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Five things to watch as the Toronto Raptors resume their title defence

The defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors resume their title defence when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Jul 31, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

Sources: CFL no longer talking to Business Development Bank of Canada

TORONTO — The CFL's search for federal government assistance will continue as the calendar flips to August, with time ticking down on the league's hopes for a shortened 2020 season.

Jul 31, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

NBA champion Toronto Raptors ready to pick up where they left off

The Toronto Raptors were the hottest team in the NBA in early March, on a league-best four-game winning streak, coming off a solid west coast road swing and having just clinched a playoff spot.

Jul 31, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

Hurricanes' Dougie Hamilton out for Rangers series opener

TORONTO — All-Star defenceman Dougie Hamilton won’t play for the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday’s opener against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference’s expanded playoff qualifying round.

Jul 31, 2020 12:11 PM Read more >

Sophie Schmidt, Alphonso Davies win Canada Soccer Player of the Month awards

Sophie Schmidt and Alphonso Davies have been named Canada Soccer's Players of the Month for July after helping their teams lift trophies. Schmidt and the Houston Dash won the Challenge Cup, capping the NWSL's return to play.

Jul 31, 2020 11:39 AM Read more >

Nurse on Canadian anthem: "We need to do better in the systemic racism area"

The Toronto Raptors will treat both national anthems as "one long song" ahead of their opening game of the NBA restart on Saturday, according to coach Nick Nurse.

Jul 31, 2020 11:35 AM Read more >

Stroll quickest at 2nd British GP practice; Vettel struggles

SILVERSTONE, England — Montreal's Lance Stroll led the second practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday while struggling Ferrari had another bad day, with Sebastian Vettel spending most of it stuck in the team garage.

Jul 31, 2020 10:07 AM Read more >

'Anything can happen': Canadiens no bothered by underdog role against Penguins

TORONTO — Shea Weber is fine being the underdog. Good thing, because the Montreal Canadiens and their captain are certainly that heading into the team's qualifying round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jul 31, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

Bubble Hockey: NHL set to resume pandemic-delayed season in a new world

TORONTO — A lot has changed since the NHL last dropped the puck for a game that mattered.

Jul 31, 2020 9:47 AM Read more >

Canadian international striker Marcus Haber joins Calgary's Cavalry FC

Canadian international striker Marcus Haber, who spent last season with Pacific FC, has joined Cavalry FC. The 31-year-old from Vancouver has won 27 caps for Canada with three goals.

Jul 31, 2020 9:41 AM Read more >