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Thursday, Jan 2

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Rookie Jonathan Mogbo assigned to Raptors 905

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Rookie forward Jonathan Mogbo has been assigned to the G-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.

06

Quickley’s return adds new dimension to Raptors

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Immanuel Quickley dribbled a few steps past half-court, then stagger stepped to shed his defender and launch a three-pointer with one foot still on the Toronto Raptors' logo.

01

Quickley returns to help Raptors end skid

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Immanuel Quickley had a double-double in his return to Toronto's lineup as the Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday to snap an 11-game losing skid.

Tuesday, Dec 31

20

Wimbledon finalist reveals she played through 2024 after breast cancer diagnosis

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Gabriela Dabrowski, ranked third in women's doubles, said in an Instagram post that she received the breast cancer diagnosis in April.

Monday, Dec 30

16

Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux for most assists in Penguins history

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NHL superstar Sidney Crosby has a long list of accolades and achievements under his belt, and now he can add another: the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time assists leader.

Toronto Blue Jays appear to be at a crossroads

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For a team hoping to rebound after a last-place finish in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays have had a relatively quiet off-season.

Chess grandmaster returns to play after dispute over jeans resolved

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International Chess Federation president said in a statement that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing 'appropriate jeans' with a jacket.

05

Bruce Brown returns to Raptors lineup

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Bruce Brown intercepted a pass and streaked down the court, driving past some token defence from Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson for a one-handed slam dunk.

03

Young leads Hawks past struggling Raptors 136-107

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Trae Young had a double-double as the Atlanta Hawks routed the struggling Toronto Raptors 136-107 on Sunday.

Sunday, Dec 29

19

Raptors-Knicks deal a year ago reshaped both teams

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A year ago the Toronto Raptors made a trade that officially signalled that the team was going to rebuild.

18

‘Let’s not panic’: Canada picks up the pieces after shocking loss to Latvia at world juniors

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Canada was embarrassed on home soil 3-2 by Latvia -- a country it had thumped by a combined 41-4 score across four previous meetings -- in a shocking shootout Friday.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Canadian NFL player Chuba Hubbard placed on Panthers’ IR for final 2 games with strained calf

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Hubbard finished his season last week by running for 152 yards and two touchdowns.

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Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors due to injury

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Schaefer is projected to be one of the top picks in next summer's NHL draft.

16

American sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

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In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues.

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‘Devastating’: Canada loses 3-2 to Latvia in stunning upset at world juniors

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The crowd at Canadian Tire Centre tried to lift their teenagers midway through the third, but the group continued to search for answers that simply weren't there to be found.

Friday, Dec 27

22

Carolina Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard has chance to break NFL record for Canadian players

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Hubbard is coming off a 152-yard rushing performance in Carolina's 36-30 overtime win over Arizona on Sunday.

16

Halifax Thunderbirds player suspended by team after video shows fans attacked in Colorado

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A Halifax lacrosse player has been suspended by his team, as video of a violent altercation between him and spectators at a game last week makes the rounds on social media.

Monday, Dec 23

05

Walter provides bright spot for slumping Raptors

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Ja'Kobe Walter didn't hesitate.

03

Brooks lifts Rockets to 114-110 win over Raptors

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The Toronto Raptors blew an early 16-point lead and saw their NBA losing streak reach seven games in a tight 114-110 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena.

Sunday, Dec 22

18

Canada’s efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress this year

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This year, a national commission began cross-country public consultations and an online registry of people sanctioned or under investigation for maltreatment in sport went live.

Saturday, Dec 21

23

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports

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Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported.

Friday, Dec 20

07

Barnes disappointed in return from injury

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The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt.

Thursday, Dec 19

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Johnson spoils Barnes’s return as Nets top Raptors

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Cam Johnson took over in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Toronto Raptors 101-94 on Thursday.

Wednesday, Dec 18

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Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors

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It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors.

Tuesday, Dec 17

22

Former Raptor Porter to be sentenced Wednesday

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An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will be sentenced to at least a prison term and face other punishments.

06

Lawson excited to play for hometown Raptors

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Most Torontonians loathe the city's downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he's now a member of his hometown Raptors.

05

Bulls hold off late Raptors charge for 122-121 win

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Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday.

Wednesday, Dec 11

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Raptors sign Lawson to two-way contract

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The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday.

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Ja’Kobe Walter proves to be NBA ready for Raptors

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It's an old adage that rookies don't draw fouls in the NBA. It's partly because veterans get the benefit of the doubt from referees and a little bit because young players don't know how to draw defenders into fouls.

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FIFA World Cup: 3 nations to host in 2030, Saudi Arabia in 2034

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FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women.