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NBA names Raptors 905 top G League franchise for 2019-20 season
Raptors 905 has been named the NBA G League franchise of the year for the…
VanVleet, Siakam lead Toronto rally to overcome Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Intentional or not, Toronto coach Nick Nurse’s ejection in the third quarter…
Young, Capela pace Hawks in 132-121 win over Raptors
ATLANTA – Trae Young had 28 points and 13 assists, Clint Capela finished with 23…
Siakam has 33 points and Raptors beat Nets for third straight victory
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Kevin Durant was out. Then he was in. Then he was out,…
Nets rookie head coach Steve Nash proud to be part of Canadian pipeline
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Steve Nash is only the second Canadian to become an NBA head…
Tennis welcomes fans Down Under, but experts say vaccine key for return here
Photos last week of fans sitting shoulder-to-shoulder watching warm-up tennis matches ahead of the Australian…
Nurse excited for “tremendous challenge” of writing up game plan vs. Nets
Led by a trio of superstars, the Brooklyn Nets have the most potent offence in…
Raptors re-sign general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year deal
The Toronto Raptors have secured general manager Bobby Webster for several more years. The Raptors…
Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams won’t boycott Beijing’s Games
Canada will not boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing despite calls from human rights…
NWHL cancels rest of season after additional virus positives
The National Women’s Hockey League called off the remainder of its season Wednesday on the…
Toronto Arrows move south of the border to start MLR season in Atlanta area
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows are the latest Canadian team to move south of the…
Tampa Bay makes best of Super Bowl week amid sour economy
TAMPA, Fla. – There have been four previous Super Bowls in Tampa, some amid war…
Raptors snap 3-game losing streak, beat Magic 115-102
TAMPA, Fla. – Pascal Siakam has been getting to the rim and it’s paying off…
U.S. holds Altidore out of game citing transfer interest in TFC star
U.S. Soccer has opted to hold veteran striker Jozy Altidore out of Sunday’s friendly with…
John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
PHILADELPHIA – John Chaney’s raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple…
Qualtrics goes public 2 years after being bought by SAP
SALT LAKE CITY – Business software provider Qualtrics went public Thursday two years after German…
Raptors guard VanVleet says it’s a big honour to be among U.S. Olympic player pool
Fred VanVleet didn’t grow up among basketball’s young stars. He was an underdog on the…
Rogers Communications refrains from 2021 guidance on continuing impact of COVID-19
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc.’s isn’t providing financial guidance for 2021 amid ongoing uncertainty about…
Canadian guard Carr takes his mental and physical game to a new level at Minnesota
After a sophomore season that was decent, but in his view not good enough, Marcus…
Lowry reaches 10,000-point plateau as a Raptor in 115-108 loss to Milwaukee
TAMPA, Fla. – Kyle Lowry scored a milestone basket early and made things interesting for…
Kyle Lowry becomes third player to reach 10,000-point plateau as a Toronto Raptor
TAMPA, Fla. – Kyle Lowry became the third player to reach the 10,000-point milestone as…
Queen Latifah ‘stoked’ to land post-Super Bowl slot for show
LOS ANGELES – Queen Latifah thrives on going big. From writing and rapping at the…
Chicago principals offer school reopening plan amid pandemic
Chicago Public Schools should allow students back into classrooms in no more than 100 facilities…
Analysis: Kobe’s presence remains strong, legacy growing
Kobe Bryant wasn’t in the bubble with the Los Angeles Lakers last fall when they…