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Mavericks snap Raptors’ six-game win streak with 106-102 victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ feel-good story lost a little bit of its lustre Friday night, courtesy of the Dallas Mavericks.
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Bad news for Raptors: All-star DeMar DeRozan diagnosed with torn groin tendon
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors could be without DeMar DeRozan for quite some time.
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Bryant’s 20th career triple-double lifts Lakers over Toronto 129-122 in OT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Kobe Bryant wanted this one badly, especially after missing a clutch free throw in the final minute of regulation. And by the time the Los Angeles Lakers had beaten the Toronto Raptors, the 19-year veteran had his 20th career triple-double.
Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey named Eastern Conference coach of the month
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey was named NBA Eastern Conference coach of the month on Monday.
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Thunder star, reigning MVP Kevin Durant to make season debut Tuesday night vs. Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS – Reigning NBA MVP Kevin Durant is ready to return from a foot injury and will be in Oklahoma City’s lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Out at Home: Veteran MLB umpire Dale Scott says he is gay, doesn’t expect backlash
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dale Scott figures he’ll hear plenty of foul language from angry hitters next season. Such is life for a Major League Baseball umpire.
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Pinterest looks to hockey, beer and BBQ for growth in Canada, it’s No. 2 market
TORONTO – Social media platform Pinterest is best known as an aspirational online scrapbook to collect photos with drool-worthy recipes, glamorous redecorating ideas, and sartorial snapshots.
Canadian Andrew Wiggins named Western Conference Rookie of the Month
TORONTO – Canadian Andrew Wiggins is living up to his No. 1 status with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Chris Rock ‘stated the facts’ in THR essay; Rock, Ice-T comment on NYPD grand jury decision
NEW YORK, N.Y. – At the premiere of his new film, “Top Five,” Chris Rock addressed the controversy surrounding his recent essay in The Hollywood Reporter.
GM Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors to honour Nelson Mandela on anniversary of death
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri remembers being a boy attending a basketball camp in his native northern Nigeria, and the excitement of being given an Hakeem Olajuwon T-shirt.
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Raptors taking cautious approach with DeRozan, setting no timeline for return
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are taking a conservative approach to DeMar DeRozan’s groin injury treatment, and are not setting a timeline for his return.
Magic Johnson says Nelson Mandela’s legacy can help heal racial tensions in United States
TORONTO – On the anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s death, basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson says the late South African leader’s message of peace could help heal the “distrust and disconnect” that’s led to days of protests across the United States.
LeBron leads Cavs to 105-91 win over DeRozan-less Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – Dwane Casey has cautioned all season that there would be a night when the Toronto Raptors’ sizzling offence wouldn’t be enough to overcome its lagging defence.
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Bulls’ Derrick Rose wears ‘I Can’t Breathe’ shirt during warmups
CHICAGO – Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose wore a black “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirt during warmups before playing the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
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