• The Canadian Press

    Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner. But the money, at least at BetMGM Sportsbook, is pouring in on the Dallas Mavericks. Senior trader Halvor Egeland said Monday that 80% of the bets were coming on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavs to win their second NBA title. Boston is a -225 favorite to win it all, meaning someone would need to wager $225 to wi

  • The Canadian Press

    Clock ticking on Bev Priestman as Canada coach ponders her Olympic roster selection

    TORONTO — The clock is ticking when it comes to Bev Priestman's Olympic roster selection, with Canada's game against Mexico on Tuesday at BMO Field another chance to impress. But Priestman says the real decision-making process will come following this camp, after scouring footage and data with her coaching staff — and considering players' health. "So I need to wait," she said after a training session Monday at BMO Field. "I need to wait as long as I can to ultimately take the best team possible

  • The Canadian Press

    Seize the Grey draws inside post for the Belmont. Derby runner-up Sierra Leone is favored

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey drew post position No. 1 on Monday, and Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan will start in post No. 3 for the 156th Belmont Stakes that takes place Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Kenny McPeek-trained Mystik Dan, who finished second in the Preakness, is the only horse in the field for all three Triple Crown races. At 5-1 and being ridden again by Brian Hernandez Jr., he is the third choice behind favorite Sierra Leone, who open

  • The Canadian Press

    Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn't sure he can continue at the French Open

    PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic was not sure whether he would be able to play in the French Open quarterfinals after injuring his right knee and needing anti-inflammatory pills Monday to be able to finish beating No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round at Roland Garros for his record 370th win in a Grand Slam match.