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Toronto Raptors lock arms during anthems before preseason game against Golden State
Toronto Raptors lock arms during anthems before preseason game against Golden State
Raptors players locked arms as the U.S. and Canadian national anthems played before a preseason game against the Warriors on Saturday.(Darryl Dyck/Associated Press)VANCOUVER, B.C.— The Toronto Raptors became the latest professional sports team to make a statement during the playing of the national anthem, doing so before the opening game of the NBA's preseason against the Golden State Warriors here Saturday afternoon.The entire Raptors roster and coaching staff locked arms as both the American and Canadian national anthems played, continuing a discussion that began with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick choosing not to stand up for the anthem during the NFL preseason.
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Five takeaways from the Warriors' preseason opening loss to the Raptors
Five takeaways from the Warriors' preseason opening loss to the Raptors
The Golden State Warriors are now on a four-game losing streak, after falling in the final three games of the 2016 Finals after leading the Cavaliers 3-1, and then losing their super-team's debut with Kevin Durant on Saturday to the Toronto Raptors 97-93.It's preseason, and there's always very little to take from these exhibitions, even less to take from the first one.But here's what I noticed in the super-team's first outing ... and a good win for the Raptors to kick off their season.Kevin Durant did not fit like a glove.
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Toronto Raptors interlock arms during national anthems ahead of preseason opener vs. Golden State Warriors
Toronto Raptors interlock arms during national anthems ahead of preseason opener vs. Golden State Warriors
The Raptors continue the conversation about racial equality by locking arms during the national anthems before their preseason game against the Warriors.(0:18)VANCOUVER, B.C.-- Members of the Toronto Raptors elected to interlock arms during the playing of both the Canadian and U.S. national anthems before their 97-93 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.There had been speculation over how each team might approach "The Star-Spangled Banner," given the recent kneeling and fist protests inspired by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who said his actions were in response to racial injustice and fatal police shootings in the United States.
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Cavaliers fall to Raptors in preseason game, 119-94
Cavaliers fall to Raptors in preseason game, 119-94
× Cavaliers fall to Raptors in preseason game, 119-94CLEVELAND, Ohio– Kyle Lowry scored 25 points and dished out six assists in the first half to help the Raptors cruise past the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Thursday night.Final score was 119-94.LeBron James did not play for the Cavs, who lost Channing Frye to a sprained right ankle.Kevin Love led Cleveland with 19 points and four rebounds.
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Raptors 119, Cavaliers 94: Short-handed Raptors rout Cavs, minus LeBron James, as preseason winds down
Raptors 119, Cavaliers 94: Short-handed Raptors rout Cavs, minus LeBron James, as preseason winds down
CLEVELAND: By now, the Indians are used to it.Odds-makers have had the Indians down and out since the losses to the starting rotation.
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