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In big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State coach Steve Kerr is fond of saying that the Warriors have seen everything in their five-year run as the best team in the NBA. They are now looking at something they have...
Jun 07, 2019
Kevin Cron, Diamondbacks use five-run fourth inning to beat Blue Jays 8-2
TORONTO - For three innings, Marcus Stroman was dominant and engaged in a pitchers' duel with Merrill Kelly. But the Toronto Blue Jays righty struggled with his location after that and the Arizon...
Jun 07, 2019
Leonard has 30 points as Raptors take 2-1 series lead with win over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - People he'd pass on the streets of Toronto would tell Danny Green to stay positive and keep shooting, keep shooting, keep shooting. Fans filled his Instagram inbox with sim...
Jun 07, 2019
Raptors just one win away from title with 105-92 victory over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Toronto Raptors are one win away from their first NBA championship in the team's 24-year history. Kawhi Leonard scored 17 of his 36 points in the third quarter to lead to Raptors...
Jun 07, 2019
Guerrero hits late three-run homer, Blue Jays rally to beat Yankees 11-7
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s teammates know to not to miss the star rookie's at-bats, especially when the game can be altered with one of his potent swings. Guerrero didn't disappoint Wednesday n...
Jun 07, 2019
Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed leading scorer Jeff Skinner to an eight year, $72 million contract in addressing one their most pressing off-season needs. Skinner becomes the team's ...
Jun 07, 2019
Toronto FC earns point with late goal, but winless skid hit seven games
A late goal from substitute Jordan Hamilton squeezed out a 2-2 draw for Toronto FC against Sporting Kansas City on Friday. In extra time and from in close, the Scarborough, Ont., native knoc...
Jun 07, 2019
Saphir Taider scores two second-half goals, Montreal beats Seattle 2-1
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are quite thankful Saphir Taider isn't away with his national team. A brace from Taider powered the Impact to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders Wednesday night at ...
Jun 07, 2019
Alberta gives update on Energy War Room
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta is ready to fight back.That is the message Premier Jason Kenney is sending to those who have attacked the oil and gas industry, as he provided more information about the pro...
Jun 07, 2019 Pump Jack
Host France opens World Cup with a 4-0 win over South Korea
PARIS - France's women took a first step to follow in the World Cup footsteps of the French men. Wendie Renard, at 6-foot-2 the tallest player in the tournament, scored twice on headers off corner kic...
Jun 07, 2019