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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Was fun to be able to sit down and chat with CMB and Alijah Martin, it's must watch for Sean's big reveal to CMB alone

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Was an important step in building Raptors in 7 to be credentialed at Media Day, excited for what's to come. If you haven't subscribed yet, I promise you don't wanna miss out on what @joey_doubleyou and I have in store. For now, 5 main takeaways: raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/5-takeaway...

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5 takeaways from Raptors Media Day

Featuring Kawhi’s leadership, Scottie’s assertiveness, RJ’s lack of an extension, and more.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

fun one talking about the official return of the fun guy!

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Latest for Raptors in 7 On Kawhi's complicated legacy and the need for another successful chapter. "Leonard was one and done in his first year in Toronto. He needs to show that the playoff run he put together that year wasn’t one and done, too." raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/kawhi-leon...

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Kawhi Leonard’s complicated legacy needs another successful chapter

Does the two-time Finals MVP have another deep playoff run in him?

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Latest Raptors in 7, looking at the elements that brought about a conclusion to the investigation and finally being able to focus on Kawhi Leonard as a Raptor again. raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/leonard-sk...

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Leonard skates as Silver lays down law on Clippers, Ballmer, Uncle Dennis

We can finally focus on what the 2026-27 Raptors will look like with Kawhi

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Coco Gauff begins her 2026 US Open campaign tonight, more confident than ever in her serve and forehand. Here's my story on the man who's been instrumental in that improvement, Canadian coach Gavin MacMillan who's worked with some of the world's best: ca.news.yahoo.com/2026-us-open...

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2026 US Open: Meet Gavin MacMillan, the Canadian coach helping Coco Gauff unlock her best tennis

After working with the likes of Georges St-Pierre and Aryna Sabalenka, Gavin MacMillan is working with Coco Gauff to get her to the top of women's tennis.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mariano Navone pulls off the shock, defeating an unwell Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Novak was throwing up at different points, barely moving in the 5th set, in tears when he realized he had nothing left. Heartbreaking if that's Novak's last match at Arthur Ashe.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I played Would You Rather: Raptors Edition 🏀Two very different outcomes for the 3-year Kawhi window 🏀Extend RJ for 4/140 now OR take him to UFA? 🏀Start CMB at the 5 full time OR stick with Jak? youtu.be/k2LdFq6VqBM

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FINALS OR BUST? What do the Kawhi Leonard Raptors need to do to make the next 3 years a success?

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Latest Raptors in 7 Are we one step closer to the end? Looked at the latest details to emerge from the ESPN report along with the Clippers and NBA's statements raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/nba-invest...

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NBA investigation into Clippers, Leonard takes yet another turn

We might be nearing the end of this entire saga... or are we?

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"Seeing a nation of people who maybe don't always see themselves represented in this sport really see themselves out there is incredibly inspiring" - Coco Gauff Latest for Yahoo Canada is on Eala mania in Toronto ca.news.yahoo.com/i-felt-very-...

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‘I felt very at home’: Eala Mania hits Toronto as Filipino community takes over National Bank Open

Tennis hasn't had a Filipino star before and Eala's rise has brought a whole new level of excitement to the sport.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social played our fav Stupid Little Game: What's More Likely?! 🏀Kawhi is on the Raptors come opening night OR he's not? 🏀RJ gets traded by the deadline OR IQ does? 🏀Scottie sets a career high in PPG OR APG? youtu.be/P4i6u6YOd6g

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THE KAWHI SAGA: How likely is it that Kawhi Leonard is on the Toronto Raptors on opening night?

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Latest This Week in Sports for Yahoo Canada: - Blue Jays buying and selling at trade deadline - Canada finishing with 19 golds at the Commonwealth Games - Potential Infantino exit could open door for Canada's Montagliani? And more! tinyurl.com/337dazcp

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This Week in Sports: Blue Jays trade Gausman, Canada collects 19 golds at Commonwealth, FIFA mess could bring in Canadian Montagliani

It's been another busy week for Canadians in sport with plenty of highs and lows. We've got all the good, bad, and viral ready for you.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Couple of post World Cup stories for you: Spoke to #CanWNT's Ashley Lawrence about the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and her experience watching the men's edition ca.news.yahoo.com/it-cant-stop... What supporting the #CanMNT looks like in between World Cups: ca.news.yahoo.com/world-cup-wi...

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'It can't stop here': Ashley Lawrence wants Canadian support to carry over to 2027 women's World Cup

A thrilling 2026 men's FIFA World Cup is over, but Canada could see its soccer fandom reach even greater heights with the women's edition in 2027

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Latest Raptors in 7 Broke down the details of Pablo Torre's latest report along with Baxter Holmes and the "what now?" of it all for the Raptors: raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/breaking-d...

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Breaking down the latest Kawhi details from another Pablo Torre report

This one didn't have the smoke of previous episodes, let alone fire

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Raptors will hold training camp Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 at Laval University in Quebec City. Media Day on Sept. 28. Preseason: Oct. 3, 7pm vs. Heat in Quebec City Oct. 10, 3:30pm vs. Clippers in Vancouver Oct. 13, 7pm vs. Knicks in Toronto Oct. 15, 7pm @ Knicks Oct. 16, 7pm @ Pistons

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Latest Raptors in 7 As we wait on the Kawhi Leonard trade, took some time to look at the potential downside of doing the deal: raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/what-are-t...

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What are the risks of the paused Kawhi Leonard trade?

This waiting period gives us a chance to properly consider the downside of the deal

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The #CanMNT has announced its fixtures for the Sept/Oct international window Sept. 26 vs. Chile at BMO Field in Toronto Oct. 3 vs. Peru at Stade Saputo in Montreal Tickets go on sale July 31. Time to see the carryover effect of this historic World Cup run.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I talked about what happens if the Kawhi trade doesn't ultimately go through. 🏀Kawhi at Summer League, WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!🤯 🏀The fallout if the deal's off would be real bad 🏀Allen Graves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZMY...

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KAWHI LEONARD SAGA: Are the Toronto Raptors SCREWED if the trade with the Clippers falls apart?

YouTube video by Locked On Raptors

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In the latest for Raptors in 7, put together all the information and reporting we have so far for my reading of the Kawhi Leonard trade hold up situation. raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/unpacking-...

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Unpacking the Kawhi Leonard trade hold-up

The NBA has dragged the Raptors into its pathetic handling of the Clippers cap circumvention investigation

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Macklin Celebrini, who soaked up Canada's time as World Cup host being a big soccer fan, hosted a soccer camp in Toronto. Chatted with him about soccer's influence on his life, captaining Canada at the World Championships, and a little Olympics: ca.news.yahoo.com/macklin-cele...

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Macklin Celebrini reflects on soccer helping his game, captaining Canada, how hockey could learn from World Cup atmosphere

Soccer has always been a big part of the Celebrini's life thanks to his parents. Recently, the NHL star hosted a camp in Toronto to help others engage with the sport

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Beyond proud of what #CanMNT achieved. Finishing was always their Achilles heel and it came back to haunt them when it mattered most. But the fight, the desire, the commitment, the intensity, the IDENTITY of Canada men's soccer is established and we will only build from this.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi when asked to compare #CanMNT now to 4 years ago: - 4 years ago they pressed everywhere and left a lot of space, this team a lot more compact - Much calmer on the ball now - Players told him Canada was more difficult than Croatia/Belgium 4 years ago

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As the world's biggest and brightest soccer stars came to Toronto, along with their adoring fans, Portugal vs. Croatia put the bow on a great hosting run but also a needed reminder from the outside to locals of what this city has to offer: shorturl.at/rLgcC

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Toronto shines in final World Cup showcase as Portugal's head coach laments: 'It's a shame there are no more games here'

The biggest of superstars took to the pitch in Toronto, putting an end to a three-week chapter that showed that this city is ready for more soccer.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and are still basking in the afterglow of the Kawhi trade. 🏀This deal's just a win for everyone involved 🏀The narrative satisfaction of Kawhi choosing Toronto 🏀Breaking down the package & minimum signing watch youtu.be/T4RFJpyCBw8

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REACTION: Kawhi Leonard's Toronto Raptors return is a win for EVERYONE | Pick package breakdown

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I are on Kawhi Watch 🏀There's too much smoke to not think something's up 🏀Yes, duh, they should do it 🏀How good would they be? youtu.be/TTIiOaiGTYQ

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NBA TRADE RUMOR: There's WAY TOO MUCH Kawhi Leonard / Toronto Raptors smoke to not take it seriously

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Alphonso Davies made an instant impact after coming on for #CanMNT in the Round of 32 against South Africa. I watched back his cameo and broke down the moments that showed exactly why Canada has been yearning for the moment he'd be back on the pitch: tinyurl.com/4eak7mc7

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World Cup 2026: Alphonso Davies' brief cameo showed what all of Canada's hope and hype was about

Canada has had a secret weapon at the World Cup all along -- Alphonso Davies made an unmistakable impact on the historic win against South Africa.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Jesse Marsch has received his share of criticism during the World Cup whether it be anthem talk, decoys, and wild celebrations. All the while, this #CanMNT has made history. Latest for Yahoo, on the need for his methods to get a knockout W: tinyurl.com/ca8zzf57

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World Cup 2026: Marsch's method and madness face must-win test in Canada's first-ever knockout match

Canada's swagger and identity faces its biggest moment against South Africa in Southern California.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Here are my 5 key factors for when the #CanMNT goes up against Switzerland - Strikers staying hot - Discipline from the defence - Youth vs. Experience And more! ca.news.yahoo.com/world-cup-20...

