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Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

Pistons win lottery, receive No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA draft: Raptors to pick No. 4

The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA and the franchise's worst record in nearly 30 years. It paid off. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, grabbing the No.
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill

OTTAWA — Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law.
Rio Olympics star Oleksiak beats stacked field in women's 100 freestyle at trials

Rio Olympics star Oleksiak beats stacked field in women's 100 freestyle at trials

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak admits the post-Rio pressure after her four-medal performance at the 2016 Games was intense and detracted from the usual enjoyment she experiences in the pool.
Former Vancouver superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin join club's front office

Former Vancouver superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin join club's front office

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canuck superstars Henrik and Daniel Sedin are joining the club's front office.
Croatia advances at Euro 2020 with Modrić leading the way

Croatia advances at Euro 2020 with Modrić leading the way

GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia captain Luka Modrić lurked on the edge of the area, waiting for the ball to come to him before stroking it into the top corner with the outside of his boot.
Canada downs Australia 3-0 for fourth straight Nations League sweep

Canada downs Australia 3-0 for fourth straight Nations League sweep

RIMINI, Italy — Ryan Sclater had a match-high 16 points as Canada's men's volleyball team continued its impressive late run at Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over Australia on Tuesday.
Jays pitcher Manoah suspended five games for throwing at Oriole

Jays pitcher Manoah suspended five games for throwing at Oriole

Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at Baltimore's Maikel Franco.
Buffalo Bills sign Canadian defensive tackle Eli Ankou

Buffalo Bills sign Canadian defensive tackle Eli Ankou

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Canadian defensive tackle Eli Ankou has signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. The Ottawa native broke into the NFL in 2017 when he joined the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA.
Montreal offensive-line coach full of praise for Michael Sam after Nassib's statement

Montreal offensive-line coach full of praise for Michael Sam after Nassib's statement

Luc Brodeur-Jourdain will always respect former Montreal Alouettes teammate Michael Sam. He feels Sam helped pave the way for a historic moment on Monday night.
Despite poor start, Toronto FC sees brighter days ahead on and off the field

Despite poor start, Toronto FC sees brighter days ahead on and off the field

Toronto FC believes it can see light at the end of the tunnel, both on and off the pitch. The hope is that with vaccination numbers going up and Ontario slowly re-opening, the MLS team can return home to play at BMO Field sooner than later.