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Raptors must improve defensively to take next step
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The Toronto Raptors have taken many paths that have collectively led them to the bottom of the NBA standings, but if and when they emerge, there is only one path forward, and that is to improve defensively.
10h ago
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Nations League preview: Laryea in the spotlight as Canada takes on Suriname
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Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea has always been there for the Canadian men’s team. With Alphonso Davies out for the Nations League quarterfinals, the creative defenceman could hear his name called in an important spot as Canada seeks redemption and a trophy.
11h ago
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Back at MSG, UFC uber-prospect Bo Nickal seeks challenge and redemption
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A star in the wrestling world since he was a teenager, Bo Nickal entered UFC as one of its most accomplished athletes outside the sport. Arden Zwelling tells us what that means heading into UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.
18h ago
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32 Thoughts: Where do the Penguins go from here?
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The Pittsburgh Penguins made a trade on Tuesday, but that won't be the last move for the struggling team. In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about the possibilities for the Penguins, Auston Matthews' injury, upcoming CBA negotiations, and more.
on Thu, 2AM
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Like it or not, Jon Jones is in full control at UFC 309
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Whatever gambit Jon Jones is playing this week, he’s in complete control of it.
on Thu, 1AM
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McDavid on brink of 1,000 points after huge performance in Oilers' OT win
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With a four-point showing Tuesday in an OT win, Connor McDavid moved within one of the 1,000 mark. That makes the Oilers' next game on Thursday must-see TV.
on Wed, 8PM
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Raptors Takeaways: Getting harder to find bright spots after 0-5 road trip
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The plucky group that collected lottery balls while playing better teams right down to the wire has made the long gaps between Raptors win a little more palatable. But the air might be coming out of the tires a little bit.
on Wed, 2PM
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Trial date set for 2018 World Junior players charged in London
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The trial for five players on the Canadian 2018 world junior hockey team charged with sexual assault will begin on April 22, 2025, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
on Wed, 4AM
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Canada's privacy commissioner to launch investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
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Canada's privacy commissioner launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday after receiving a complaint about its handling of biological samples collected from athletes.
on Tue, 11PM
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Priestman out as Canada Soccer investigation reveals 'unacceptable culture'
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An investigation into conduct by Canada Soccer revealed "a pattern of an unacceptable culture and insufficient oversight within the national teams," the organization's CEO said.
on Tue, 10PM
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As Raptors continue to stumble, some mistakes inevitably fall on coaching
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At least no one can suggest any single coaching decision was the difference as the Raptors fell 123-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
on Mon, 4PM
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Clippers' Powell reminds Raptors what they missed out on
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Norm Powell left Toronto as a role player with an iffy fit and has emerged as one of the best offensive players in basketball. He reminded the Raptors of that on Saturday.
on Sun, 4PM
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32 Thoughts: NCAA decision opens door to chaos and options for players
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In this week's edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman looks at the fallout from the NCAA decision and how it will open door for players.
on Sat, 4PM
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Raptors 905 secure foundational piece in Charlie Brown Jr.
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Charlie Brown Jr.'s availability is not something the Raptors 905 could have planned for until very recently. His outlook — and the Raptors’ NBA and G League outlook — shifted at fortuitous times to make this a strong fit, writes Blake Murphy.
on Fri, 2PM
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Raptors' faith in late-bloomer Ochai Agbaji a testament to determination, ethic
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Four years into his NBA career, Ochai Agbaji is beginning to blossom and prove why he was a lottery pick in 2022. For the Raptors' rebuild to succeed, a win like that is exactly what they had hoped for.
on Nov 7
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Blue Jays show clear interest in starting pitching as GM meetings wrap
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As the MLB general manager meetings wrapped up this week, one surprise to be found was Blue Jays’ level of interest in starting pitching – they’re serious in that area.
on Nov 7
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell displays defensive prowess in loss to Kings
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Davion Mitchell's long-term fit with the Raptors is to be determined. But at the very least, Mitchell has been as advertised: A tenacious on-ball defender who can run a team well.
on Nov 7
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Blue Jays weigh intriguing possibilities at GM Meetings
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Connecting with free agents has been a priority for the Blue Jays at the GM Meetings in San Antonio, but the Toronto front office is also surveying the trade market. To say they’re keeping their options open would be putting it mildly.
on Nov 7
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Super-agent Scott Boras praises Blue Jays' market might
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After answering question after question about Juan Soto, agent Scott Boras spoke of the Blue Jays and believes the ownership group is "a sports entertainment juggernaut." Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith have that and more from the MLB GM Meetings.
on Nov 7
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Time, reflection helping DeMar DeRozan restore relationship with Raptors
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DeMar DeRozan is prone to reflection. It’s why, even after all the hard feelings that followed his 2018 trade, he’s been able to accept the bridge-building efforts to restore the relationship between him and the Raptors.
on Nov 7
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Blue Jays need better contingency plans this off-season
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The Blue Jays hope to add at least one impact bat and some impact pitching help, but the players they covet most won’t be easy to obtain. How they plan to adapt as off-season takes unexpected twists and turns
on Nov 6
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Blue Jays in market for starters at MLB GM Meetings
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As the GM Meetings began Monday, initial conversations with industry sources started to create an impression of how this winter might play out for the Blue Jays, particularly on the pitching side.
on Nov 5
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How Raptors missed opportunity to build dynasty around Vince Carter, young core
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The real question around Vince Carter’s story in Toronto may not be about how it ended, but instead what happened before he ever wore the dinosaur logo for the Raptors.
on Nov 2
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Dodgers complete wild Game 5 comeback to win World Series
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With the win, the Dodgers further solidify their place as one of MLB’s elite franchises. Their eighth-ever World Series title is their second in the last five years and their first full-season championship since 1988.
on Oct 31
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32 Thoughts: Trade talk beginning to pick up across the league
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Talk has picked, and it will continue to do so. Some of the teams who preached patience are starting to run out of it. Elliotte Friedman takes a look at that, and other thoughts from around the league.
on Oct 31
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Volpe's grand slam helps Yankees extend World Series with Game 4 win over Dodgers
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Anthony Volpe provided the New York Yankees with the big swing they have been looking for with a grand slam in the third inning to lift his team to a World Series-extending Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
on Oct 30
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Slumping Yankees must 'find a way' to get bats going to avoid World Series sweep
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Ahead of a must-win Game 4, it’s the Yankees’ underperforming lineup that’s facing the most pressure. If the offence doesn't turn things around in a hurry, the World Series will be over.
on Oct 29
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Raptors challenge Nuggets in competitive overtime loss
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It’s an easy assignment for a rebuilding team like Toronto: Find positives. In an overtime loss to Denver, there were plenty.
on Oct 29
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Raptors Takeaways: Another solid effort not enough in loss to Timberwolves
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The Raptors don't have the bodies to pull off a major upset right now unless everything breaks right but Rajakovic has more early buy-in from the group than he got before.
on Oct 27
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Lawsuit against Clippers opens old wound for Raptors fans
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Allegations that the Clippers engaged in a methodical long-term tampering campaign to ensure themselves the best chance to acquire then-Raptor Kawhi Leonard only serve to reopen an old wound, writes Michael Grange.
on Oct 26
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World Series Preview: Historic rivalry gets star-studded revival
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While this rivalry is historic, it's also new. In 1981, the last time the Yankees and Dodgers played in the World Series, none of their current players were born, nor were many of their coaches.
on Oct 25
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32 Thoughts: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov should be in Hart Trophy race
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Kirill Kaprizov never has received strong Hart Trophy consideration, but it looks like that's about to change. The Wild star is sending an early message that he deserves to be a candidate.
on Oct 24
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Rebuilding Raptors will win if they can focus on losing
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You have to go back to the 2011-12 season to find the last time the Toronto Raptors had an opportunity like this staring at them, just waiting for them to grab it.
on Oct 23
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Raptors roundtable: What does success look like for Toronto this season?
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Play-in for the playoffs, or find a way to play into the NBA Draft lottery? Sportsnet's NBA experts address that question and a few others ahead of the Toronto Raptors' season-opening game on Wednesday night.
on Oct 22
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Soto's dramatic blast propels Yankees to first World Series since 2009
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With a berth in the World Series just a swing away, Juan Soto crushed a fastball over the centre-field wall for the lead. Three outs later, the Yankees clinched a trip to the World Series for the first time since 2009.
on Oct 20
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Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more
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While the Raptors entered training camp with most of the roster set in place, there were a handful of interesting choices to make at the back end. On Saturday, those decisions were made and the opening-night roster has been locked in.
on Oct 19
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As pitching puzzle gets tougher, Guardians navigate elimination game
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on Oct 19
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Raptors Takeaways: Healthy Quickley in command
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In his first pre-season action, Immanuel Quickley looked in command, a positive sign for the Raptors entering the season.
on Oct 19
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Yankees survive late scare to move one win away from World Series
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The Yankees escaped a nightmare loss with a rally against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, holding on for an 8-6 win to put themselves on the brink of their first World Series appearance since 2009.
on Oct 19
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Oilers 'get the ball rolling' with confidence-boosting first win of season
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The score sheet may look like Draisaitl and McDavid carried Edmonton to a win Tuesday, but that could not be further from the truth.
on Oct 18
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Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch baffled by goaltender interference calls
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Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch can't figure out what constitutes goaltender interference in the NHL.
on Oct 18
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Expect Guardians' bold moves to continue as pressure builds
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Already, the Guardians are operating with a sense of urgency. Though their sloppy performance should change, what won't change is the aggressiveness with which manager Stephen Vogt is approaching the Yankees.
on Oct 18
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Raptors Notebook: Immanuel Quickley embracing expanded role as starter
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Immanuel Quickley has been the Toronto Raptors' franchise point guard for nearly a year now, but he has played only 38 times for the team and started just 65 times in his five-year NBA career. Michael Grange looks at the Raptors' expectations.
on Oct 18