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Year in review: A look at news events in September 2020
A look at news events in September 2020: 01 – The federal government recognized residential…
Year in review: A look at news events in August 2020
A look at news events in August 2020: 01 – The recipient of the first…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2020
A look at news events in January 2020: 02 – The U.S. Pentagon announced a…
Rookie Flynn impressive in NBA debut; Raptors beat Charlotte to open pre-season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If Malachi Flynn was feeling any nerves in his NBA debut, they…
Toronto Raptors allow point guard Kyle Lowry to skip pre-season trip to Charlotte
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are giving their all-star guard Kyle Lowry a couple of…
Wayne Gretzky rookie card hockey’s first to crack US$1-million mark
Wayne Gretzky’s name appears at No. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL’s record…
Bucks game is one of three that will be broadcast for national U.S. audience
The Toronto Raptors will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in front of…
Rejigged NBA schedule likely to alter makeup of Canada’s men’s team
Canada had expected to field its best men’s basketball team in history this past summer.…
Nurse, Powell believe rookie Flynn has the drive it takes to thrive in the NBA
Malachi Flynn sits with Fred VanVleet every morning, peppering the veteran guard with questions about…
Listening to athletes, USOPC won’t punish Olympic protests
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes by announcing Thursday that…
Fauci, Kamala among famous names on mispronounced words list
Fauci, Kamala….da Vinci? America’s preeminent infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, and its incoming vice-president, Kamala…
Faculty: Auditor demand on professor hurts academic freedom
JACKSON, Miss. – Faculty leaders at the University of Mississippi are expressing concerns about academic…
Raptors able to practise despite COVID-19 cases
His symptoms of COVID-19 were bad. His worry over his wife and kids was significantly…
Raptors’ GM Webster still believes season can be a success despite 3 COVID-19 cases
The Toronto Raptors are feeling the impact of COVID-19, and the season hasn’t even started…
With so much on the line, Raptors guard VanVleet plans to hold teammates accountable
Fred VanVleet doesn’t believe any of his teammates will recklessly flaunt COVID-19 protocols. But he’ll…
Ujiri: Raptors’ unique trait is ‘togetherness,’ says Toronto will adapt to Tampa
Their practice facility is still under construction. The players and staff are on the hunt…
NBA: Teams that break virus protocols may lose games, picks
NBA teams that do not comply with league rules designed to minimize the spread of…
‘Happy about where I’m at’: Westbrook discusses move to DC
Russell Westbrook made a few things clear Saturday. He will remain a Dallas Cowboys fan…
Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can…
Toronto Raptors open 72-game season with home game in Tampa against New Orleans
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will play host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Dec.…
Chris Finch, Jama Mahlalela join Nick Nurse’s Toronto Raptors staff as assistants
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have hired former New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach Chris…
Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with…
Nuggets star Jamal Murray crossing fingers that he can play for Canada at Olympics
DENVER – Playing for Canada’s men’s basketball team at the Olympics next year would be…