Blake Murphy
CFL Shows It's Serious About Player Safety with Important Rule Changes
An extra bye week and the elimination of full-contact practices are part of sweeping changes the league has implemented to better protect the health of its players.
Tidjan Keita Is an Intriguing Project Who's More Raw Than Bruno Caboclo
The Raptors are one team fascinated by the lengthy and mysterious 20-year-old who's been playing basketball for just three years.
Alfonzo McKinnie's Long and Unlikely Journey to the Raptors
McKinnie's two-year ride from lightly regarded college basketball player to member of the Toronto Raptors is a wild one, full of many twists and turns along the way.
Kennedy Meeks' Personality Has Won Over the Raptors and His Game Might, Too
The undrafted big out of North Carolina has impressed the Raptors during Summer League with his smarts and his play.
Raptors' Plan of Attack Clearer After Aggressive Roster Reshuffle
With a few dramatic moves, the Raptors have balanced the roster from a positional perspective, addressed a shooting deficiency, and improved their financial flexibility for this year and next.
Canada Shows Basketball World It's Ready for Primetime
Powered by a dominant R.J. Barrett, Canada won its first-ever FIBA basketball gold by taking the U19 World Cup. It was a defining moment for the sport in Canada.
Patrick Patterson Was the Raptors' Underappreciated Avatar
When Patterson signed a new deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this week, it marked the end of an era for Toronto.
How Lowry, Ibaka Deals and Maintaining Status Quo Impacts Raptors
Locking up Lowry and Ibaka should extend Toronto's competitive window another three years. But a lack of cap space will make it difficult to push the ceiling any higher during that stretch.
How the Sports Landscape in Canada Is Changing
Hockey has been Canada's dominant sport for the country's first 150 years. But sports like basketball and soccer are becoming more popular among the country's youth and will continue to grow as a result of Canada's changing demographics.
OG Anunoby Is a High-Upside Play and Perfect Fit for Raptors
After draft night, we still don't know the direction Toronto will go this offseason. But Anunoby, a great value pick, is a strong asset under any scenario.
NBA Draft Should Kickstart Wild Offseason for Raptors
Toronto has been quiet while the rest of the league is going crazy. But with the draft coming, things are likely to go from 0 to 100 real quick.
Baseball's Most Underappreciated Star Joey Votto Continues to Evolve
The Reds' quiet superstar keeps finding ways to improve his game outside the spotlight in small-market Cincinnati.