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Raptors sign Brooks to a multi-year deal
TORONTO – Armoni Brooks has earned a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors.
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Anunoby returns to start against Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby started Thursday versus the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in his first game since Feb. 16.
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Siakam has 35 points, Raptors beat Cavs 117-104
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam matched his career high for three-pointers. OG Anunoby returned from a 15-game injury layoff. And the Toronto Raptors won a crucial game for…
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First trans swimmer to win NCAA title not ‘rightful’ winner, says Fla. governor DeSantis
Lia Thomas made history last week when she became the first-known transgender athlete to win an NCAA title. She won the 500-yard freestyle event at the 2022 NCAA Di…
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Raptors tip off 10-game stretch run against Cavs
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ post-season hopes have come down to 10 final regular-season games.
23 Mar 2022 | Sports -
DeRozan and the Bulls face the Raptors
Toronto Raptors (40-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (41-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
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B.C. researcher wants Mi’kmaq inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame has been given something new to think about.
20 Mar 2022 | Sports -
World junior hockey championship rescheduled for August in Edmonton: IIHF
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has rescheduled the 2022 world junior championship for mid-August in Edmonton.
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Canadian Paralympic athletes want financial rewards for medals — like Olympians get
They both dedicate years of their lives and train extensively to master their sport — but unlike their Olympic counterparts, Canada’s Paralympic medalists do not re…
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James spoils career night by Raptors rookie Barnes
TORONTO – When Scottie Barnes was growing up in Florida, he idolized the late Kobe Bryant.
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Ève Gascon to become third female goaltender to play in QMJHL
Goaltender Ève Gascon will continue to make history on Saturday afternoon.
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Siakam, Raptors beat Clippers to extend winning streak to 5
LOS ANGELES – Pascal Siakam had 31 points and the streaking Toronto Raptors held off a fourth-quarter comeback by the Los Angeles Clippers for a 103-100 victory Wed…
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N.B. to host Canada Summer Games in 2029, about 4,000 athletes expected
New Brunswick is slated to host the Canada Summer Games in 2029, the province announced Wednesday.
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Scott Hall, pro wrestling legend and WWE star, dies at 63
Scott Hall, professional wrestling’s “Bad Guy” who revolutionized the industry as a founding member of the New World Order faction, has died. He was 63.
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Someone bought Tom Brady’s ‘last touchdown’ ball for $500K. Then he un-retired
Tom Brady‘s stunning announcement that he would return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again next season delighted football fans everywhere but likely took the air out …
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Canada’s cross-country legend McKeever makes history with 16th Paralympic gold medal
It was a happy coincidence that Brian McKeever wore bib No. 16 on Saturday.
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Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich banned from running Chelsea FC
The Premier League banned Roman Abramovich from running Chelsea on Saturday after the club owner was sanctioned by the British government over Russia‘s war on Ukrai…
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Gary Trent Jr. scores 42 points, Raptors hold off Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. scored 42 points and the Toronto Raptors held off the Phoenix Suns, beating the NBA’s leading team 117-112 on Friday night.
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U.K. targets Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in new sanctions over Ukraine war
European and world soccer champion Chelsea was among the assets of Roman Abramovich frozen by the British government on Thursday after he was sanctioned for his clo…
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Koe, Dunstone and Bottcher post victories to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier
Alberta’s Kevin Koe and Matt Dunstone’s Wild Card Two team posted victories Monday to remain on top of the Pool A standings at the Tim Hortons Brier.
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World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia
Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver.
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American WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia on drug charge
Friends and family of WNBA star Brittney Griner are calling for the basketball star’s release after she was detained in Russia on a drug charge.
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Raptors sign guard Brooks to 10-day deal
CLEVELAND – The Toronto Raptors signed guard Armoni Brooks to a 10-day contract ahead of Sunday night’s game at Cleveland.
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Northern Saskatchewan broadcaster calling HNIC games in Cree
Clarence Iron from Canoe Lake, Sask. is broadcasting the NHL in Cree.
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‘Great things take time’: Poulin says fight continues for women’s pro hockey league
Marie-Philip Poulin isn’t planning on hanging up her skates anytime soon.
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Raptors forward Anunoby out with broken finger
The Toronto Raptors say forward OG Anunoby has a broken right ring finger and will miss the team’s game tonight at Charlotte.
25 Feb 2022 | Sports -
Hornets face the Raptors on 3-game slide
Toronto Raptors (32-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (29-31, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
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Montreal tennis star Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Dubai due to back injury
Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from from this week’s Dubai Tennis Championships with a back injury.
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Canada wins 26th Olympic medal as Beijing Games end with closing ceremony
Canada’s Justin Kripps already knew what it felt like to step onto an Olympic podium. But his teammates didn’t, and he wanted to share that experience with them.
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Speedskater Isabelle Weidemann named Canada’s flag-bearer for Beijing closing ceremony
Speedskater Isabelle Weidemann was named Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies of Beijing’s Winter Olympics on Sunday.
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Beijing Olympics to end with closing ceremony: What to watch Saturday, Sunday
The 16th and final day of the Beijing Winter Olympics will see Team Canada seek gold in alpine skiing and bobsledding, before athletes from all countries gather tog…
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Canada to be upgraded to silver in Tokyo Olympics relay after U.K. doping violation
Canada’s 4×100-metre relay team stands to be upgraded to a silver medal from the Tokyo Summer Games after Britain was stripped of its silver medal due to C.J. Ujah’…
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Canada’s Ivanie Blondin wins silver in mass start speed skating at Beijing Olympics
Canada’s Ivanie Blondin won the silver medal in the women’s mass start speed skating final at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday.
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Canada to play last home World Cup qualifier in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Canada will host Jamaica at Toronto’s BMO Field in its final home World Cup qualifier, the Canada Soccer Association said Friday.
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Hamelin wins 6th Olympic medal as Canada snags gold in short-track relay
Charles Hamelin added to his Olympic legacy on Wednesday after helping Canada win gold in the men’s 5,000-metre relay speed skating final in Beijing.
16 Feb 2022 | Sports