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Drake, Raptors announce Welcome Toronto program, give money to Canada Basketball

Drake, Raptors announce Welcome Toronto program, give money to Canada Basketball

TORONTO — Lending his distinctive black and gold OVO style to the Toronto Raptors, Drake is thrilled to be giving back to the place where he started.
Violinists and cheering squads: North Korea's Olympic lineup

Violinists and cheering squads: North Korea's Olympic lineup

TOKYO — North Korea won't be dominating any medal counts when the Winter Olympics come to Pyeongchang in South Korea next month.
Former Argos head coach Milanovich one win away from reaching Super Bowl

Former Argos head coach Milanovich one win away from reaching Super Bowl

When interviewing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Scott Milanovich was asked why he'd want to give up the Toronto Argonauts' head-coaching job to become the NFL club's quarterback coach. The answer was simple: To win a Super Bowl.
Canadian Justin Morneau announces retirement after 14-year MLB career

Canadian Justin Morneau announces retirement after 14-year MLB career

Justin Morneau doesn't like to think about what could have been. So when the New Westminster, B.C.
Whistler role in potential Calgary Olympic bid would be welcome: IOC

Whistler role in potential Calgary Olympic bid would be welcome: IOC

CALGARY — An official with the International Olympic Committee says it would welcome a bid by Calgary to hold another Winter Games using some facilities in Whistler, B.C., or elsewhere.
Katie Couric returning for Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Katie Couric returning for Winter Olympics opening ceremony

NEW YORK — NBC is bringing back Katie Couric to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics next month in South Korea, and will live-stream the pomp for the first time.
Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The rival Koreas agreed Wednesday to form their first unified Olympic team and have their athletes parade together for the first time in 11 years during the opening ceremony of next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea,
Unified Olympic hockey team comes with 'mixed feelings' for Canadian Murray

Unified Olympic hockey team comes with 'mixed feelings' for Canadian Murray

The Canadian coach of the South Korean women's hockey team says she has "mixed feelings" about including players from North Korea on her roster.
On a day of close calls, Dimitrov fends off McDonald in 5th

On a day of close calls, Dimitrov fends off McDonald in 5th

MELBOURNE, Australia — It was quite a predicament for Grigor Dimitrov, still basking in his triumph at the ATP Finals as he entered his second-round match at the Australian Open against a young American who had never won a tour-level match before qua
Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

Rival Koreas agree to form first unified Olympic team

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The rival Koreas agreed Wednesday to form their first unified Olympic team and have their athletes parade together for the first time in 11 years during the opening ceremony of next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea,