Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports – National

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” gives federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive federal funding abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets “sex” as the gender someone…

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Raptors youth playing critical minutes

TORONTO – In the final minutes of a close game the Toronto Raptors had rookies Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter and Jonathan Mogbo playing with sophomore Gradey Dick and four-year veteran Scottie Barnes. At 23 years of age, Barnes was the oldest Raptor on the floor as Toronto tried to complete a 23-point comeback in a…

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Toronto Raptors’ defence gets tough in hot span

TORONTO – James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, but against the suddenly hot Toronto Raptors they looked average. Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter said that Toronto’s success against Harden and Leonard in a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was proof that the Raptors are gaining confidence…

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Raptors’ Barnes named East player of the week

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 27, 2025 4:15 pm Updated January 27, 2025 4:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the Eastern Conference player of the week by the NBA on Monday. Barnes averaged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds, six assists…

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Raptors tip Pelicans for fourth straight win

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each recorded double-doubles as the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday for their fourth straight victory. Barnes scored 21 points to go with 11 rebounds and eight assists, while the big man Poeltl also had 21…

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Raptors sign Robinson to 10-day contract

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 28, 2025 12:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Orlando Robinson to a second 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Tuesday. The six-foot-10, 235-pound centre from Las Vegas appeared in three games with the Raptors…

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