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Blue Jays unplugged: What was said in clubhouse after big Game 1 win Hoffman, Lukes, Varland talk big win.

From last night at the ballpark: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...

And the Jays have 10 runs in a playoff game for the fifth time in franchise history. First since 2016 10-1 win over Texas.

Raptors refresher: Who are these guys as camp opens It would be perfectly natural for all but diehard fans to not be completely up to speed with the Toronto Raptors.

Today’s all about the Blue Jays, but the Raptors return tomorrow, so here’s a refresher: torontosun.com/sports/baske...

New addition to Raptors media room:

Bobby Webster’s Raptors look strikingly similar to when Masai Ujiri took over Toronto has a veteran roster with some prospects, a third-year coach and fan apathy: Is it 2013 all over again?

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We just spoke with José Berríos about his move to the bullpen.

“I don’t feel happy to talk about it. Putting that aside, I put my team first. I was able to be out there to help my team.”

Berríos said the right things, as you’d expect, but his frustration was clear. #BlueJays

Potential Clippers punishments in Kawhi scandal range from NBA death penalty to slap on wrist From bans to fines to draft pick removal, lots on the table.

Had some thoughts on potential punishments for Clippers, Ballmer, Kawhi.

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I think it will take a while and be far lighter than what most feel will be warranted.

Drake takes shot at Raptors friend turned foe DeMar DeRozan on leaked track 'We threw him away, Pop sent us a real one from Diego and next thing you know we was doing parades.'

I’m back on the biggest beat: The Drake-DeMar DeRozan beef: torontosun.com/sports/baske...

Two Raptors/NBA pieces from last two days:
Raptors.Kawhi mailbag:
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And wondering if Clippers will be most hated NBA franchise/finally relevant if allegations proven:
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YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT Kawhi's $1.75M "No-Show" Payday Was Late. A Clippers Owner Invested $1.99M. We Got Receipts. | PTFO

Raptors mailbag, plenty of Kawhi-gate here with a side of Collin Murray-Boyles:
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Quite the star-studded cast of characters on hand for MLSE announcement of partnership with Buffalo Bills. Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jozy Altidore, Doug Flutie and Pinball Clemons amongst the names on hand.

In retrospect, given Kawhi's well-reported desire not to do all that much, it's amazing just how solid he was with media in his lone season in Toronto. I was surprised at the time about it and even moreso now. Credit to Raptors PR for helping make it work. He didn't talk all the time but did enough

Back then I wrote: "Multiple sources here in the desert, where the entire NBA is assembled, said Uncle Dennis was asking for the moon, or something equivalent, from any pursuing franchise. Things Ujiri – and those above him – either couldn’t, or wouldn’t offer. Things beyond just straight greenbacks

Lips are getting looser now! A few of us in Vegas were told in 2019 Uncle Dennis asked for a stake in MLSE not Leafs specifically, but this also makes sense.
Wrote this at the time about the zaniness:
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Taking Raptors mailbag questions. Kawhi-gate questions will be accepted too.

Kawhi Leonard ‘no-show’ scandal deepens as new allegations emerge Report alleges Los Angeles Clippers all-star Kawhi Leonard was given even more from fraudulent company than initially thought.

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Great piece, as usual. Here's what I wrote about The Clippers, Ballmer, Kawhi, Uncle Dennis and the Raptors in 2019:
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Find someone who loves giving you money as much as MLSE does with search committees. They've kept them well fed on various wild goose chases over the years.

Raptors stay in house, choose Bobby Webster as new president First hire by Masai Ujiri ultimately succeeds him.

Masai's first hire ultimately succeeds him as Raptors president: torontosun.com/sports/baske...

Bobby Webster is the right choice as new Raptors president.

Alejandro Kirk hit a homer of Nathan Eovaldi today and is now 7-for-12 in his career against him with 2 doubles and the HR. Marcus Semien homered again though and it's 2-1 Rangers.

Weird take.

Get me re-write!

Shane Bieber threw seven scoreless innings at Buffalo today. Six hits, zero walks, mostly strikes. Seems like he's ready. Jays manager John Schneider indicated if he was we'd likely see him later next week in the Majors.

Blue Jays expecting Bieber, Springer soon, but don't hold breath on Santander Don't expect the Jays to mess with what's working unless they're certain Santander is back to his old self.

Finally the Woz has returned to the Dome. And here are some Blue Jays updates: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...

Toronto Raptors 2025-26 schedule breakdown: Easier start, key games to watch Toronto's NBA regular-season slate seems to be much more balanced than last season's uneven one.

Broke down the Raptors 2025-26 schedule:
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The Toronto Raptors will open the season on the road for the first time since 2011! It will be in Atlanta on October 22. Home opener October 24 against Milwaukee.

Popular Raptor Chris Boucher talks free agency, charitable work, inspiring life story 'I think that if they could keep that in the heart and know that I always came onto the court to play and to win, I'm good with that.'

Farewell to a good guy and fan favourite. Last member of Raptors championship team. Good fit for Chris in Boston. Talked to him in April about free agency and how he wants to be remembered as a Raptor:

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Raptors will play Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown and the NBa title contending Denver Nuggets in Vancouver on October 6. Marc Stein has also reported Dallas Mavericks will hold training camp in former land of the Grizzlies this year.

Summer League is Summer League, but I'm already a CMB believer. If he had more bounce he'd probably be sure-bet All-NBA one day, but makes the lack of burst work with crazy good hands, instincts and strength.