Raptors breakthrough as NBA champions represents shift in Canada’s identity
The Toronto Raptors completed a remarkable evolution from a laughingstock to NBA champions on Thursday with a victory that could very well shift the identity of a country long associated with ice hockey.
Raptors’ Leonard joins elite company by winning Finals MVP award
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard joined elite company on Thursday by winning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award for the second time after his team’s championship victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Dino-mite! Raptors win Canada’s first NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors delivered Canada its first NBA title with a 114-110 victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday that set off a country-wide celebration.
Nothing gold can stay: Warriors at crossroads after Finals loss
The Golden State Warriors, a basketball dynasty that redefined the sport with their long range shooting and small ball lineups, face an offseason of uncertainty after falling short in their bid to win a third consecutive NBA title on Thursday.
New Zealand fired up by cruel Netherlands defeat
New Zealand’s heart-breaking defeat by the Netherlands in their women’s World Cup opener had ignited an even bigger fire in the bellies of the Football Ferns ahead of their next encounter against Canada, midfielder Katie Bowen said.
MLB roundup: Ohtani’s historic cycle powers Angels
Shohei Ohtani went 4-for-4 and became the first Japanese-born player in the majors to hit for the cycle as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.
List of NBA Finals MVP winners
List of NBA Finals Most Valuable Player winners:
2019 – Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors
2018 – Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
2017 – Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
2016 – LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2015 – Andre Iguodala, Golden State W…
Raptors beat Warriors to win their first NBA title
The Toronto Raptors became the first Canadian team to win an NBA title with a 114-110 Game Six victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Raptors forward Leonard named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the second time after his team’s championship win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
List of NBA champions
List of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:
