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Kyle Lowry says family, winning will impact decision on if he stays in Toronto

Kyle Lowry says family, winning will impact decision on if he stays in Toronto

When asked about his highlight of a crazy NBA campaign, Kyle Lowry rattled off a laundry list of virtually every player on the Toronto Raptors and their high notes. From all-star Pascal Siakam to newcomer…

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Raptors’ playoff hopes dim further after close loss to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

Raptors’ playoff hopes dim further after close loss to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

Paul George and Marcus Morris scored 22 points each, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 105-100 triumph over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night to snap a three-game skid. Reggie Jackson added 18…

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Canadian Olympic swimming trials pushed back to June, may move from Toronto

Canadian Olympic swimming trials pushed back to June, may move from Toronto

Canada’s Olympic swim trials have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Ontario. The primary means of selection for Canada’s team bound for Tokyo this summer has been pushed back almost a month…

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Raptors sputter to finish as Kevin Durant sparks East-leading Nets to victory

Raptors sputter to finish as Kevin Durant sparks East-leading Nets to victory

Kevin Durant scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Green had 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 116-103 Tuesday night and clinched a playoff spot. Durant, who…

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Siakam powers Raptors past depleted Cavaliers

Siakam powers Raptors past depleted Cavaliers

Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, rookie Malachi Flynn added 18 and the Toronto Raptors pulled away in the second half for a 112-96 victory over the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Kyle Lowry contributed…

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World champions Pavan, Humana-Paredes fall in Cancun beach volleyball final

World champions Pavan, Humana-Paredes fall in Cancun beach volleyball final

Canada’s top-ranked beach volleyball team of Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes came up just short in their first tune-up tournament ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Pavan, of Kitchener, Ont., and Toronto’s Humana-Paredes fell 2-1 to…

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Toronto Raptors trade Norman Powell to Portland Trail Blazers

Toronto Raptors trade Norman Powell to Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday attained guard Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. In addition, center Jusuf Nurkic tweeted that he is returning from a right wrist fracture and will be in the Blazers’ lineup versus…

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Raptors drop 9th straight with loss to Rockets

Raptors drop 9th straight with loss to Rockets

Stephen Silas walked off the court at halftime thinking he’d seen a sign. Danuel House Jr. swished a 51-footer at the buzzer, sending the Rockets to the locker room on a high after 20 consecutive…

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Raptors get full squad back at practice on heels of 6th straight loss

Raptors get full squad back at practice on heels of 6th straight loss

The Toronto Raptors seem to have put their health troubles behind them — finally. Raptors coach Nick Nurse had his full roster at practice on Thursday for the first time in two weeks, which is…

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RBC Canadian Open cancelled for 2nd straight year due to pandemic

RBC Canadian Open cancelled for 2nd straight year due to pandemic

The RBC Canadian Open has been pulled from the PGA Tour calendar for the second consecutive year, marking one of the first cancellations of a major annual Canadian sports event in the summer of 2021.…

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5 Raptors ruled out for rescheduled game vs. Pistons due to COVID-19 protocols

5 Raptors ruled out for rescheduled game vs. Pistons due to COVID-19 protocols

A greatly reduced Raptors team will host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in Toronto’s temporary home of Tampa, Fla. The team stated Tuesday that starters Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby are out as…

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Raptors’ COVID-19 issues worsen, forcing postponement of Sunday game against Bulls

Raptors’ COVID-19 issues worsen, forcing postponement of Sunday game against Bulls

After dodging COVID-19 for almost half of the NBA campaign, the Toronto Raptors have been dealt a big blow. The NBA called off Toronto’s game versus the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night due to…

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Minnesota Timberwolves fire coach Ryan Saunders, hire Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch as replacement

Minnesota Timberwolves fire coach Ryan Saunders, hire Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch as replacement

The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch as the franchise’s new coach Monday. Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas fired Ryan Saunders on Sunday, clearing the way for Minnesota to eschew an interim coach and move…

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Powell drops 29 as Raptors beat Bucks to sweep 2-game series

Powell drops 29 as Raptors beat Bucks to sweep 2-game series

Norman Powell’s efficiency ensured the Toronto Raptors would extend the Milwaukee Bucks’ longest skid in four years. Powell matched a season high with 29 points, Pascal Siakam had 27 and the Raptors defeat Milwaukee 110-96…

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VanVleet carries Raptors to victory over Bucks after Lowry leaves with injury

VanVleet carries Raptors to victory over Bucks after Lowry leaves with injury

Fred VanVleet scored 33 points, Pascal Siakam added 23 and the Toronto Raptors withstood the loss of Kyle Lowry to defeat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 124-113 on Tuesday night. Lowry exited with a sore left…

