International talent lifts Raptors to NBA Finals victory Jim Slater, Agence France-PressePosted at Jun 16 10:11 AM Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam celebrated his first NBA title with the flag of his homeland, Cameroon, draped over his shoulders and hopes to inspire the NBA dreams of young Africans. Read more »
LISTEN: Drake drops 2 new songs to celebrate Raptors’ NBA championship ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 15 08:44 PM He's had the unfortunate reputation of bringing bad luck to athletes and sports teams. Read more »
NBA: Raptors' Leonard taking time to plot next move ReutersPosted at Jun 15 09:52 AM Kawhi Leonard plans to decline a $21.3 million player option for the 2019-20 season, paving his way to free agency and possibly out of Toronto. Read more »
NBA: Raptors President Ujiri allegedly pushed sheriff's deputy ReutersPosted at Jun 15 09:49 AM Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri is being investigated amid allegations he pushed a sheriff's deputy and hit him in the face following the Raptors' championship-clinching Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday night. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 14, 2019 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 15 01:20 AM Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »
Raptors breakthrough as NBA champs represents shift in Canada’s identity Frank Pingue, ReutersPosted at Jun 14 11:58 PM The Raptors completed an evolution from a laughingstock to champions with a win that could very well shift the identity of a country long associated with hockey. Read more »
Toronto Raptors nakamit ang kanilang unang NBA championship ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jun 14 08:40 PM Matapos ang mahigit 20 taon, nakuha na ng Toronto Raptors ang kanilang kauna-unahang NBA championship trophy. Read more »
Canada erupts as Raptors capture first ever NBA championship ReutersPosted at Jun 14 03:06 PM Canadians erupted from coast to coast and all the way up to the Arctic on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors captured their first NBA championship in a country that is traditionally known as the home of hockey. Read more »
'We the North' Chris Helgren, ReutersPosted at Jun 14 12:50 PM Fans celebrate on the streets of Toronto, after the Raptors win the NBA championship Thursday. The Raptors are the first team outside of the US to win the NBA title. Read more »
Toronto Raptors crowned NBA champions Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY SportsPosted at Jun 14 12:48 PM Kyle Lowry lifts the Larry O'Brien championship trophy after beating the Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday. Read more »
Kawhi Leonard named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Rory Carroll, ReutersUpdated as of Jun 14 01:20 PM Kawhi Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for San Antonio, is one of only 3 players to win Finals MVP with 2 different franchises. Read more »
Raptors clinch NBA title as Steph Curry, Warriors’ reign ends ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jun 14 01:18 PM The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday (Friday, Manila time) to clinch their first NBA title. Read more »
LIVE BLOG: 2019 NBA Finals, Warriors vs. Raptors — Game 6 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 14 08:00 AM Do the Warriors have enough left in the tank to send the series to a deciding Game 7? Or can the Raptors seal the deal on the road? Read more »
NBA: Mea culpa? Raptors fan launches fundraiser to benefit Durant foundation Field Level Media/ReutersPosted at Jun 14 07:48 AM A Canadian man set a goal of $40,000 for the fundraiser. Through mid-day Thursday in Toronto, it had taken in $27,649 from more than 1,000 donors. Read more »
NBA: Good prognosis for injured Durant but no guarantees Andrew Both, ReutersPosted at Jun 14 07:45 AM Even if Durant makes a speedier-than-normal recovery, he is unlikely to be back much before the start of next season's playoffs. Read more »
NBA Finals: Warriors try to live another day, as Raptors look for closeout Dave Del Grande, Field Level Media/ReutersUpdated as of Jun 13 09:54 PM The Raptors hope to celebrate the closing of Oracle Arena with a party when they play the Warriors in Game 6. Game time is at 9 a.m., Friday, Manila time. Read more »
NBA Finals: How good are Raptors’ odds of closing out Warriors in Game 6? ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 13 05:58 PM Kevin Durant's absence is a factor that could favor the Raptors as they seek to end the title series in Game 6 on Friday, says one sports analyst. Read more »
NBA: Celebrities show support for Warriors, Raptors at Oracle Arena ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 13 12:30 PM Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are also among the proudest of sports fans. Read more »
NBA: Family tragedy taught Kawhi to enjoy life and hoops Jim Slater, Agence France-PressePosted at Jun 13 10:00 AM After coping with the trauma of his father's murder as a 16-year-old, Kawhi Leonard has no difficulty putting basketball in its proper perspective. Read more »
Warriors set for emotional NBA Finals showdown with Raptors Jim Slater, Agence France-PresseUpdated as of Jun 13 10:42 AM Playing for injured star Kevin Durant in a farewell to the arena when they became a dynasty, the Golden State Warriors are set for an emotional NBA Finals showdown Thursday against Toronto. Read more »