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Kawhi claims second MVP award as Raptors take NBA title

by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- Kawhi Leonard trusted himself when people doubted he was injured last year,…

Jubilation in Toronto as fans celebrate Raptors’ NBA win

by Geoff Robins TORONTO, Canada (AFP) -- Thousands of fans stormed the streets of Toronto early Friday in a rowdy…

Lee retirement leaves ‘Super Dan’ ploughing lonely Olympic furrow

by Peter STEBBINGS SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Lee Chong Wei's tearful retirement was not just a sad conclusion to one…

Injury-riddled Warriors vow ‘We’ll be back’ atop NBA

by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- Stephen Curry and Draymond Green vow the Golden State Warriors will remain…

Toronto Raptors beat Golden State to capture NBA title

OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- The Toronto Raptors captured their first NBA crown on Thursday, defeating Golden State 114-110 to…

Blues beat Bruins in seven to capture first NHL championship

LOS ANGELES, CA (AFP)  -- Goaltender Jordan Binnington made 32 stops as the St. Louis Blues captured their first Stanley Cup in…

Family tragedy taught Kawhi to enjoy life and hoops

by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- After coping with the trauma of his father's murder as a 16-year-old,…

Warriors set for emotional NBA Finals showdown with Raptors

by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) -- Playing for injured star Kevin Durant in a farewell to the arena…

Trail Blazers guard Lillard wins NBA Citizenship Award

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, a seven-year NBA veteran, was named Wednesday as…

Durant’s shock injury exit stuns NBA Finals rivals

by Jim SLATER TORONTO, Canada (AFP) -- When Golden State star Kevin Durant went down 12 minutes into his long-awaited…

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