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Ujiri: Raptors point guard Lowry has shown signs of maturing this pre-season
BURNABY, B.C. – For all the talk about a more mature Kyle Lowry this pre-season, his actions in one particular practice this week spoke louder than words.
Canadian Nik Stauskas makes NBA debut against team he grew up watching
VANCOUVER – Nik Stauskas was nine years old when he was selected to play one-on-one with then-Raptors star Vince Carter at an open team scrimmage at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.
DeRozan scores 21, Raptors beat Kings 99-94 in Vancouver exhibition
VANCOUVER – DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in their preseason opener, as the NBA returned to Vancouver for a day.
DeRozan scores 21 points as Raptors open pre-season with 99-94 win over Kings
VANCOUVER – DeMar DeRozan dribbled around opponents and drove to the basket with grace and ease Sunday night.
NBA extends television deals with ESPN and TNT for 9 years through 2024-25
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their contracts.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
NHL PREVIEW:As analytics become prevalent, advanced hockey stats still evolving
The NHL is at the beginning of an analytics awakening.
LeBron James estimated by Forbes to overtake Tiger Woods in brand value
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Forbes estimates LeBron James has replaced Tiger Woods as the athlete with the top brand value.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
NHL’s Bettman fine with being longest-tenured commissioner; being oldest doesn’t sit as well
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is fully comfortable with being the dean of those in charge of major North American sports. Being the oldest well, that is a different story.
Gary Bettman is fine with Chris Pronger as candidate for NHL safety job despite Flyers ties
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman would have no problem with Chris Pronger working in the league’s department of player safety even while the former defenceman is still on the Philadelphia Flyers’ payroll.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Cavaliers, Heat take in Rio de Janeiro’s sights ahead of preseason game on Saturday
RIO DE JANEIRO – The Cleveland Cavaliers have already experienced the best — and a tiny bit of the worst — of Rio de Janeiro as they prepare for Saturday’s preseason game against the Miami Heat.
This season will be about learning for Raptors rookie Bruno Caboclo
TORONTO – Bruno Caboclo happened to be walking by Will Cherry at practice on Thursday, and casually reached up his right hand to block Cherry’s shot.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Chelsea Handler begins Netflix chapter with stand-up special premiering Friday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Chelsea Handler is proud of herself for knowing when to say when.
Boston’s Kelly Olynyk proud to be part of Celtics’ Canadian connection
TORONTO – Kelly Olynyk posted a photo of himself on Twitter this week, arm-in-arm with Boston Celtics teammates and fellow Canadians Joel Anthony and Dwight Powell.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Kevin Durant has foot fracture that seems likely to sideline NBA MVP for start of season
OKLAHOMA CITY – Kevin Durant has a fractured foot and the NBA’s MVP seems likely to be sidelined for at least the start of the season.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Toronto Raptors pick up fourth-year team options on Valanciunas and Ross
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have picked up the fourth-year team options on Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross, guaranteeing their contracts through the 2015-16 season.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games