Poeltl in midst of career-best season
TORONTO – Chants of “Jak! Jak! Jak!” could be heard coming through the doors of the Toronto Raptors’ locker room as Jakob Poeltl turned in another stellar performance in the …
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Poeltl, Barrett help Raptors snap seven-game skid
TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl and Canadian RJ Barrett continued to carry the injury-depleted Raptors in a 130-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday as Toronto snapped a seven-game losing …
NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery settle lawsuit over live game rights
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 10, 2024 in Sun Valley, Idaho. David Grogan | CNBC Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to end its …
Ugly scenes as NBL fans brawl with Adelaide 36ers players: ‘Crossed the line’
Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers’ coaches have agreed that fans becoming physically involved with players in their NBL game was unacceptable and should be something that never happens. The drama …
Agbaji’s defensive versatility helping Raptors
TORONTO – If you want to quickly find Ochai Agbaji during a Toronto Raptors game, just look for the other team’s best player. He’s likely guarding them. Agbaji has been …
Beasley helps Pistons escape Toronto with win
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors …
Raptors return to Toronto on losing skid
TORONTO – It’s even becoming tough for the usually sunny Darko Rajakovic to put a positive light on the Toronto Raptors’ season. The Raptors lost all five games on a …
Adidas signs NIL deal with girls’ high school basketball Kaleena Smith
Adidas has signed Kaleena Smith as the bradn’s first NIL high school basketball player. Courtesy: Adidas Adidas has signed one of its youngest female athletes yet. The German sports apparel …
Raptors unveil Carter-themed alternate jersey
TORONTO – A special edition Toronto Raptors jersey unveiled on Thursday tries to sum up the franchise’s 30 seasons in the NBA. The black uniform has a red dinosaur wearing …
Veteran NBA coach Gregg Popovich suffers frightening stroke
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a mild stroke earlier this month. The episode occurred on November 2 in San …