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The latest from the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in the NBA Finals

TORONTO — 11:40 p.m. Fans in Toronto's Jurassic Park were in agony as the Raptors came back to take the lead late in the fourth quarter only to fall to the Warriors. Some fans clasped their hands in prayer, others bounced nervously on their feet.

Jun 10, 2019 9:45 PM Read more >

A look at 5 key moments from Game 5 of NBA Finals between Raptors and Warriors

TORONTO — The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination on Monday night by defeating the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena.

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O Canada: Fans help deliver stirring national anthem before Game 5

TORONTO — Longtime national anthem performer Doug Tranquada delivered a stirring opening stanza to "O Canada" at the NBA Finals on Monday night before letting fans at Scotiabank Arena take over.

Jun 10, 2019 7:24 PM Read more >

Nurse credits Leonard with revving up teammates after Game 2 loss

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors were feeling low following a Game 2 loss to Golden State on their home court last week in the NBA Finals. Then Kawhi Leonard, the team's usually quiet leader, spoke up.

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Source: Montreal brothers head up partnership doing its due diligence on Als

Two Montreal brothers are heading up a partnership that's looking into purchasing the city's CFL club.

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Canada shuts out Trinidad and Tobago in training match ahead of Gold Cup

LOS ANGELES — Scott Arfield scored two goals to lead the Canadian men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a closed-door friendly on Monday.

Jun 10, 2019 6:21 PM Read more >

Bruins' consistency faces final test in Game 7 vs. Blues

ST. LOUIS — The strains of Jay-Z and Linkin Park's "Numb/Encore" mashup emanated from a small speaker on the hallway floor outside the visiting locker room following the Boston Bruins' morning skate. "I don't know what you're expecting of me ...

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Buchanan goal helps Canada defeat Cameroon 1-0 in World Cup opener

MONTPELLIER, France — Canada overcame some early tournament jitters and a stubborn Cameroon defence to win its Women's World Cup opener 1-0 Monday.

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Toronto Raptors set another Canadian TV record for Game 4 of NBA Finals

Television numbers in Canada continue to hit record levels during the Toronto Raptors' NBA Finals run. TSN announced Monday that it set a new Canadian record for an NBA game with an average audience of 4.

Jun 10, 2019 2:32 PM Read more >

Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar

There's the battle on the court. Then there's the battle in the court. Win or lose the NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors will have to fight for possession of a team logo that — this week — seems almost as well-loved as the Maple Leaf.

Jun 10, 2019 2:19 PM Read more >