Raps’ Boucher motivated as camp opens in hometown
MONTREAL – When Chris Boucher first played an NBA pre-season game in his home city in 2018, he was a raw talent trying to crack the Toronto Raptors roster. Six …
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Drake’s Oilers bet with Stake is one that local NHL fans can’t make themselves
Drake has seemingly bet big on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Finals. A recent post on his Instagram account outlines a $500,000 US bet in favour of the …
NBA wants federal regulatory gambling framework
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 5, 2024 11:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer …
NBA advocates for federal regulatory gambling framework in wake of ex-Raptor Porter ban
The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States. Mark Tatum made the comments a …
MLB infielder Tucupita Marcano faces possible lifetime ban for alleged gambling
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person …
Canada’s Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton
When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, …
Pro sports feels harsh spotlight of gambling scandals, now visible in legal market
Well-paid athletes shouldn’t be likely to run into trouble with gambling, right? Tell that to Shohei Ohtani, the MLB superstar with a $700-million US contract, whose former interpreter stands accused of …
Raptors’ Jontay Porter banned for life from NBA for betting on games
Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on …
Raptors’ Porter could be banned for life if gambling accusations prove true, says commissioner
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day …
Berrios shines as Blue Jays down Mariners in home opener at newly renovated Rogers Centre
Jose Berrios threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and Davis Schneider drove in two runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Monday night in their home …