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Raptors celebrate 2019 NBA title before beating Pelicans in season opener

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors celebrated their NBA title in style Tuesday night. The reigning champions also picked up where they left off last spring.

Oct 22, 2019 10:15 PM Read more >

Edmonton's Bottcher opens Masters with 11-4 win over Winnipeg's McEwen

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher cruised past Winnipeg's Mike McEwen 11-4 in five ends on Tuesday at the Masters, the first event of the Grand Slam of Curling season.

Oct 22, 2019 10:09 PM Read more >

Horvat scores 3 in 3rd, Canucks rally past Red Wings 5-2

DETROIT — Bo Horvat had a lot of family and friends in the crowd Tuesday night and he gave them a lot to cheer about.

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Pastrnak scores 10th, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2

BOSTON — After losing a goal to an offside call midway through the first period, David Pastrnak got it right back with a pass to himself between his own legs.

Oct 22, 2019 9:35 PM Read more >

Raptors president Masai Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputy at NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO — California prosecutors announced Tuesday that they won't charge Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for shoving a sheriff's deputy after the decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 13.

Oct 22, 2019 8:16 PM Read more >

Raptors Bling: NBA champions receive their rings in pre-game ceremony

TORONTO — If the next-level size of the Toronto Raptors' championship ring doesn't drop jaws, the eye-popping bling definitely will.

Oct 22, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

Pelicans coach not taking Raptors lightly despite Leonard's absence

TORONTO — New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry wasn't letting the absence of Kawhi Leonard cloud his opinion of the defending champion Toronto Raptors.

Oct 22, 2019 5:17 PM Read more >

Bombers quarterback Collaros ready to get back under centre if he gets the call

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros is preparing to grab the opportunity to start for the Blue Bombers if he gets the call on Friday.

Oct 22, 2019 4:02 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders bring linebacker Dexter McCoil back to the CFL

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed linebacker Dexter McCoil, the CFL's rookie of the year in 2014, to the team's practice roster.

Oct 22, 2019 3:59 PM Read more >

With return to Toronto on the horizon, Marleau happy to be back with Sharks

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Patrick Marleau concedes sometimes it's strange to be back in the San Jose Sharks' locker room. And then there are moments when it feels like the veteran winger never left.

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