Basketball

MIES — Canada has risen two spots in the FIBA men's basketball rankings, despite failing to medal at the Paris Olympics. FIBA released the new rankings Thursday, with Canada moving up to No. 5. The Canadians jumped from No. 15 to No.

HONG KONG (AP) — The East Asia Super League is expanding to Hong Kong and Macau for its 2024-25 season, increasing the professional basketball league to 10 teams.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant.

MONTREAL — The Niagara River Lions are kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s new WNBA team has issued a “call for inspiration” to its fans for suggestions on a team name, colors and identity. “We don’t just want to be WNBA Toronto,” team president Teresa Resch told The Canadian Press.

TORONTO — Toronto's new WNBA team wants your help. The expansion franchise has issued a “call for inspiration,” asking fans from across Canada to "share ideas, hopes and suggestions" for everything from the team's name to its colours and identity.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen received a five-year, $238 million contract with Utah on Wednesday, according to his agent, ensuring the Jazz have a key element in their rebuilding plans.

PARIS — Canada’s men’s basketball team is out of the Paris Olympics after losing 82-73 to host France in the quarterfinals Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 27 points for a Canada side that hit just 25 of 66 shots from the floor.