9 h. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

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3 d. ago Having helped England beat Canada at B.C. Place, Casey Stoney returns as Canada coach

Canada hosts No. 33 Argentina in Vancouver on April 4 and at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on April 8.

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6 d. ago Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage from Gaza

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier who grew up in the United States, is one of 59 hostages still […]

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1 week ago Door may be opening for Lorenzo Insigne to return with TFC, but it’s up to coach

The door may be opening for out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to return to the Toronto FC lineup. The 33-year-old winger, whose salary of US$15.4 million ranked second to Miami’s Lionel Messi last year in Major League Soccer, has not dressed this season. Club officials have said the former Napoli captain does not fit into […]

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2 w. ago Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ coming back for Season 4

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday. The streamer did not say when the new episodes would become available or where they are in the production process. In a statement, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada Stocks on Track to Beat US for Longest Stretch Since 2022

There’s at least one area where Canada is more than holding its own as the trade spat with US President Donald Trump grows increasingly tense — the stock market.

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