South Sudanese-born Australian basketballer Thon Maker has had his bid to play for his country of birth at the Paris Olympics denied. After not being selected in Australia’s Olympics squad, the 27-year-old former NBA star launched a last-minute application for a clearance to South Sudan. In a short statement last week, Maker said he was … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2024 11:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will host a pre-season game against the Washington Wizards in Montreal as part of this year’s NBA Canada Series. The game announced Thursday will take place Oct. 6 … Read more
Jaylen Brown, #7 of the Boston Celtics, shoots a three-point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden in Boston on June 17, 2024. Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty Images With National Basketball Association media rights approaching final form, Warner Bros. Discovery is … Read more
The Buick Grand National is one of the sickest cars ever, and now – over 40 years since it was first introduced – it’s staring in a Jordan sneaker commercial with one of the best basketball players in the NBA right now. We get to see Dallas Maverick superstar Luka Dončić behind the wheel of … Read more
There’s no other way to put it: Kingston’s Aaliyah Edwards is living the dream. At a young age, while playing for the Kingston Impact, it was clear she would become something special. She followed that up by winning city, regional and provincial championships at Frontenac Secondary School and eventually landed a scholarship to play with … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 16, 2024 8:00 pm Updated July 16, 2024 8:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten. The 6-foot-7 Battle, a … Read more
Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks plays defense against Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx on June 5, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Juan Ocampo | National Basketball Association | Getty Images New Balance on Tuesday announced a multiyear deal with the WNBA, joining a growing roster of backers … Read more
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico — Vianca Braña never used to attend basketball games in her hometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico — or anywhere else in the United States territory. But in recent years, the 23-year-old has left the arena with a hoarse voice, often wearing a T-shirt that reads “Carola,” a nickname for her town. “We … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 10, 2024 11:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Centre Ulrich Chomche has signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. Chomche was selected 57th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in last month’s NBA Draft. Media reports had that draft … Read more
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2024 4:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is willing to be patient with Sasha Vezenkov. The 28-year-old forward was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Raptors on June 28 on the second day … Read more
