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AYSEN, Chile — Lauren Audino led the way with 12 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes, and Canada used a strong second quarter to pull away and beat Brazil 78-39 on Monday in group play at the FIBA under-16 Women's Americas Championship.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors' seasoned play-by-play announcer is winning widespread praise for calming a jittery crowd after gunfire broke out at a jammed Nathan Phillips Square, convincing fans to remain strong and "stay together.

TORONTO — 7:20 p.m. Toronto police now say they have made three arrests in connection with a shooting that took place as a large victory rally for the Raptors was underway.

TORONTO — Hours of anticipation gave way to unbridled euphoria as a sea of Raptors fans greeted the newly crowned NBA champions with cheers, whistles and chants on Monday, but elation quickly turned to fear when gunshots interrupted the celebration i

TORONTO — A shooting that sparked a stampede at a massive rally celebrating the Raptors' historic NBA title highlighted the challenges of organizing a large celebratory event in a sprawling metropolis such as Toronto, authorities said Monday.

Toronto Mayor John Tory tried to woo Kawhi Leonard by presenting him with the key to the city. But the Raptors star and MVP of the NBA Finals said he wasn't thinking about his longterm future on Monday.

Brooke Henderson is now the undisputed monarch of Canadian golf. Her predecessors can't wait to see what she'll do next. The 21-year old from Smiths Falls, Ont.

We The North mania spread across Canada as the Toronto Raptors created history as the first Canadian team to win an NBA championship, and businesses attempted to capitalize on the frenzy.

TORONTO — After nearly two years since David Phelps' last appearance in a major league game, the right-handed reliever is ready for his comeback.

TORONTO — The CFL suspended Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence for two games Monday for hitting Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros in the head during the league's regular-season opener Thursday night.