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Nurse and Raptors decide to go hard two days before much-anticipated return
Two days before they step on the court for their first game in more than…
Raptors Davis and Ibaka use media call to appeal for justice for Breonna Taylor
Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball. In Wednesday’s media availability,…
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
PHOENIX – Major League Baseball hasn’t always been at the forefront of the social justice…
There are injury risks in unprecedented NBA restart after four-month hiatus
If a high-performance athlete was a violin, Stuart Phillips says he or she would be…
Cramming: Raptors coach Nick Nurse spending down time catching up on film
While fishing and golfing have occupied the free time of many NBA players at Walt…
Raptors urging Americans living in Canada to vote in presidential election
There are about 650,000 Americans living in Canada, and according to Toronto Raptors coach Nick…
Boucher says he can feel the benefits of his newfound strength at practice
The knock against Chris Boucher has always been his slight stature. With long Inspector Gadget…
A-Rod, bidding for Mets, wants players to accept cap system
NEW YORK – Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of…
Mane takes “calculated gamble”, will remain in upcoming NBA Draft
Montrealer and Vanier College guard Karim Mane announced his intentions to remain in the 2020…
Raptors Uprising GC sets scoring record in 13th straight NBA 2K League win
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC set the NBA 2K League single-game scoring record for the…
Powell angry at NBA for limiting players to “cookie cutter” list of slogans
Norm Powell is angry at the NBA for limiting players to a “cookie-cutter” list of…
Trash talk part of soundtrack of competitive Raptors practices at Disney
Trash talk has become the soundtrack of Toronto Raptors practices at Walt Disney World. Four…
Expansion BlackJacks sign Olivier Hanlan ahead of CEBL Summer Series
OTTAWA – The Ottawa BlackJacks have signed Utah Jazz draft pick Olivier Hanlan. The 27-year-old…
Gasol: It’s pretty simple – it’s being more responsible as human beings”
Marc Gasol spent part of the summer of 2018 on a rescue ship in the…
Gasol says it was frustration from hamstring injury that fuelled transformation
Coming off a heady few months of an NBA title and a FIBA World Cup…
Sports TV executive joins Hamilton’s pursuit of 2026 Commonwealth Games
HAMILTON – Former sports television executive Scott Moore has joined Hamilton’s Commonwealth Games bid committee.…
Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner
A judge denied a request Wednesday by national news outlets to unseal court records involving…
Ex-NBA superstar Shaq assists stranded Florida driver
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate when…
Raptors veteran Lowry believes the NBA restart will “work perfectly”
Kyle Lowry has been a big contributor to the NBA’s return to the court as…
Raptors coach Nurse says Gasol’s transformation was due to consistency
A handful of photos on social media plus praise from his teammates suggest Toronto Raptors…
Raptors’ first practice in four months had a “first day of school” feeling
Four months to the day after COVID-19 shut down the NBA, the Toronto Raptors were…
NHL’s road to Edmonton and Toronto featured plenty of obstacles
Since early March, the novel coronavirus has affected almost every decision facing the NHL. Almost…
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
ORLANDO, Fla. – Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet” sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when…
MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Nearly 200 players took the field for an 8-minute, 46-second moment of…