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Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Tight-knit Raptors care little about outside talk, scoff at playoff predictions
TORONTO – Greivis Vasquez was speaking to a large circle of journalists Thursday when DeMar DeRozan squeezed his way in through the crowd and affectionately draped an arm around Vasquez’s neck.
Over half of Canadians surveyed in poll love the Grey Cup but fewer will watch
More than half the Canadians who took part in a recent online survey agreed the Grey Cup is an important national symbol but less than half that number plan on watching the big game and younger Canadians are even less inclined.
PrideHouse working in conjunction with Pan Am Games organizing committee
TORONTO – Olympic gymnast Kris Burley remained in the closet throughout his career.
CFL is stable as commissioner Mark Cohon leaves but Argos future still unclear
VANCOUVER – As he completes his tenure as CFL commissioner, Mark Cohon is leaving the league in better shape now than when he took the reins eight years ago.
Former Raptors guard Jalen Rose says it’s great to see success in Toronto
TORONTO – If there were any misconceptions about playing in Canada for the Toronto Raptors, Jalen Rose said winning has taken care of that.
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.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
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.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
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.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
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.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
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.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
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.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
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.