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Raptors sign GM Bobby Webster to multi-year extension

Raptors sign GM Bobby Webster to multi-year extension

The Toronto Raptors have signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year contract extension, the team informed on Thursday. The extension for Webster has been in the works for some time, as president Masai Ujiri has discussed…

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Raptors still searching for 1st win after blowing another lead in loss to 76ers

Raptors still searching for 1st win after blowing another lead in loss to 76ers

The Toronto Raptors have carved out a reputation over the past few years of being a mentally tough and adaptable team that’s excellent at making modifications down the stretch. Three games — and three losses…

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Raptors top Hornets in pre-season opener

Raptors top Hornets in pre-season opener

If Malachi Flynn was feeling any nerves in his NBA debut, they were gone by the time the Raptors rookie guard knocked down back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter on Saturday. Matt Thomas had 16…

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Nurse, Powell believe Raptors rookie Malachi Flynn has drive to thrive in NBA

Nurse, Powell believe Raptors rookie Malachi Flynn has drive to thrive in NBA

Malachi Flynn sits with Fred VanVleet every morning, peppering the veteran guard with questions about the NBA game. Since he was drafted 29th overall just three weeks ago, Flynn hasn’t had the luxury of casual…

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Raptors arrive in Tampa as preparations begin for season away from home

Raptors arrive in Tampa as preparations begin for season away from home

On the Toronto Raptors’ first full day in their temporary home away from home, the state of Florida hit an inglorious milestone, surpassing one million COVID-19 cases. Concern around the pandemic itself is just one…

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Canadian Chris Boucher completes underdog story by signing 2-year deal with Raptors

Canadian Chris Boucher completes underdog story by signing 2-year deal with Raptors

Chris Boucher’s story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone cheers for the underdog. Riding an overnight bus as a homeless teenager. Dropping out of high school and working as…

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Toronto FC’s season ends in shock following extra time loss to expansion Nashville SC

Toronto FC’s season ends in shock following extra time loss to expansion Nashville SC

Toronto FC saw its Major League Soccer campaign end Tuesday, dropping a 1-0 extra time decision to Nashville SC in playoff action. Toronto was heavily favored heading into the game, having finished the regular season…

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Raptors sign Alex Len to help fill void created by Ibaka, Gasol departures

Raptors sign Alex Len to help fill void created by Ibaka, Gasol departures

On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday — and also some maintained some financial flexibility toward their ambitious 2021 off-season…

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Canada bringing home 7 medals from Pan Am judo championships

Canada bringing home 7 medals from Pan Am judo championships

Montreal resident Shady El Nahas scored an ippon versus Rafael Buzacarini to repeat as under-100 kilogram men’s champion at the Pan Am judo championships in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday. El Nahas, who entered the day…

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Canadian government reviewing Raptors’ proposal to play in Toronto

Canadian government reviewing Raptors’ proposal to play in Toronto

The Canadian government is studying a proposal from the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic. A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday officials have been in contact with…

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Raptors hopeful they’ll play in Toronto this season

Raptors hopeful they’ll play in Toronto this season

The Toronto Raptors’ president Masai Ujiri stated he’s hopeful the team will be able to play in their home city in the upcoming NBA campaign. “We understand … how difficult this is. We understand that…

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TFC survive late penalty scare to notch 5th straight win, clinch playoff spot

TFC survive late penalty scare to notch 5th straight win, clinch playoff spot

A game lacking in drama for 90 minutes came alive in stoppage time Sunday with league-leading Toronto FC clinching a playoff spot after hanging on for a 1-0 victory over slumping FC Cincinnati. In recording…

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Toronto secures 4th consecutive victory

Toronto secures 4th consecutive victory

Ayo Akinola’s first-half goal lifted Toronto FC to its fourth straight victory with a 1-0 decision over the New England Revolution in MLS play Wednesday. After Akinola put Toronto ahead in the 29th minute, a…

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Raptors’ Nurse ‘decompressing’ after playoff loss, says contract extension was ‘easy’

Raptors’ Nurse ‘decompressing’ after playoff loss, says contract extension was ‘easy’

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is still taking time to “decompress” after a strange NBA campaign that began with a championship banner raising at Scotiabank Arena, was interrupted by months by the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Toronto Raptors sign coach Nick Nurse to multi year extension

Toronto Raptors sign coach Nick Nurse to multi year extension

Nick Nurse would have been in the final year of his contract next campaign. The Toronto Raptors weren’t about to let that happen with their coach. Nurse and the Raptors stated a multiyear extension Tuesday,…

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