Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors

Even before it landed Kevin Durant, Houston had embraced a surprising strategy for escaping the depths of despair. It paid above market value for NBA champion point guard Fred VanVleet, invested in a veteran wing in Dillon Brooks, and prioritized size and versatility from thereon out-ultimately resulting in 52 wins and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Sara Errani, a former mixed doubles champion, has criticized the U.S. Open's format allowing singles players rather than exclusive doubles teams, deeming it 'dishonest'.

Malachi Flynn's time in Toronto was largely marked by stifled development and a lack of true breakthrough. He hardly solidified a long-term spot within the Raptors' pecking order.

Ochai Agbaji is likely to remain with the Raptors, as the absence of trade rumors suggests he will continue to play an integral role for the team.

Rickard Rakell is also coming off a career-best season, making him an appealing choice for teams seeking top-six forward options.

According to Rays president Erik Neander, McClanahan is still experiencing lingering symptoms and is not making significant progress toward a return to the mound this season.

Tyjae Spears is expected to be out for a few weeks due to a high ankle sprain he suffered during the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced the placement of outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, retroactive to August 7th.

"When I started, we were one of the bottom four teams in [B1 - Japan's top division]. The other three were relegated to second and third division, and we have become a solid program that's in a playoff hunt and has tons of runway ahead of us for the future."

The Lord of the Rings reveals characters like Gollum and Faramir later in the story, showing that impactful characters can emerge at any time.

Walter averaged 16 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 steals over five Summer League games. However, his shooting efficiency was concerning with 36.4% from the field.

Colin Castleton was waived by the Raptors after a lackluster Summer League performance, averaging only 2.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in five games.

Mitchell's time in Toronto wasn't perfect, but he was a hard-nosed guard in the Raptors' lineup, contributing grit and playmaking ability alongside rookie Jamal Shead.

By the time the first half had wrapped up, CMB was leading the Raptors in points, rebounds, steals, and should've been in assists if not for shoddy shot-making by the roster around him.

Former Raptors head coach and current Detroit Pistons executive Dwane Casey has thrown his hat in the ring and has met with MLSE president Keith Pelley, per sources.

Britain's Emma Raducanu has been beaten 6-4 6-3 by Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the semi-finals of the Washington Open, failing to convert break points.

Justin Pogge, selected 90th overall in 2004, was considered the next great Canadian goaltender but never developed into a successful NHL player after impressive junior performance.