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TORONTO – Everything the Toronto Raptors did Sunday was geared toward playoff preparation. Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points as Toronto downed the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105, with both teams resting key players ahead of the NBA’s post-season. The Raptors finished the regular season ninth in the Eastern Conference and will …
Read More »Marner leads Maple Leafs over Canadiens
TORONTO – The Maple Leafs have nothing tangible to strive for as regular season winds down. Playoff seeding and home-ice advantage are both secured. Staying healthy and dialed into the details are paramount for a team that hasn’t tasted any spring success in almost two decades as it prepares to …
Read More »Vehicle collision leads to drug trafficking charges, suspect hunt: Saskatchewan RCMP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal Lake RCMP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision north of Prince Albert, Sask., that led to an impaired operation investigation and drug trafficking charges. One woman was arrested but a man – the driver of the vehicle – managed to escape. On …
Read More »Savoie hat trick leads Winnipeg Ice to Game 1 win over Medicine Hat – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Ice began what they hope is a long playoff run Friday night with a 5-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers at the Wayne Fleming Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven, first-round series. The Ice were led by forward Matthew Savoie, who picked up three …
Read More »Barnes’s double-double leads Raptors past Heat
TORONTO – The Miami Heat’s defence kept opening up for Scottie Barnes, either for an incisive pass or a scoring opportunity, and he took full advantage. Barnes earned a double-double with 22 points and a career-high 12 assists as the Toronto Raptors earned a 106-92 victory over Miami on Tuesday. …
Read More »Canada’s Nembhard leads Pacers past Raptors
TORONTO – Even though Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet each had a double-double the Toronto Raptors came out flat against a conference rival. Siakam led all scorers with 31 points and added 10 rebounds as the undermanned Raptors fell to the Indiana Pacers 118-114 on Wednesday. VanVleet scored 28 and …
Read More »Dispute over sports jersey leads to weapons, assault charges for Brockville, Ont. man – Kingston
A Brockville, Ont., man is facing weapons and assault charges after a dispute over a sports jersey. Police say on March 14 officers responded to a call on James Street West and found that one man had assaulted another. The investigation also revealed that the suspect had left the area …
Read More »MacKinnon leads Avs over Leafs 2-1 in a shootout
TORONTO – Nathan MacKinnon saw his five-game goal streak come to an end Wednesday. The Avalanche sniper still put the puck in the opposing net to clinch another crucial victory for the reigning — and surging — Stanley Cup champions. MacKinnon scored the only goal of the shootout as Colorado …
Read More »Bo Bichette leads Blue Jays to rout of Red Sox
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2023 5:45 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Bo Bichette hit two homers and drove in four runs, Andres Sosa added a three-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Boston Red Sox 16-3 in …
Read More »Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98
TORONTO – Although Fred VanVleet is thrilled with the birth of his third child, he was also excited to return to the Toronto Raptors’ lineup. Just don’t tell his fiancée that. Pascal Siakam scored 20 and pulled down eight rebounds as Toronto held off the Chicago Bulls 101-96 on Tuesday. …
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