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TORONTO – In the final minutes of a close game the Toronto Raptors had rookies Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter and Jonathan Mogbo playing with sophomore Gradey Dick and four-year veteran Scottie Barnes. At 23 years of age, Barnes was the oldest Raptor on the floor as Toronto tried to complete a 23-point comeback in a 121-115 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Shead said that it was proof the Raptors’ rebuild is going to plan.“I think that’s a testament to us. We didn’t shy away from it,” said Shead, who scored a career-high 16 points and added nine…

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 10:24 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Boos echoed through Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Tuesday night as Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of the U.S. national anthem before the Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche.Fans cheered as she finished the song and the applause grew louder as Irving began “O Canada.” Many joined…

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2025 10:01 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Coby White scored a game-high 25 points and Nikola Vucevic added 21 to pace the Chicago Bulls to a 122-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday at Scotiabank Arena. The Bulls’ victory ended Toronto’s season-high five-game winning streak as the Raptors lost for only the second time in nine outings.Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 20 points. He added 10 rebounds and five assists.RJ Barrett checked in with 19 points and nine rebounds.Toronto point…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian RJ Barrett’s 20-point performance led the Toronto Raptors past the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108 on Sunday afternoon. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., added seven assists and six rebounds as Toronto (16-33) won for the eighth time in 10 games.Scottie Barnes had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Jakob Poeltl registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards.James Harden led Los Angeles (28-21) with 25 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Former Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had 14 points, six rebounds and three assists.The NBA trade deadline…

TORONTO – James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, but against the suddenly hot Toronto Raptors they looked average. Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter said that Toronto’s success against Harden and Leonard in a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was proof that the Raptors are gaining confidence on defence. The victory was Toronto’s eighth in its last 10 games.“Everybody knows what (Harden and Leonard) are capable of doing,” said Walter, who had 10 points, four rebounds, and a steal in 21 minutes off the bench. “You’ve got to key in on those…

UPDATE AS OF FEB. 3, 2025 AT 4:59 P.M. EASTERN: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. tariffs on Canada will be “paused” for 30 days. Read more about the announcement here. It turns out there’s a limit to the Canadian politeness our country is famous for.Frustrated sports fans in arenas across the country have begun to boo loudly while the U.S. national anthem is played at NHL and NBA games, showing just how well President Donald Trump‘s imposed tariffs on Canada are going over with people north of the border.Over the weekend, in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa, fans of…

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2025 2:17 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – RJ Barrett got right to it as soon as he stepped in front of the cameras and microphones of a post-practice media scrum at the Toronto Raptors’ training facility. “Let’s get it out of the way. Ask it. Just ask it,” said an upbeat Barrett. “Let’s get it out of the way. Just ask it already. Come on. Let’s get it out of the way.”Did you hear the boos during the American national anthem before…

TORONTO – What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago the Toronto Raptors were leaning into a roster overhaul, swinging several deals to reset the franchise ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. Before play began this season, team president Masai Ujiri declared that the rebuild would continue but with the NBA trade deadline coming up on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, it’s unclear if the Raptors will be sellers, buyers, or standing pat.“I wasn’t focused on it last year. I’m not focused on it this year,” said centre Jakob Poeltl. “We’re a team that’s in transition somewhat. We were…

By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 29, 2025 11:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A college student who was hurt when he climbed a street pole and fell while Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrated the team’s victory in Sunday’s NFC championship game has died from his injuries. Temple University announced the death of Tyler Sabapathy, 18, in a statement posted Tuesday night on the school’s website. A Toronto native, Sabapathy was an accomplished gymnast who was a freshman studying in the school’s College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sport science. Get daily National news Get…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 13, 2025 6:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley was ruled out of Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to left hip soreness. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Quickley’s hip “flared up” on Monday morning. He expected more details would be available on Tuesday after further evaluation. Related Videos 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake Previous Video Next Video Forward Draymond Green (illness) sat out for the Warriors. Story continues below advertisement Quickley has been limited to just…