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NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were midway through a dominant third quarter when Svi Mykhailiuk's basket gave them the lead for good. It was 68-66 — the final score of the first NBA game, exactly 75 years earlier.

GLENDALE, COLORADO — Canada marked its return to international women's test rugby with a hard-fought 15-9 victory over the U.S. on Monday. It was the first test for the third-ranked Canadians and sixth-ranked Americans since they met Nov.

PRAGUE (AP) — Canada won the decisive doubles to upset defending champion France 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Monday. Spain staged a comeback to beat Slovakia 2-1 for the first time after two losses, including the 2002 final.

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Travis Hamonic has returned to the Vancouver Canucks after missing the start of the season due to personal matters.

The NHL Players' Association is considering opening an independent investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual assault brought forward by a Chicago Blackhawks prospect against a former assistant coach in 2010.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came under fire Monday as he defended the league's response to last week's release of a damning report into how the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations made by one of their prospects against an assistan

HOUSTON (AP) — Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team’s city. Atlanta’s 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday drew a 6.

Before accepting the job of general manager with the Portland NWSL team, Karina LeBlanc had a long conversation with Thorns captain Christine Sinclair. The two have history with a combined 416 caps for Canada.

NEW YORK — The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov.