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Public spaces, cinemas to air Toronto Raptors games during NBA finals
As Raptors fever burns its way across Canada, the team’s parent company said it’s trying…
Ujiri seeing fruits of his rebuild 10 months after blockbuster Leonard deal
TORONTO – The reaction from Toronto Raptors fans last summer was swift and scathing. One…
UFC champion Max (Blessed) Holloway picks Raptors to win NBA Finals
TORONTO – UFC featherweight champion Max (Blessed) Holloway, a diehard Raptors fan, is predicting a…
Toronto Argonauts show support for Raptors’ quest for NBA title
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have caught Raptors fever. The Argos took the subway as…
Masai Ujiri’s talk with Lowry was the turning point in their relationship
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri pinpoints a particular conversation as the turning point in his relationship…
Dogs to Dinos: Toronto’s professional basketball roots run deep
TORONTO – After arriving on the NBA scene in 1995, it took a few years…
Mayors challenge Raptors and Warriors fans to raise money for charity
TORONTO – The mayors of the two cities competing in the NBA Finals have issued…
Sportsnet hopes NBA Finals reach Game 7 as Raptors prove slam dunk for ratings
TORONTO – While most Toronto Raptors fans are likely hoping for a quick and victorious…
Raptors forward OG Anunoby expected back for Game 2 of NBA Finals on Sunday
TORONTO – Forward OG Anunoby is expected back in the Raptors lineup on Sunday for…
Five key moments from Game 1 of NBA Finals between Raptors and Warriors
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Game 1 of…
NBA commissioner says Drake went over the line in touching coach during game
TORONTO – NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Drake crossed the line when he treated Toronto…
Thousands crowd streets around Toronto to cheer on the Raptors in playoff game
TORONTO – Thousands of fans in the Toronto area are taking to the streets to…
Warriors get DeMarcus Cousins back for Game 1 of NBA Finals
TORONTO – DeMarcus Cousins got his first taste of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.…
Pascal Siakam has 32 points in Raptors’ historic NBA Finals win over Warriors
TORONTO – On a record-breaking night, Pascal Siakam had one big regret. Two years removed…
Toronto Raptors fans less than thrilled after Pierce picks team to win title
TORONTO – Even when Paul Pierce says something good about the Raptors, Toronto fans just…
Raptors playoff run ‘bittersweet’ for former Vancouver Grizzlies owner
VANCOUVER – Arthur Griffiths admits he has mixed emotions as he watches the Toronto Raptors’…
Former MLSE boss Tim Leiweke says Raptors’ run is a remarkable story
TORONTO – Tim Leiweke is loving what he sees. And the former MLSE boss will…
Toronto Raptors not afraid of the moment, playing “fearlessly” in Game 1
TORONTO – The Bay Area has been put on alert. Kawhi Leonard is coming. The…
Raptors set Canadian TV record in Game 1 of NBA Finals, but U.S. ratings down
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals debut gave the team its third Canadian television…
Potential return of OG Anunoby could help Raptors in NBA Finals
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors got a little boost on Thursday with the return of…
Dwyane Wade surprises graduates at Stoneman Douglas
SUNRISE, Fla. – Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade was a surprise guest speaker Sunday at…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Virginia Beach attacker notified boss of plans to leave job VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) —…
Former U.S. president Barack Obama adds star power to game 2 of NBA Finals
TORONTO – Former U.S. president Barack Obama added some star power to Game 2 of…
Warriors even NBA Finals with Raptors despite injury toll in Game 2 win
TORONTO – No Kevin Durant. No Kevon Looney. No Klay Thompson. No problem for the…