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KAMLOOPS -- The Toronto Raptors were responsible for pointing Kelly Olynyk toward a career in the National Basketball Association, although, as luck would have it, the drafting of the seven-foot centre from South Kamloops high school by way of Gonzaga University is out of their hands
 
 
 
Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, pushing the Spurs one victory away from their fifth championship.
 
 

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Raptors sticking with coach Casey

Dwane Casey will remain as the Toronto Raptors head coach, holding onto his job amid a major front office overhaul.


 

Raptors' Casey to return next season

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri announced Wednesday that Dwane Casey will remain the team's head coach for the upcoming 2013-14 season.


 

Sketchy draft may not provide much relief

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The NBA Draft provides a sense of optimism, an opportunity for the feeble to rise and rebuild into legitimate title contenders.


 
 
Toronto Raptors new general manager Masai Ujiri smiles as he speaks to the media during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto Raptors new GM Ujiri opts to retain head coach Dwane Casey

TORONTO - Dwane Casey will remain as the Toronto Raptors head coach, holding onto his job amid a major front office overhaul.


 
 

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Heat, Spurs set for Game 7 of NBA Finals

(Sports Network) - The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs will engage in one of the greatest spectacles in sports on Thursday night, a Game 7 for the NBA championship.

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Lynx rally in fourth quarter to top Mercury

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Maya Moore registered a double-double with 26 points and 16 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 80-69, on Wednesday.


 
 
 

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Full-Court Press: The top quarterbacks of the hardwood

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - With Trey Burke moving on to the next level, the 2013-14 Bob Cousy Award, which goes to the nation's top point guard, is up for grabs.


 
 

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Cam Cole

Blackhawks able to find their groove

Remember that Tuukka Rask story, the one about the Boston goaltender's frighteningly good save percentage and goals-against average and Conn Smythe-in-the-mak-ing? No?

 
Cam Cole

Putting slumping Johnny on the spot

Team Canada's 2010 Olympic lineup was loaded with centres, but of them all, Jonathan Toews was No. 1, playing on the top line with Rick Nash and Mike Richards, himself a natural centre who had been moved to the wing.

 
Iain MacIntyre

Mr. Perfect absent from Canucks' final four

If the Vancouver Canucks absolutely had to have as their coach any of the numerous candidates they've interviewed, chances are the National Hockey League team would have him hired by now.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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