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Williams’ TD return sparks Ticats to opening victory over Roughriders
HAMILTON – Frankie Williams delivered the spark the Hamilton Tiger-Cats desperately needed. Williams’ 68-yard punt…
Raptors win first NBA title in franchise history, beat the Warriors in Game 6
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Toronto Raptors won their first-ever National Basketball Association championship on Thursday…
Gimme five: Memorable moments from Game 6 of NBA Finals
The visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday night to win…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US says Iran removed unexploded mine from oil tanker DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —…
Raptors forward Pascal Leonard learning plenty from watching Kawhi Leonard
OAKLAND, Calif. – Even if Kawhi Leonard decides to leave Toronto as a free agent…
In the news today, June 13
Four stories in the news for Thursday, June 13 ——— FANS PREPARE FOR RAPTORS TO…
Raptors’ run captures Montrealers’ imagination, fuels city’s own hoop dreams
Montreal is shutting down two downtown blocks tonight to allow people to cheer on a…
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Stanley Cup Final St. Louis 4 Boston 1 (Blues win series 4-3)…
Curry: Hard to avoid boorish fans at Finals, but heckling his family is “stupid”
OAKLAND, Calif. – Stephen Curry says it’s difficult to avoid boorish basketball fans at the…
Game 5 loss is ancient history to “live in the moment” Toronto Raptors
OAKLAND, Calif. – Live in the moment. It’s been the Toronto Raptors’ mantra all season.…
Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles
OAKLAND, Calif. – Kevin Durant confirmed what everyone most feared: He underwent surgery for a…
Sarah McLachlan set to perform Canadian anthem as Raptors aim for title
OAKLAND, Calif. – Sarah McLachlan will sing Canada’s national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto…
Senate Arctic committee calls recommendations in report a ‘wake-up call’
OTTAWA – We the North? Canada’s Senate is skeptical. The marketing slogan for Toronto’s NBA…
Late-night Raptors games offer families bonding time, push bedtime rules
Raptors fan Kurt Peacock admits he’s really pushing bedtime back as he lets his 11-year-old…
Louisiana man accused in drive-by involving NBA YoungBoy
BATON ROUGE, La. – A Louisiana man is accused of opening fire alongside rapper NBA…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be…
NBA says Gasol should have gone to foul line late in Game 5
OAKLAND, Calif. – The NBA says Toronto’s Marc Gasol should have been given two free…
Thousands of Raptors fans left in the dark as Bell, Rogers outages affect Game 5
TORONTO – Thousands of Toronto Raptors fans were left hanging in the pivotal moments of…
Sportsnet: Record average audience of 6.4 million tuned in for Game 5
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors may have missed a chance to close out their first…
Former NHLer Eric Lindros on concussion awareness: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’
TORONTO – Eric Lindros remembers looking at the Penguins logo on his towel and feeling…
Ratings show no need to worry about HBO post-‘Thrones’
NEW YORK – Every time a popular HBO series ends, the network faces a round…
Nielsen’s top programs for June 3-9
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for June 3-9. Listings include the…
Win or lose, Toronto Raptors’ deep playoff run puts franchise in the spotlight
TORONTO – Win or lose, the Toronto Raptors’ deep run into the basketball post-season has…
Raptors fans’ cheers after Durant injury ‘overstated,’ Toronto mayor says
Toronto’s mayor is defending his city’s basketball fans, saying cheers from Raptors supporters when a…