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Raptors reeling after gambling allegations against backup centre Jontay Porter

Raptors reeling after gambling allegations against backup centre Jontay Porter

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for gambling irregularities.
110th Grey Cup game, festival earn Prestige Award as Canada's top large-budget event

110th Grey Cup game, festival earn Prestige Award as Canada's top large-budget event

TORONTO — Sport Tourism Canada has presented the 110th Grey Cup and 2023 Grey Cup Festival with its Prestige Award as Canada's event of the year with a budget over $1 million.
Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon

Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon on Tuesday. Contract details weren't immediately divulged but Salmon's deal reportedly is for one season.
Hall of Fame jockey Boulanger relishing new role with CamHaven Farms

Hall of Fame jockey Boulanger relishing new role with CamHaven Farms

When Hall of Fame jockey Gary Boulanger retired in September, it was to an uncertain future. Boulanger was walking away from horse racing on his own terms but with no idea regarding what was ahead. However, the 56-year-old Drayton Valley, Alta.
New faces, new places: Ohtani, Soto headline MLB players with new teams in 2024

New faces, new places: Ohtani, Soto headline MLB players with new teams in 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's 31-mile journey north on Interstate 5 during free agency was the highlight of Major League Baseball's offseason, even if recent off-the-field developments have clouded his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.
Toronto Blue Jays looking for more in 2024 after third wild-card sweep in four years

Toronto Blue Jays looking for more in 2024 after third wild-card sweep in four years

There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. The club is essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form.
Loss to L.A. Kings keeps Vancouver Canucks from clinching playoff spot

Loss to L.A. Kings keeps Vancouver Canucks from clinching playoff spot

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will have to wait to officially clinch a post-season berth after dropping a 3-2 decision to the L.A. Kings in a playoff-type game Monday. It was a frustrating result, said Canucks forward Sam Lafferty.
Golden Knights beat Blues in OT

Golden Knights beat Blues in OT

Jonathan Marchessault scored 49 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Monday night for their third straight win.
Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA

Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA

TORONTO — Dennis Schroder was supposed to get his chance at a measure of revenge against his former Toronto teammates but it was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.
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