Category Archives: Vice

Canada Shows Basketball World It’s Ready for Primetime

Title: Canada Shows Basketball World It’s Ready for Primetime
Date: July 10, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Canada’s Under-19 men winning the country’s first FIBA or Olympic gold medal ever and what it means to the Canada Basketball program.
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Raptors’ Plan of Attack Clearer After Aggressive Roster Reshuffle

Title: Raptors’ Plan of Attack Clearer After Aggressive Roster Reshuffle
Date: July 10, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the Raptors’ whirlwind of moves over the weekend and what it says about their intentions for the next three years.
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Patrick Patterson Was the Raptors’ Underappreciated Avatar

Title: Patrick Patterson Was the Raptors’ Underappreciated Avatar
Date: July 5, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the departure of Patrick Patterson, who stood as a sort of underappreciated totem for what the Raptors became, and how.
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How Lowry, Ibaka Deals and Maintaining Status Quo Impacts Raptors

Title: How Lowry, Ibaka Deals and Maintaining Status Quo Impacts Raptors
Date: July 3, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the Raptors re-signing Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, effectively starting the clock on a three-year window.
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How the Sports Landscape in Canada Is Changing

Title: How the Sports Landscape in Canada Is Changing
Date: June 29, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at what the Canadian sports landscape could look like 150 years from now in honor of Canada 150.
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OG Anunoby Is a High-Upside Play and Perfect Fit for Raptors

Title: OG Anunoby Is a High-Upside Play and Perfect Fit for Raptors
Date: June 23, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the Raptors’ selection of OG Anunoby at No. 23 in the draft and if it signals anything about their offseason plans.
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NBA Draft Should Kickstart Wild Offseason for Raptors

Title: NBA Draft Should Kickstart Wild Offseason for Raptors
Date: June 21, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at what the next few weeks will mean for the Raptors, starting with Thursday’s draft.
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Baseball’s Most Underappreciated Star Joey Votto Continues to Evolve

Title: Baseball’s Most Underappreciated Star Joey Votto Continues to Evolve
Date: June 1, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Joey Votto’s return to Toronto and his battle to provide as much value to a tough situation as he possibly can, even if that means growing outside of his comfort zone.
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Norm Powell, Jakob Poeltl and the Young Raptors Primed for Bigger Roles

Title: Norm Powell, Jakob Poeltl and the Young Raptors Primed for Bigger Roles
Date: May 31, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the important offseason ahead for the Raptors’ young, developing players.
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Joey Bats Is Punishing Baseballs Again

Title: Joey Bats Is Punishing Baseballs Again
Date: May 25, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Jose Bautista’s return to form at the plate over the past four weeks.
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