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Masai Ujiri out as vice-chairman, president of Toronto Raptors

Masai Ujiri out as vice-chairman, president of Toronto Raptors

Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) says. MLSE and Ujiri, who was entering the final year of his contract, “parted ways” Friday, the organization announced. Ujiri’s departure was first reported by ESPN, citing sources.The reported dismissal continues MLSE’s recent trend of moving on

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to become repeat Stanley Cup champions

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to become repeat Stanley Cup champions

The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century. “We lost to a really good team,” Oilers Captain Connor McDavid said after the game. “Nobody quit, nobody

Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors due to injury

Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors due to injury

Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle.The 17-year-old defenceman will miss the rest of the world junior hockey championship after he was injured playing for Canada in Friday’s stunning 3-2 shootout loss to Latvia.

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. He was 65. Henderson played 25 seasons in the major leagues, stealing at least 100 bases on three occasions, including 130 steals in 1982 to break Lou

Conor McGregor ordered to pay woman $360K in civil rape case – National

Conor McGregor ordered to pay woman $360K in civil rape case – National

NOTE: The following article contains content that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Conor McGregor, former UFC champion and one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts fighting, has been ordered to pay more than 250,000 Euros (approximately C$360,000) to a woman who accused him of raping her at a

From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons

From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons

Jessica McBride, pushing 300 pounds after the birth of her third child in 2015, was overweight and had to change. “I realized that I needed to be around for my three children and to do that I had to prioritize my own health.“I decided that I needed to lose weight.” Alberta mom Jessica McBride was