1 week ago Controversial moves that will give Edmonton Oilers edge over Los Angeles Kings

I’m going to propose three controversial moves that will give the Edmonton Oilers an edge over the Los Angeles Kings. At least that’s how I see it, having done video review of all goals and Grade A shots for and against the Oilers this year, and for every season since 2010-11. The three moves are: […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Raptors rookie just did something not seen in NBA for decades

The Toronto Raptors gave their fans one final bit of history at Scotiabank Arena to close out their final home game of the year.While much of their fanbase is more focused on their draft lottery odds than the actual on-court product, one Raptors rookie ended up doing something rarely seen in team history on Wednesday night.Raptors rookie forward Jonathan Mogbo achieved his first career triple-double on Wednesday night in the 126-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, picking up 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds."It was a lot of stuff going on, but it was great to see everybody happy," he said.Not only was Mogbo's triple-double the first by any rookie in the NBA this season, but it was also the first in Raptors history by a first-year player since Damon Stoudamire pulled it off in the franchise's 11th-ever game back on November 21, 1995.RJ Barrett leads the Raptors with two triple-doubles this year, while Scottie Barnes has one. Kyle Lowry is the franchise all-time...

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2 w. ago Denver Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move

Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season. Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed. The Nuggets […]

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3 w. ago Raptors rookie class deserves passing grades, but uncertainty looms moving into next season

Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle have done well, but none is guaranteed any spot next season.

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3 w. ago Raptors rookie Jonathan Mogbo has best game in road win over hapless Brooklyn Nets

First double-double for fill-in centre, plus seven assists.

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3 w. ago Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter stars, but Raptors fall at home to Pistons

Fellow freshman Jamal Shead added 14 and eight assists to pass Jose Calderon for second on Toronto's rookie season assists list behind Damon Stoudamire.

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4 w. ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

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4 w. ago Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2: Bowden Francis is back and Andres Gimenez keeps cleaning up in Toronto win

It’s been a long time coming — and for a beleaguered last-place Blue Jays team it must have felt even longer. But after riding 5.1 innings of hitless pitching from last year’s late-season ace, Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays moved above .500 for the first time since April 24, 2024. That span of 142 games […]

Society

4 w. ago Key dates to watch this week for Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what’s set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. With multiple categories of American import taxes set to take effect, some Canadian industries are waiting to find out if and how they might be affected. Here’s a rundown on what to watch for this […]

Economics