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New Raptors wing DeAndre Bembry wears No. 95 in honour of his late brother
TAMPA, Fla. – A week before the 2016 NBA draft, DeAndre Bembry’s brother was shot…
NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumes
NEW YORK – The NBA said Wednesday that 48 players have tested positive for the…
Raptors’ Siakam wants to rediscover joy of playing after struggling in NBA bubble
Pascal Siakam wants to rediscover his love for the game. The Toronto Raptors forward struggled…
Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with…
Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can…
With so much on the line, Raptors guard VanVleet plans to hold teammates accountable
Fred VanVleet doesn’t believe any of his teammates will recklessly flaunt COVID-19 protocols. But he’ll…
Raptors’ GM Webster still believes season can be a success despite 3 COVID-19 cases
The Toronto Raptors are feeling the impact of COVID-19, and the season hasn’t even started…
Raptors able to practise despite COVID-19 cases
His symptoms of COVID-19 were bad. His worry over his wife and kids was significantly…
Rejigged NBA schedule likely to alter makeup of Canada’s men’s team
Canada had expected to field its best men’s basketball team in history this past summer.…
Bucks game is one of three that will be broadcast for national U.S. audience
The Toronto Raptors will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in front of…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
Year in review: A look at news events in September 2020
A look at news events in September 2020: 01 – The federal government recognized residential…
Raptors permitting limited number of fans to Tampa home games
TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Raptors will have fans at their Florida home games this…
Siakam takes control of message with three-part YouTube documentary series
There’s a moment in Part 1 of his YouTube documentary series when Pascal Siakam turns…
Down by the Bay: Could be tough to generate Raptors buzz in temporary Tampa home
The Toronto Blue Jays were able to fill a baseball void and pique additional team…
Lowry’s adjusted to playing in Tampa, but says COVID-19 inevitable among players
Despite the countless precautions the NBA has put into place ahead of this bizarre season,…
Hot spot: California hospitals buckle as virus cases surge
LOS ANGELES – Hospitals across California have all but run out of intensive care beds…
The Latest: Coronavirus vaccine provided to US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are being provided with doses of…
Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open
Russell Starr’s parents didn’t see much future in their son’s video gaming, even when he…
NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season
The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game…
Jamal Murray, Steven Stamkos win Sports Illustrated awards for Breakout and Best Play
Two Canadians were honoured at this year’s Sports Illustrated Awards. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray…
Darrell Nwobu scores a century for Canada in final match at FIBA Esports Open
Darrell (RipxRell) Nwobu poured in 100 points Sunday as Canada closed out its FIBA Esports…
‘Do as I say’: Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules
SAN FRANCISCO – Denver’s mayor flies to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with his family —…
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver…