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Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors

TORONTO – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching “NBA legends” at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. It’s arguable he’s on his way to becoming one himself. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points with eight assists and seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the hurting Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday. “I grew up …

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Williamson powers Pelicans to rout of Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had recently pulled Javon Freeman-Liberty aside for a one-on-one conversation to tell the rookie guard to stay ready. Zion Williamson had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a dominant performance to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 139-98 rout of Toronto …

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Curry powers Warriors past Raptors 120-105

TORONTO – Hundreds of fans waited by the tunnel, waving Golden State Warriors jerseys to be signed by Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson. More held up cellphones, trying to get a photo of their basketball heroes. If it wasn’t for the Toronto Raptors logo at centre court, Scotiabank Arena could …

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Barnes powers Raptors past Nets 121-93

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. didn’t miss any of his shots in the first half but when his Toronto Raptors teammates missed open passes to him in the third, he started to struggle. A quick talk with head coach Darko Rajakovic turned that around. “Just pulled me out three minutes …

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Ontario government hands itself new powers over Ontario Place in proposed new law

The Ford government has tabled legislation that would give itself significant new powers to fast-track the redevelopment of Ontario Place and exclude it from environmental laws. Part of the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act — unveiled on Monday — sets out special powers for the provincial minister in charge of the …

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Anunoby powers Raptors past Bulls 121-108

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors played the kind of team-first basketball they want to make their brand. Unfortunately, it came hours after they had been eliminated from the NBA’s in-season tournament. Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds as Toronto beat Chicago 121-108 on Friday to …

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Hellebuyck’s first shutout of season powers Winnipeg Jets to 3-0 win over Panthers in Bowness’ return – Winnipeg

It’s hard to imagine a return to the bench going any better for Rick Bowness Friday night in Sunrise. After missing 13 games to be with his wife after her seizure, Bowness stepped back behind the bench for the Winnipeg Jets as they knocked off the Florida Panthers 3-0 in …

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4 Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers

TORONTO _ Several Ontario municipalities have turned down the province’s offer of strong mayor powers because of concerns either with housing targets the government has tied to them, or worries that the powers would lend themselves to a “dictatorship.” The Progressive Conservative government has assigned housing targets to 50 municipalities …

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Guerrero’s three-run homer powers Blue Jays to win

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays had to move on from a four-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was more than happy to help them do that. Guerrero Jr.’s three-run homer lifted the Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Friday to …

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Guerrero homer powers Blue Jays to 2-1 win

TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turned on a pitch and held a home run pose for an extra beat to watch his rainbow blast soar in the air. A home-field power shortage behind him, the Blue Jays slugger appears to be back in form at Rogers Centre. It’s a frightening …

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