Title: Overmatched Canada encounters nightmare scenario in World Cup-opening loss to Australia
Date: September 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada being outmatched in their World Cup opener, an expected yet worrisome result.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors and Canada Basketball on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 30 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to help preview the FIBA World Cup from Canada’s perspective and do an early preview of the 2019-20 Raptors season. Check out the audio!
Title: World Cup preview: Canada will have to fight for survival in ‘group of death’
Date: August 29, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I previewed the FIBA World Cup from the Team Canada perspective.
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Title: After earning a ring with the Raptors as a two-way player, Jordan Loyd looks for a fresh start in Spain
Date: August 26, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about undrafted Raptors signing Sagaba Konate, who the team is taking a slow, cautious approach with ahead of training camp.
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Title: Raptors playing a patient game with undrafted prospect Sagaba Konate
Date: August 22, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about undrafted Raptors signing Sagaba Konate, who the team is taking a slow, cautious approach with ahead of training camp.
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Title: Canada Basketball camp notebook: Chris Boucher withdraws, Andrew Nembhard stands out, jerseys and more
Date: August 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I shared some notes and thoughts from Canada Basketball’s pre-World Cup training camp.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 9, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 for a two-hour panel on Prime Time Sports, discussing the Raptors, Blue Jays, and Canada Basketball. Check out the audio!
Title: Melvin Ejim’s value as Canada’s longtime dot-connector will be on full display at FIBA World Cup
Date: August 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada Basketball’s most important glue-guy, Melvin Ejim.
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Title: Canada still has a World Cup to compete in, even as it acknowledges a disappointing turnout
Date: August 6, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada Basketball’s disappointing World Cup turnout and what comes next for a still-competitive roster.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: August 5, 2019
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at the latest Hoop Talks Live event, talking all things Canada Basketball ahead of the World Cup.
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Blake Murphy Sports Writing 