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Raptors were confident Leonard deal would go ahead
General manager Bobby Webster says the Toronto Raptors were always confident their deal for forward Kawhi Leonard would go through.
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Raptors confirm extension for Kawhi Leonard
Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a multi-year extension with the Toronto Raptors, the team confirmed Wednesday.
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Reports: Leonard signs two-year deal with Raptors
Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a two-year, US$115-million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.
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Jaden Bradley signs multi-year deal with Raptors
Guard Jaden Bradley signed a multi-year contract with the Toronto Raptors on Monday and the team also converted guard Malachi Smith to a two-way contract.
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Mitchell, Clark lead Fever past Tempo 103-85
Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA single-season scoring record, and Caitlin Clark added 28 points with 14 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 103-85 win against the Toronto Tempo on Friday.
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Barenaked Ladies perform ‘O Canada’ for packed house at Bills’ new stadium
As a border city, Buffalo paid tribute to its fanbase by having both the U.S. and Canadian anthems performed with both country’s flags displayed on the field.
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Raptors name coaching staff for upcoming season
Head coach Darko Rajakovic has finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming Toronto Raptors season, with Stephen Silas joining Pat Delany and Jama Mahlalela as assistant coaches on the front bench.
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Timeline: Kawhi Leonard’s path back to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard is returning to Toronto seven years after leading the Raptors to the franchise's only NBA championship. Here's a look at key dates from Leonard's first stint with the Raptors to his return to Toronto:
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Kawhi Leonard officially moving to the Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is officially returning to the Toronto Raptors.
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Kawhi Leonard officially returns to Toronto with NBA approving Raptors-Clippers trade
The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors has been made official.
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Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89
George Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the national title as a pro for almost 20 years and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.
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Petition urges Oilers to reverse Formenton deal
An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning.
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Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing
The Edmonton Oilers announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive bodycheck to one longtime superfan.
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Oilers sign acquitted 2018 World Juniors player Alex Formenton
Formenton, a 26-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., spent three seasons over the last four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
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5 Things: Leonard deal’s potential impact
The NBA announced Wednesday that it had completed its investigation of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention, doling out punishments to Leonard, his inner circle and team executives.
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NBA awaits Raptors, Clippers to submit Kawhi trade
The NBA is still waiting for the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers to submit the Kawhi Leonard trade for approval.
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NBA clears way for Leonard-Raptors deal
There now appears to be a clear path for Kawhi Leonard to return to the Toronto Raptors.
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Lionel Messi, soccer world champion, retiring from playing for Argentina
Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year's final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey.
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Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 on Jan. 10
The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 following their Jan. 10 game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Montreal Victoire’s missing Walter Cup trophy found and reunited with team
The replica PWHL championship trophy went missing last week when it failed to arrive in Lethbridge, where it was to spend Thursday with Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig.
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Teens make their mark at CPKC Women’s Open, signalling bright future for women’s golf
Four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut for the 2026 CPKC Women's Open — a first for the tournament held in Edmonton this past weekend.
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Where’s the Walter Cup? PWHL trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta
Unlike the NHL and the Stanley Cup, the PWHL does not have a person dedicated to travel with the Walter Cup when the trophy goes on the road with players.
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Miyu Yamashita secures early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens chasing
Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
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Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston Marathon
The extra distance has led to uncertainty for runners hoping to use their times in Edmonton to qualify for other prestigious races, such as the Boston Marathon.
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Vancouver games show Tempo’s Canada-wide reach
Teresa Resch is preparing herself for a full-circle moment.
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Magloire headlines Canada’s basketball Hall class
The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2026, which includes former NBA player Jamaal Magloire, former Carleton Ravens men's head coach Dave Smart and Olympic flag-bearer Miranda Ayim, was set to be inducted Thursday night.
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Toronto Raptors sign guard Malachi Smith
The Toronto Raptors signed free agent guard Malachi Smith on Monday.
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NBA disputes ESPN story on Clippers investigation
The NBA is disputing claims made in an ESPN article about the league's investigation of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
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Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'
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Toronto Raptors sign guard Andre Jackson Jr.
The Toronto Raptors have signed former Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr.
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Jeremy Lin: Leonard makes Raptors a ‘dark horse’
The last time the Toronto Raptors brought in Kawhi Leonard, Jeremy Lin experienced a team reaching the mountaintop.
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FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
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Simu Liu, Jeremy Lin bring hoops, hope to Markham
Even during his bachelor party in Ontario's Muskoka region, Simu Liu had Markham on his mind.
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Canadian women, men’s flag football teams book 2028 Olympic tickets
The women, who had already qualified with a 20-6 semifinal win over top-ranked Mexico on Saturday, capped a perfect tournament with a 27-20 win over the Americans in the final.
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Raptors to open season at home against Chicago
The Toronto Raptors will open the upcoming NBA season at home for the 14th time in 15 years.
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Hockey Canada suspensions upheld for 4 players from 2018 world junior team
An independent appeal board ruled that all five players breached Hockey Canada's code of conduct, but only one player's suspension was lifted immediately.
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Raptors to open NBA Cup against Magic
The Toronto Raptors will open their 2026 NBA Cup schedule against the Orlando Magic in a matchup of two group winners.
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