Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Toronto easily takes this one, led by RJ who finished with 31 Prior to the start of the season, it’s unlikely that anyone would have predicted this, but the Toronto Raptors have successfully swept the Philadelphia 76ers. In a full pendulum swing from last season when they dropped all four games, this is a welcome sight for any Raps … [Read more...] about Raptors complete the season sweep against Sixers 127-109
Raptors inch closer to 7th spot in draft lottery with a 108-97 win over the Hornets
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The Toronto Raptors produce their third 3-game win streak in March with an easy victory over the listless Charlotte Hornets. Toronto’s not going up or down in the standings with eight more games remaining. So, what happens now? The Raptors further cemented their place in the draft lottery standings with a 108-97 victory over the … [Read more...] about Raptors inch closer to 7th spot in draft lottery with a 108-97 win over the Hornets
Devastating Juju Watkins injury sheds light on women’s sport crisis
Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Juju Watkins suffered an ACL tear in USC’s Round of 32 game Monday night — shedding a light on the growing number of ACL injuries in women’s sports. Juju Watkins transcends sports - men’s or women’s. The presumed National Player of the Year was on her way to a National Championship run when she went down in the first quarter of USC’s game … [Read more...] about Devastating Juju Watkins injury sheds light on women’s sport crisis
Opinion: How can we be better allies in sports?
John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images It’s more than just theme game nights and social media statements to be a true ally. Sports are inherently political. You can say “shut up and dribble” all you want, but at the end of the day, sports are one of the most politically entrenched sectors of society. I’ve been thinking a lot about that over recent weeks. Everything from the … [Read more...] about Opinion: How can we be better allies in sports?
The Rap-Up: Time to start taunting
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images When trying to lose isn’t enough, why not try motivating the opponent to win? The Toronto Raptors have been creative in their tanking efforts. Instead of filling the injury report (only), Darko Rajakovic has also tried playing his third-stringers in clutch moments, benching his starters in the 4th quarter, and making … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: Time to start taunting