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World Cup 2026: Five factors that will decide Canada’s first-place showdown with Switzerland

Canada is one point away from a historic first place finish in the men's FIFA World Cup group stage.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

For my weekly This Week in Sports we have transitioned to This Week at the World Cup for the remainder of the tournament: - Canada's historic 1st win - Salah lights up Vancouver - Big boys show up - People's team Cabo Verde - Goals, goals, more goals ca.news.yahoo.com/this-week-at...

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This Week at the World Cup: Canada makes history, Mo Salah lights up Vancouver, stars shine minus Ronaldo

It's been a busy second week at the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup. We've got all the good, bad, and viral ready for you

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Jonathan David, on the biggest day in #CanMNT history, fires a hat trick for Canada to give them a 6-0 lead. They are all but guaranteed a place in the Round of 32. Big boy things.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Nathan Saliba, who came on for Ismael Kone, takes a beauty of a free kick to give Canada a 4-0 lead. He celebrates by holding Ismael Kone's jersey aloft to the BC Place crowd. Keep it going, give Qatar what they deserve.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It's a party atmosphere now at BC Place. Massive first half performance from #CanMNT, and we are now wondering how much more damage Canada can do in the second half. Keep going.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Canada's wing threat was lacking against Bosnia but there's no shortage of it today against Qatar. Gotta keep piling it on and try and get that second goal before halftime. #CanMNT

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The fans at BC Place hit just under 150 decibels when asked to cheer for Canada, it is thunderously loud here. Jesse Marsch wanted it to be red and rocking, he has his wish. Now it's up to the players to give the people what they came for. #CanMNT

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Switzerland has defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, moving up to 4 points and pretty much guaranteeing their place in the Round of 32. Over to #CanMNT to see if they can do the same against Qatar.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The ICC has deemed the pitch conditions for Canada vs. Netherlands at King City in Ontario on Tuesday as "unfit" to play. As a result, the ground now has 4 demerit points and will be suspended from international cricket for at least 12 months if it reaches 6 demerit points.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

My lookahead to #CanMNT vs. Qatar - Jonathan David's biggest moment - Buchanan needs to be better, too - Larin vs. Oluwaseyi - Ahmed in the starting lineup? - Marsch needs to be brave and poised ca.news.yahoo.com/world-cup-20...

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World Cup 2026: Canada's must-win match vs. Qatar comes down to 5 key factors

Here's how the match between Canada vs. Qatar will be decided from a Canadian perspective

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Looked ahead to Canada's must-win match against Qatar tomorrow On Jonathan David needing to make this his moment, choosing between Oluwaseyi and Larin, and more... ca.news.yahoo.com/world-cup-20...

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World Cup 2026: Canada's must-win match vs. Qatar comes down to 5 key factors

Here's how the match between Canada vs. Qatar will be decided from a Canadian perspective

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Mike Brown is such a cool coaching story. Consistently found ways to evolve and improve and now got his chip. Coaches generally get the short end of the stick when it comes to belief in their ability to grow, he's stuck with it across different spots and gets his just reward.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Re-plugging my feature on Jesse Marsch On the path that has influenced his desired style of play, finding perfect alignment in the characteristics of the #CanMNT players, and the long-term vision of a Canada soccer team with staying power ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-world-c...

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FIFA World Cup: Team Canada coach Jesse Marsch isn't just building a winning squad, he wants the country to dominate as a soccer nation

Team Canada Coach Jesse Marsch may be American, but he has one goal: turn Canada into a soccer nation, starting with its World Cup squad.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

With less than 24 hours to go before #CanMNT plays their first World Cup match on home soil, I looked at what having this opportunity to host means for a developing soccer nation: ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-hungr...

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Canada hungry for FIFA World Cup moment: 'We want to give our country something to be really proud of,' coach says

A World Cup on home soil backed by good performances could transform what soccer means to Canada

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Alanis Morissette will perform Canada's national anthem before the first #CanMNT World Cup match in the country, against Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in Toronto on Friday. Aleksandar Gajić will perform the BiH national anthem.

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Latest #CanMNT journal for Yahoo Canada is up, looking back on the last couple of days of training - Wanting to be the hardest team to play against - Jayden Nelson making the squad - Bombito decision looming And more ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-world...

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Canada World Cup Journal: Defender Johnston touts desire to be 'hardest team in the world to play against'

Canada's World Cup coach Jesse Marsch has his squad preparing for the tournament with no fear.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I talked about our old pal OG Anunoby, who we're having a lot of fun watching right now. 🏀We love this finals glow up for him 🏀The alternate Scottie-OG timeline 🏀The eternal search for another guy like that youtu.be/CgUa1iWYqWo

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NBA FINALS: Former Toronto Raptors stud OG Anunoby might win Finals MVP, and we LOVE that for him!

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Injury update for #CanMNT is the same as yesterday Alphonso Davies and Ralph Priso doing individual work Moïse Bombito on modified training that will leave him out of some team drills

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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Raptors have signed Bobby Webster to a multi year extension as GM and Executive Vice President “We’re building something special here, and I’m proud to continue to lead the Toronto Raptors as we work towards our next championship."

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