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NBA-Toronto Raptors' Porter banned for life from NBA for gambling
By Steve Keating TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter was given a lifetime ban from the National Basketball Association on Wednesday for violating the league's gambling policy. An NBA investigation found that Porter, a two-way ...
Caitlin Clark hailed as savior in hero's welcome to Indianapolis
Caitlin Clark received a hero's welcome to Gainbridge Coliseum on Wednesday morning as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft stepped into her new home arena to flocks of fans and a packed opening press conference. "I'm super happy to be here.
‘Cape Bretoners will support a winner’: Cape Breton Eagles majority owner Irwin Simon impressed by fan support in playoffs
When Irwin Simon first became the majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles in November 2018, the team was averaging around 2,300 fans per game at Centre 200 in Sydney. That was followed by peaks and valleys in attendance but there's been a drastic ...
Chris Paul, Klay Thompson lead Warriors' weighted offseason questions
Klay Thompson and Chris Paul are not guaranteed a return to the Warriors as Golden State enters the offseason with a number of pressing questions. Paul wrapped his 19th season in the NBA on Tuesday night and for the first time since 2010, he won't be ...
Charlottetown Islanders defenceman earns QMJHL award for community involvement
Marcus Kearsey credits the role models who influenced him as a young hockey player for his desire to give back to the community and help others. “Growing up, I had certain role models I looked up to that made me feel a certain way,” said the ...
Three Cape Breton Eagles players listed on NHL’s final players to watch list for 2024 draft
Three Cape Breton Eagles players were among NHL Central Scouting’s final list of top prospects to watch ahead of this year’s NHL Entry Draft in June. Defenceman Tomas Lavoie, forward Lucas Romeo and goaltender Jakub Milota were among 35 Quebec ...
Olympics-James to headline another US 'Dream Team' in Paris
(Reuters) - The NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James and reigning most valuable player Joel Embiid headline an all-star lineup named to the United States men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday.
Port Williams, N.S., native Keevan Veinot returns to CEBL with Ottawa
Port Williams guard Keevan Veinot is joining the Ottawa BlackJacks for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The six-foot-four guard said he’s excited to be coming back to play in Canada. “I have a long-lasting relationship ...
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P.E.I. will soon have its first-ever Aussie rules football team
A group of Prince Edward Islanders is working to establish the first Australian football team in the province. Australian Football League (AFL) P.E.I. held its first practice session on April 14 at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall, with plans ...
Olympics-World Athletics prize money move creates problem, says BOA chief
LONDON (Reuters) - World Athletics has created a problem by announcing that gold medallists at the Paris Olympics will receive cash prizes, according to British Olympic Association chief Andy Anson. Criticism has followed World Athletics ...