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International basketball celebrates vote to allow headgear

International basketball celebrates vote to allow headgear

Even as basketball’s popularity soared around the world, not everyone believed they…

International basketball celebrates vote to allow headgear

LA 2024 bid won’t shun Olympic powerbroker accused of bribes

LONDON (AP) — When there’s an Olympic bid to be won, Casey…

New York Rangers’ Derek Stepan (21), Mika Zibanejad (93) and Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrate with Chris Kreider after Kreider scored a goal as Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon (1) reacts during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 4, 2017, in New York. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Lundqvist lifts Rangers over Senators 4-1

NEW YORK — Derek Brassard stood in front of a semi-circle throng…

New York Rangers’ Derek Stepan (21), Mika Zibanejad (93) and Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrate with Chris Kreider after Kreider scored a goal as Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon (1) reacts during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 4, 2017, in New York. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Kesler, left, breaks away from Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid during third period NHL hockey round two playoff action in Edmonton, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Silfverberg scores OT winner in 4-3 Ducks win

Getzlaf fed Silfverberg for a one-timer 45 seconds into overtime

Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Kesler, left, breaks away from Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid during third period NHL hockey round two playoff action in Edmonton, Wednesday, May 3, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Regina Pats forward Sam Steel named WHL player of the year

CALGARY — Sam Steel didn’t go into the 2016-17 season expecting to…

LeBron scores 39, Cavaliers rout Raptors 125-103 in Game 2

LeBron scores 39, Cavaliers rout Raptors 125-103 in Game 2

Cavaliers 125 Raptors 103 CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 39 points,…

LeBron scores 39, Cavaliers rout Raptors 125-103 in Game 2

Capitals can’t cash in on chances, and now find themselves on the brink

PITTSBURGH - With less than two minutes left in a crucial Game…

Red Sox permanently ban fan for racial slur at another fan

Red Sox permanently ban fan for racial slur at another fan

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox on Wednesday permanently banned from…

Red Sox permanently ban fan for racial slur at another fan
Rogers Place dealing with toilet traffic

Rogers Place dealing with toilet traffic

EDMONTON — Rogers Place is full to the brim for the Edmonton…

Rogers Place dealing with toilet traffic

Smoke breaks no longer allowed at MTS Centre

WINNIPEG — Forget about that smoke break — visitors to Winnipeg’s MTS…

After Game 3 win, Rangers look to tie series against Sens

After Game 3 win, Rangers look to tie series against Sens

NEW YORK — The Rangers have been here before. In the first…

After Game 3 win, Rangers look to tie series against Sens
Should Sidney Crosby consider retiring?

Should Sidney Crosby consider retiring?

TORONTO — Having suffered at least four concussions himself, former NHL forward…

Should Sidney Crosby consider retiring?

Carlyle’s McDavid comment ruffles Oilers

EDMONTON — First it was a jab over faceoffs, and then it…

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates his goal against Orlando City SC during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Giovinco scores twice in Toronto FC win

TORONTO — Sebastian Giovinco scored two first-half goals and Toronto FC hung…

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates his goal against Orlando City SC during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

It’s only 1-0: Spurs, Raptors look to rebound from routs

Even the San Antonio Spurs get blown out sometimes. So do the…

CFL commissioner’s job interests Forde

TORONTO — Duane Forde is interested in the CFL commissioner’s job. The…

Cherry criticizes class action lawsuit against CHL

Hockey commentator Don Cherry believes that if the Canadian Hockey League loses…

Portage la Prairie to host curling qualifier

OTTAWA — Canada’s first Olympic mixed doubles curling trials will be held…

Predators edge Blues 2-1, take 3-1 series lead

NASHVILLE — James Neal scored the game-winning goal with 6:57 left, and…

Rangers climb back into series with Game 3 win over Senators

Rangers 4 Senators 1 NEW YORK — The Rangers stared at the…