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NBA Notebook: Blazers coach Billups likens Sharpe's potential to Suns star Booker

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups didn't hold back in his vision of what Shaedon Sharpe could develop into in the NBA. Portland selected Sharpe, of London, Ont., seventh overall in 20...

Oct 31, 2023

Police: Investigation into hockey player Adam Johnson's death may 'take some time'

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police say the investigation into the death of hockey player Adam Johnson remains ongoing and will likely "take some time." Police said in a statement Wedne...

Oct 31, 2023

Sources: Ex-CFL star, Ontario cabinet minister Lumsden in mix for Elks president

A name familiar to Edmonton Elks fans has surfaced as a potential president of the CFL club. According to two sources, Neil Lumsden, who won three Grey Cups as a fullback with Edmonton, has emerged as...

Oct 31, 2023

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - James Harden got his trade to the Clippers. The Sixers sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petruev to L.A. for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, K.J. Martin, a 2028 unprot...

Oct 31, 2023

Golden Knights outlast gritty Canadiens to win 3-2 in shootout

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theordore scored in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Monday night. Paul Cotter and William Carrier scored in re...

Oct 30, 2023

Seager stars with 2-run homer, Rangers edge Diamondbacks 3-1 in World Series

PHOENIX (AP) - Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mou...

Oct 30, 2023

Zibanejad scores in OT as Rangers edge Jets 3-2

WINNIPEG - Mika Zibanejad scored 4:34 into overtime to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday that extended their NHL win streak to five games. Rangers forward Art...

Oct 30, 2023

Raptors drop third in a row with 99-91 loss to Trail Blazers

TORONTO - Jerami Grant scored a game-high 22 points as the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Toronto Raptors their third straight loss, 99-91, on Monday. Malcolm Brogdon added 21 off the bench for Por...

Oct 30, 2023

Gushue, Einarson earn big wins at Pan Continental Curling Championships

KELOWNA, B.C. - Brad Gushue didn't take long to get over an opening day loss at the Pan Continental Curling Championships at Kelowna Curling Club. The Canadian skip from St. John's N.L., who dropped a...

Oct 30, 2023

Canucks aim for positives from loss into next game against Predators

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are looking to put the disappointment of a missed opportunity behind them and focus on the positives. The Canucks (5-2-1) fell 4-3 in overtime to the New York Rangers...

Oct 30, 2023