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Rappers and former Raptors well-represented at Game 1 of NBA Finals
TORONTO - Rappers and former Raptors were well-represented Thursday at Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Toronto and the Golden State Warriors. Drake was in his normal courtside seat, w...
Jun 01, 2019
NBA commissioner says Drake went over the line in touching coach during game
TORONTO - NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Drake crossed the line when he treated Toronto coach Nick Nurse to a brief shoulder rub in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final. "Certainly we don't want ...
Jun 01, 2019
Eskimos wide receiver Anthony Parker done for season with ruptured Achilles
Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Anthony Parker didn't make it out of pre-season. The Eskimos announced on Saturday that Parker is out for the remainder of the 2019 CFL campaign after sustaini...
Jun 01, 2019
Warriors get DeMarcus Cousins back for Game 1 of NBA Finals
TORONTO - DeMarcus Cousins got his first taste of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Playing for the first time in 6 1/2 weeks, Cousins logged eight minutes in Golden State's 118-109 loss to the Toront...
Jun 01, 2019
Trump announces new Mexican tariffs in response to migrants
WASHINGTON - In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, t...
Jun 01, 2019
Raptors forward OG Anunoby expected back for Game 2 of NBA Finals on Sunday
TORONTO - Forward OG Anunoby is expected back in the Raptors lineup on Sunday for Game 2 of the NBA Finals as Toronto hosts the Golden State Warriors. Anunoby has missed the entire post-season after h...
Jun 01, 2019
Orlando City scores three first-half goals to beat Montreal Impact
MONTREAL - Orlando City SC scored three times in the first half to defeat the Montreal Impact 3-0 at Saputo Stadium on Saturday. Nani, Tesho Akindele and Will Johnson all scored for Orlando City (5-7-...
Jun 01, 2019
Police were told deal was in works with Jussie Smollett
CHICAGO - New documents on the Jussie Smollett case released Thursday show that prosecutors told Chicago police detectives that a possible deal with the "Empire" actor was in the works a month before ...
Jun 01, 2019
Center (or centre) of attention: How best to use Cousins?
TORONTO - Marc Gasol's highest-scoring game since joining the Toronto Raptors came at the perfect time - Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He scored 20 points, busting out of a slump in a variety of places: a...
Jun 01, 2019
Lacombe Regional Airport reopens with eyes on the long-term
The Lacombe Airport is no more... well, sort of.At the north end of the city, you can now say hello to the Lacombe Regional Airport after its grand reopening on Saturday.With significant financial hel...
Jun 01, 2019 Jon From, President of the Lacombe Flying Club speaks at the facility's grand reopening alongside longtime club member Maryanne Jablonski and the new sign. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)