• The Canadian Press

    Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter gets lifetime ban from NBA

    TORONTO — Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life. The former Toronto Raptors backup centre's punishment was announced on Wednesday after the NBA completed its investigation into gambling allegations against Porter. The league found that Porter violated its rules by disclosing confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games. All three are prohibited under the NBA's collective bargaining agr

  • The Canadian Press

    The Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on 10-day IL with a back strain

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. The Rockies made the move prior to Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 32-year-old Bryant had missed the last three games after crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The move was retroactive to April 14. The Rockies recalled outfielder Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant’s place. The

  • Yahoo Sports

    Robert Kraft should be thanking Bill Belichick, not talking behind his back

    Bill Belichick is not owed a coaching job, but the least he could ask for is the support of a guy he helped make richer and more famous.

  • The Canadian Press

    Real Madrid beats Man City 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Manchester 4-3 on penalties at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Antonio Rudiger struck the decisive spot kick after the game had finished 1-1 through extra time and 4-4 on aggregate. Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both saw their penalties saved in the shootout as defending champion City was eliminated by record 14-time winner Madrid. Rodrygo fired Madrid ahead in the 12th minute with a twice-tak