 12, 2025

Marner scores winner, Crosby stars as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 Nations

MONTREAL - Mitch Marner scored at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger ended a back-and-forth extra pe...

Feb 12, 2025

Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition...

Feb 12, 2025

Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers clobber Toronto Raptors 131-108

TORONTO - The Cleveland Cavaliers raced to an early lead and never looked back in a 131-108 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Cleveland's balanced scoring attack was headed by all sta...

Feb 12, 2025

NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

MONTREAL - The World Cup of Hockey is coming back in 2028. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh announced the return of the men's international tou...

Feb 12, 2025

Raptors announce multi-year extension for recently acquired forward Brandon ingram

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed recently acquired small forward Brandon Ingram to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed but ESPN, which ...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 12, 2025

Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill agrees to $3.5 million, 1-year deal with Marlins

MIAMI (AP) - Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins agreed Wednesday to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. He went ...

Feb 12, 2025

Edmonton looks to impress as expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site game

EDMONTON - When the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge meet Sunday at a sold-out Rogers Place, it will feel like more than a one-off game. It will feel like Edmonton is on trial. The Alberta capital i...

Feb 12, 2025

Teammates for the first time, Tkachuk brothers ready to rock at 4 Nations Face-Off

MONTREAL - Matthew Tkachuk has vivid memories of the village. He was eight years old. Younger brother Brady was six. Their father, Keith, was playing at his fourth and final Olympics for the United St...

Feb 12, 2025

Hockey Quebec announces ban on smelling salts, citing health risk for players

MONTREAL - Hockey Quebec is banning the use of smelling salts, citing concern over their use by young players. The governing body published a directive stating the ammonia-based inhalants are no longe...

Feb 12, 2025