32 h. ago South Africa on top of the cricketing world with World Test Championship win

South Africa has finally shed that dreaded word “chokers” and replaced it with “champions.” The Proteas claimed the new, welcome label after stunning Australia in the World Test Championship at the home of the game, Lord’s. The chokers tag haunted South Africa for some 27 years and the victory over the high-flying Australians has now […]

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8 d. ago Hardcore Oilers fans go to great lengths to watch games, support team in Stanley Cup final

Oilers fans are going all out with their enthusiasm this year as the hockey team tries to win its first Stanley Cup championship since 1990.

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1 week ago Converse – not Nike – takes centre stage at NBA Finals with Thunder star

When the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be considered by many as the best player on the overwhelming favorite to win the championship. And like many stars, SGA — as he’s known — will be wearing his own signature sneakers when his Oklahoma City Thunder face the Indiana Pacers. But […]

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2 w. ago There's a huge free party to relive the Toronto Raptors' championship win next week

The Toronto Raptors might not be playing right now, but that doesn't mean that their fans can't come together for a good time.On Friday, June 13, the Museum of Toronto will be hosting a block party at Harbourfront Centre, 225 Queens Quay W., running from 6 to 9 p.m.Highlights include:DJ 4Korners (official Raptors DJ) will be playing a set3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Warren Ward (Raptors 905 broadcaster)Game day food and drinks, including hot dogs, soft serve, and beerThe party coincides with Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals and is the same date that the Raptors won the NBA title in 2019.Though a sixth-year anniversary party might not have the same ring to it as a five- or ten-year anniversary, it still seems to be a fun night regardless.The party is also meant to showcase the museum's ongoing installation Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball, which is on display now through Oct. 12."Even before the Toronto Raptors and the rallying...

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2 w. ago Canada dispatches Panama in opening game of CONCACAF Women’s U

ALAJUELA — Anabelle Chukwu scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship on Thursday with a comfortable 7-1 win over Panama. The 18-year-old from Ottawa added to her Canadian youth international scoring record, previously held by Christine Sinclair. Chukwu now has 36 goals in 38 games from the under-15 to under-20 […]

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3 w. ago Canucks: Why Willie Desjardins believes Adam Foote doesn’t need coaching advice

He's smart and passionate and comes from championship teams. He knows what it takes to win.' — Willie Desjardins on Canucks rookie NHL head coach Adam Foote

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3 w. ago 'I love our group': Surge hope to bring championship to Calgary in third CEBL season

An elusive Canadian Elite Basketball League championship is son the wish-list for the Calgary Surge

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4 w. ago MacKinnon has three points, Canada finishes first in group with win over Sweden

STOCKHOLM — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as Canada finished atop its group at the world hockey championship with a 5-3 win over co-host Sweden on Tuesday. Travis Sanheim, Tyson Foerster, Ryan O’Reilly and Macklin Celebrini also scored as Canada bounced back from a 2-1 shootout loss to Finland on Monday with […]

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