John ChickAlmost as cynical as a Toronto sports fan can get, John Chick has been around the NBA and other sports in one capacity or another for a decade, working at outlets such as Metro News Canada, Sun Media and TSN. He blogs on the NBA for CBCSports.ca and wishes Charles Oakley still played.
The growth of Jonas Valanciunas over the course of last season became one of coach Dwane Casey's biggest sources of pride as the young centre is bigger, stronger and more confident heading into his sophomore season with the Toronto Raptors. more »
The Toronto Raptors' hiring of rapper Drake as their new "global ambassador" may give the franchise more 'urban' appeal, something that may benefit them in the long run, writes John Chick. more »
Toronto will host the NBA all-star game in 2016, incoming NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces. The Raptors have also hired superstar rapper Drake as a global ambassador. more »
Jonathan Bernier didn't beat anybody up in his first regular season game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he justified the organization's decision to acquire him from the Los Angeles Kings after a solid performance in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. more »
Dave Bolland scored twice and Phil Kessel added a goal to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. The Leafs are off to a 2-0 start and spoiled Philadelphia's season opener one night after ruining Montreal's. Jonathan Bernier stopped 31 shots for the Maple Leafs. more »
Graham DeLaet's strong showing in the PGA Tour playoffs merited the Canadian's inclusion on the International team in this week's Presidents Cup in Dublin, Ohio. more »
The Tampa Bay Rays pitched their way to another must-have win on the road, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Wednesday night in the wild-card game to advance to the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox.
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