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Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter will be in Toronto on Friday amid reports that the Raptors will announce the retirement of his jersey.

Sep 25, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Matvei Michkov’s first dose of culture shock in American hockey hit the teen sensation when he skated in the opening days of Philadelphia Flyers’ training camp. Flyers fans were already dressed in his No. 39 jersey.

Sep 25, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

TORONTO — Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite.

Sep 25, 2024 8:20 AM Read more >

The 12-man American roster at the Presidents Cup

MONTREAL (AP) — A capsule look at the 12-man roster for the United States in the Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal: Keegan Bradley Age: 38. World ranking: 13. Worldwide victories: 7. 2024 victories: BMW Championship.

Sep 25, 2024 7:12 AM Read more >

International team for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal

MONTREAL (AP) — A capsule look at the 12-man International team at the Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal: Byeong Hun An Age: 33. Country: South Korea. World ranking: 34. Worldwide victories: 2. 2024 victories: None.

Sep 25, 2024 7:11 AM Read more >

Man City says Rodri has a ligament injury in his right knee but gives no time frame on absence

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ligament damage in his right knee, the club said Wednesday without giving a time frame for his potential absence.

Sep 25, 2024 2:42 AM Read more >

Canucks lean on special teams in 3-1 pre-season win over Kraken

VANCOUVER — Arturs Silovs is picking up where he left off in the playoffs.

Sep 24, 2024 11:20 PM Read more >

Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings

TORONTO — The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a come-from-behind 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the fading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Red Sox reliever Chris Martin earned his third win of the season.

Sep 24, 2024 8:37 PM Read more >

Ostapchuk's short-handed goal helps Senators tip Leafs 2-1

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators were happy to earn a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, but more important was the work that went into getting the pre-season victory.

Sep 24, 2024 7:59 PM Read more >

Canadiens beat Devils 3-0, earn back-to-back shutouts to start pre-season

MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis described the game best on Tuesday night. “It wasn’t an exciting game,” the Montreal Canadiens head coach said.

Sep 24, 2024 7:51 PM Read more >