Sports

'It's pretty much consuming my life at the moment': celebs stoked for Raptors triumph

TORONTO - As a longtime fan of the Toronto Raptors, "Outlander" cast member David Berry says he's "very hyped" about their NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Problem is,&n...

May 31, 2019

Ujiri seeing fruits of his rebuild 10 months after blockbuster Leonard deal

TORONTO - The reaction from Toronto Raptors fans last summer was swift and scathing. One fan superimposed Masai Ujiri's face on the head of a snake. Another warned Ujiri had traded away most of&n...

May 31, 2019

Toronto Raptors fans less than thrilled after Pierce picks team to win title

TORONTO - Even when Paul Pierce says something good about the Raptors, Toronto fans just can't get behind the former NBA all-star. Pierce, who caused plenty of controversy with some off-court antics b...

May 31, 2019

Raptors playoff run 'bittersweet' for former Vancouver Grizzlies owner

VANCOUVER - Arthur Griffiths admits he has mixed emotions as he watches the Toronto Raptors' remarkable playoff run. Like many Canadians, he's captivated by the stunning shots and gritty performa...

May 31, 2019

Local golfer Hughes expects Hamilton course to challenge at RBC Canadian Open

Mackenzie Hughes grew up about 15 minutes from Hamilton Golf and Country Club and says he has played the course around 50 times. While the native of Dundas, Ont., will have the most experience playing...

May 31, 2019

Antonio Conte named Inter Milan coach

MILAN - Antonio Conte has been named Inter Milan coach after being out of a job since June 2018 after being fired by English Premier League side Chelsea. Inter made the widely expected announcement at...

May 30, 2019

All's well that ends well for No. 1 Osaka at French Open

PARIS - Naomi Osaka screamed "Oh, my God!" after one shanked shot. Mouthed something and clasped her hands together, as if praying, after another. There were plenty of deep sighs and exaggerated eyero...

May 30, 2019

Pascal Siakam has 32 points in Raptors' historic NBA Finals win over Warriors

TORONTO - Two years removed from toiling in the NBA's G League, Pascal Siakam led the Toronto Raptors to an historic victory on Thursday. The 25-year-old from Cameroon scored 32 points to lift th...

May 30, 2019

Thousands crowd streets around Toronto to cheer on the Raptors in playoff game

TORONTO - Thousands of fans in the Toronto area are taking to the streets to cheer on the Raptors as the city hosts the NBA Finals for the first time. Tipoff between the Raptors and Golden State ...

May 30, 2019

Five key moments from Game 1 of NBA Finals between Raptors and Warriors

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. Here's a look at five big moments: TENORS SET TONE...

May 30, 2019