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Canada's Olivier-Maxence Prosper drafted 24th overall in NBA draft

Canada's Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been drafted 24th overall in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The six-foot-eight, 230-pound forward from Montreal entered the draft after complet...

Jun 22, 2023

Toronto Raptors select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick of the NBA draft

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The Toronto Raptors have selected Gradey Dick of Kansas with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday. The six-foot-eight, 205-pound guard averaged 14.1 points and 5.1 rebou...

Jun 22, 2023

CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for patience as league addresses stats issue

WINNIPEG - Randy Ambrosie knows CFL fans and media have been frustrated by game-statistic glitches and player profiles that have disappeared from the league's website. The CFL commissioner asked for a...

Jun 22, 2023

Henderson one shot back of Pace after first-round at KPMG Women's PGA Championship

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP-CP) - Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa made a two-putt birdie on the final hole in fading daylight for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Champio...

Jun 22, 2023

Denny McCarthy shoots 60, Hughes withdraws at the Travelers Championship

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Denny McCarthy came inches from shooting a 59, settling for a 10-under 60 on Thursday for the lowest round of his PGA Tour career, and Rory McIlroy made his first ace on tour on...

Jun 22, 2023

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom

NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball's newest sensation. The selection of the 19-year-old from Fr...

Jun 22, 2023

NHL teams won't wear theme-night jerseys after players' Pride refusals caused distractions

NHL teams won't have special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to wear rainbow-coloured Pride jerseys this past season and caus...

Jun 22, 2023

Ex-Canucks coach Travis Green added to the New Jersey Devils coaching staff

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have added former Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green to Lindy Ruff's staff. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the move on Thursday, filling the spot ...

Jun 22, 2023

Canada coach optimistic that a deal can be done in time on World Cup remuneration

Canada coach Bev Priestman is optimistic a deal with the women's team on World Cup remuneration can be wrapped up ahead of the tournament. "I know that both parties want that," Priestman told The Cana...

Jun 22, 2023

Former Canada captain Scott Arfield comes to MLS, signing with Charlotte FC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has signed with Charlotte FC. The 34-year-old midfielder arrives from Glasgow Rangers, which he joined from England's Burnley in May 2018 as the f...

Jun 22, 2023