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Niagara River Lions’ Ahmad picks up CEBL MVP and clutch player of year awards
Cal State Fullerton's Khalil Ahmad (14) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Nebraska won 86-62. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Durant reiterates desire to be traded by Brooklyn
FILE - Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series April 25, 2022, in New York. Durant has again told Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded, reiterating a request he first made nearly six weeks ago, a person with knowledge of the matter confirmed Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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Aces spoil Sue Bird’s retirement party, topple Storm
Seattle Storm's Sue Bird becomes emotional as the Climate Pledge Arena crowd gives her an ovation marking her retirement Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The largest crowd in Storm history packed Climate Pledge Arena to thank Bird for her two decades as the face of the franchise and one of the best women’s basketball players ever. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
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Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
Players with the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury link arms for 42 seconds in honor of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner before a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars. (Sarah Gordon/The Day via AP)
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Resilient Whitecaps continue playoff push amid COVID-19 outbreak
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ryan Raposo reacts after missing a scoring chance against Toronto FC during the first half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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A look at Brittney Griner’s career on, off basketball court
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner listens the verdict standing in a cage in a courtroom in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. A judge in Russia has convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced her to nine years in prison. (Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool Photo via AP)
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NBA great Bill Russell, the defensive anchor of Boston Celtics dynasty, dies at 88
FILE - Boston Celtics legendary center Bill Russell has a light moment while answering questions from members of the media after a Celtics team practice in Waltham, Mass., Oct. 11, 1999. (AP Photo/Angela Rowlings)
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Longtime Raptors assistant Eric Khoury named head coach of Raptors 905
A Raptors 905 player is shown during first half NBA Development League action against the Maine Red Claws at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ont., on November 19, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Becky Hammon thriving in first season as coach of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
Team Wilson head coach Becky Hammon talks to players during the first half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against the Team Stewart in Chicago, Sunday, July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Raptors sign forward Justin Champagnie to multi-year contract, Ron Harper Jr. to two-way deal
Jan 23, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Justin Champagnie (11) passes the ball against Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA stiffens take foul penalty, will keep play-in tournament
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the start of the the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Canadian women to play for Globl Jam gold, Canadian men eliminated by U.S.
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Edwards, Pellington thriving as leaders on Canada’s Globl Jam under-23 team
Canada's Shaina Pellington, 1, moves the ball up court as Belgium's Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka defends during in Toronto on Tuesday July 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canada Basketball **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Raptors re-sign Canadian centre Boucher to multi-year contract
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) looks for the pass as Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (18) pressures during first half NBA East Division 1st round game 6 basketball action in Toronto, Thursday, April 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Canadian guard Dort signs extension with Thunder
Golden State Warriors' Andrew Wiggins, left, shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Unbeaten Canadian U23 women dunk winless U.S. 78-69 in Globl Jam tournament
Canada's Shaina Pellington, 1, moves the ball up court as Belgium's Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka defends during in Toronto on Tuesday July 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canada Basketball **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. multi-year contract
Toronto RaptorsÕ recently signed free agent Otto Porter Jr. poses with his jersey following a press conference at the Raptors practice facility in Toronto, Wed. July 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
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Kyei makes her debut, Edwards scores 22 and Canada beats Belgium to open GloblJam
UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards reacts after a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. UConn won 63-58 to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Canadian basketball players relish chance to play at home in Globl Jam U23 tournament
UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards drives past South Carolina's Destanni Henderson during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Robertson, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Canada to rout of U.S. Virgin Islands
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands for the Canadian national anthem ahead of FIBA international men's World Cup basketball qualifying action against Dominican Republic, in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, July 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
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Toronto Raptors sign NBA champ and free agent forward Otto Porter Jr.
Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (32) passes the ball against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III, rear, and center Al Horford during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco, Monday, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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A graduating class of 2022 looks back on spending most of high school in a pandemic
Westview Secondary School commencement ceremony June 30, 2022. Photo by Ebti Nabag/ The Globe and Mail
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Five players, $1.1-billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang
FILE - Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to pass the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams, front, and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game April 7, 2022, in Denver. Jokic and the Nuggets agreed Thursday, June 30, to a $264 supermax extension, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor team announced the agreement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Raptors lock up key free agent Boucher
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) looks for the shot under pressure from Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) during first half NBA East Division 1st round game 6 basketball action in Toronto, Thursday, April 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Kings get Fiala in trade with Wild
FILE - Minnesota Wild's Kevin Fiala skates during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for their first-round pick in the upcoming draft and prospect Brock Faber. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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NBA free agency opens Thursday, starting deal-making season
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) puts up a shot against Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle
Montreal Impact midfielder Michael Azira heads the ball away from Seattle Sounders midfielder Danny Leyva during second half MLS action in Montreal on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. After bouncing back from two consecutive losses, CF Montreal are heading west to take on one of the better Major League Soccer sides. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Gilgeous-Alexander excited to play in Canada’s World Cup qualifier in his hometown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks to reporters at Canadian men's basketball team practice in Toronto on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Canada plays the Dominican Republic in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday in Hamilton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lori Ewing
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From basketball to track, Arop’s success is a message to kids to find right fit
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Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: A general view as Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum announces Christian Koloko as the 33rd pick by the Toronto Raptors during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 28: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 28, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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Toronto Raptors draft centre Christian Koloko 33rd overall
May 19, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Christian Koloko talks to the media during the 2022 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Canadians Bennedict Mathurin and Shaedon Sharpe go sixth and seventh in NBA draft
Bennedict Mathurin poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Duke forward Paolo Banchero selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick in the NBA draft
Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Paolo Banchero (Duke) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number one overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Canadian Shaedon Sharpe has created plenty of buzz ahead of NBA draft
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After trading first-round pick, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
Apr 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports