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Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
Prime Minister Harper tweets support for Raptors guard Lowry all-star campaign
Kyle Lowry has gotten some major support in his bid to be an NBA all-star: Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Raptors guard DeRozan says injury fully healed but he needs more practice time
TORONTO – DeMar DeRozan has become a student of the game in his absence with a groin injury, soaking in lessons from the sidelines that he says will make him a better player.
CES ‘entrepretainers’ Neil Young, Shaq, Ryan Seacrest, 50 Cent lend celebrity to gadget show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Driverless cars of the future. Every imaginable (and unimaginable) kind of smartphone case. The latest laundry technology, even. Acres of Las Vegas convention centre floor packed with gadget demos and exhibitor booths. And 160,000 people milling about. So how can a company get noticed among all the noise?
Actress-director Eva Longoria turns focus on sports world with new ESPN series of short films
PASADENA, Calif. – Eva Longoria is putting her focus on the sports world in a new series of short films the actress is executive producing for ESPN.
Cavaliers acquire centre Mozgov in trade from Nuggets for 2 first-round picks
CLEVELAND – Another trade and another loss. And LeBron James won’t be back for another week.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Charlotte Hornets hand Raptors fourth straight loss, beating Toronto 103-95
TORONTO – The once-red hot Toronto Raptors have suddenly gone cold.
Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin wears ‘Je Suis Charlie’ shirt during warmups
WASHINGTON – The “Je Suis Charlie” rally cry is making its way into the NBA.
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Ohio State fan LeBron James helps Buckeyes football players get new Beats By Dre headphones
DALLAS – Ohio native, Buckeyes fan and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is making sure Ohio State’s players are getting an earful at the national championship game.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Valanciunas scores 31 points, but Raptors drop 114-111 decision to Pistons
TORONTO – An uncharacteristic off night from the team’s most dependable player proved costly for the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
Monday’s Scoreboard
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Copying Europe: Commissioner Adam Silver says having jersey sponsors in NBA ‘inevitable’
LONDON – In the NBA’s efforts to grow its popularity in Europe, it may have picked up a way of also boosting revenues back home.
Raptors’ all-star DeMar DeRozan set to start in game against Philadelphia
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan was set to start Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his return from injury.
DeRozan scores 20 points to lead Raptors over Philly in return from injury
TORONTO – Kyle Lowry jokingly grumbled at DeMar DeRozan in the post-game locker-room, blaming his teammate for the horde of reporters that was crowding their lockers.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
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Bankrupt Caesars unit owes celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Nobu restaurant chain
It’s no secret that a unit of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. owes billions of dollars to lenders, hedge funds and investments firms stemming from a $30.7 billion buyout in 2008 that was paid for, primarily, with debt.
Austin Rivers joins father Doc with Clippers in 3-team deal involving Celtics and Suns
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Austin Rivers has joined the Los Angeles Clippers to play for Doc Rivers in the first father-son, player-coach combination in NBA history.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games