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With the rebound from the trade of Vinsanity, the Raptors avoided potential extinction and obliteration from the NBA. Now, the NBA has to worry about these new-age prehistoric creatures from the past swiping prey for a championship.
By Sandy Dover | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
A post-game report on the Raptors game vs. the Sacramento Kings.
By Kevin Johnson | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
The Toronto Raptors, without Chris Bosh, can't seem to notch any in the win column. Also player analysis.
By Kevin Johnson | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Nobody really foresaw the Raptors dominating the Atlantic Division the way they did, but with New Jersey falling out of the running with all of their injuries, the Raptors took advantage and became force with the development of Chris Bosh.
By Uzo Ometu | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
The Raptors post-game report against the Utah Jazz.
By Kevin Johnson | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
"Black is the new red", according to Yahoo! and Raptors.com. You can be the judge yourself.
By Sandy Dover | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
A look at the players on the Toronto Raptors and a brief prediction on the coming-up 2007-2008 Season.
By menk | Published 10/19/2007 | Read more »
Will the Raptors actually win with a healthy (?) Jermaine O'Neal? A revitalized Andrea Bargnani? Veteran know-how? Watch and see...
By Sandy Dover | Published 9/30/2008 | Read more »
With new additions to the Toronto Raptors, they are now armed with European style players, not to forget franchise Chris Bosh CB4. The Raptors are ready to show off what they can do in the NBA 2007-2008 Season.
By menk | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the Toronto Raptors.
By N.K. | Published 10/5/2006 | Read more »
By hiring Bryan Colangelo as their new general manager, the Toronto Raptors guaranteed themselves a fighting chance at improving quickly - because if there's one thing Colangelo has proven, it's that he knows basketball talent.
By Eric Williams | Published 10/17/2006 | Read more »
The Raptors are a team which has some potential and a lot of room to grow. But can they grow into that team this season, where the conference and even their division is still a bit top-heavy?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
The Raptors were reportedly sent back to Hawaii for operational reasons and no redeployment date has been announced as of yet.
By Jason McGouldrick | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
A detailed look at and my opinion on the Jermaine O'Neal trade to Toronto for TJ Ford and a draft pick
By Steven Lourie | Published 6/26/2008 | Read more »
Yes, a few blockbuster trades were made recently in the NBA. But, it is three somewhat minor deals that could make more of an impact down the stretch.
By Jeremy Zoll | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.
By Cecil Butler III | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
2007-2008 NBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference - Atlantic Division
Includes team outlook and fantasy player projections for the upcoming season.
By Hawk32 | Published 10/16/2007 | Read more »
This article is basically a mock of the NBA Draft coming up on June 28 in New York City. It involves the the teams with the top ten picks, and what the author thinks they should do with them.
By Eric Brewton | Published 6/21/2006 | Read more »
Some players love pressure situations and some run and hide when the pressure is on.
By Demar Richardson | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
The staff and volunteers at the new Wildlife Clinic will care for nearly 100 permanent wildlife residents and the more than 500 injured raptors, reptiles and amphibians that are brought to the center annually.
By Jackie Kass | Published 3/8/2009 | Read more »
The Celtics may be the best team in the NBA right now, and they may even be considered the best defensive team in the league right now, too. However, they are far from perfect, and their loss to the Toronto Raptors was the perfect example of their shortcomings.
By Uzo Ometu | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
has been over 65 million years ago since the last dinosaur passed into the heaven’s above. But imagine what the world would be like if dinosaurs still roamed the earth today and remained the kings of the animal world.
By Michael Cardiosk | Published 12/13/2006 | Read more »
The most colorful raptor in the world can be found in North America, and is known as the American Kestrel, and even in some places in South America. They are definitely one of the prettier, and more attractive raptors; it's definitely a sight to see.
By Rachael Yang | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
Last season in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors won the division and a Wild Card team that barley made it in the New Jersey Nets followed it.
By Bruce Bostwick | Published 8/29/2007 | Read more »
A look at the teams in the East who have the best chance to bring home the Larry O'Brien trophy. These teams include the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls.
By Ankur Amin | Published 3/5/2007 | Read more »
More than 25,000 animals have passed through the Center since 1986 and, each year, more than 1,400 mammals, raptors, songbirds and reptiles are rehabilitated here.
By Rev. Rebecca Guile Hudson | Published 12/18/2007 | Read more »
What could be better than spending your summer days surrounded by incredible wild animals? What a fantastic summer camp!
By Shannon C | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
It's no secret that I'm a huge sports fan, but not everything about sports is great. Here are some of the things I really hate.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 1/16/2007 | Read more »
Last night the NBA announced it's reserve players for the Eastern and Western Conference teams in the NBA All Star Game 2007. The announcement was made live on TNT.
By Who Cares | Published 2/2/2007 | Read more »
Looking to "pop the question" soon but need a suggestion for the perfect place? This article may be able to help you.
By Manda Spring | Published 1/15/2007 | Read more »
It ran by faster than a Toronto Raptor, flew by faster than an Atlanta Hawk, and blasted past us faster than a Houston Rocket, but it's true that half of the 2006-2007 fantasy basketball season has passed us by and it's time to start looking towards the playoffs.
By Daniel Akkerman | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
The Knicks have showed a whole lot of improvement this year under Isiah Thomas, and they might actually wind up with a playoff spot when it's all said and done. Eddy Curry is playing like the dominant center many thought he could be when he was drafted.
By Jimmy Smith | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
The second leg of the NBA season is looking like it may be a very entertaining one. There are many teams that are in contention to make a playoff one, even after a not-so-good first 50 or so games.
By Nate D. | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
The Hunter is right at home in the untamed wild lands of World of Warcraft. The Hunter class is a perfect match for the scores of wild beasts that roam the vast wilderness of Azeroth.
By Miles Tyler | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
With the annual NBA All-Star game upon us, it is once again time for my annual midseason review of each team.
By Eric Williams | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
Congaree National Park has it all -- ancient lowland forests and lots of wildlife!
By Jim Tatum | Published 1/15/2007 | Read more »
Organic produce is more popular than ever. Most consumers understand what the term means but are not aware of the guidelines that sit behind the title "certified organic".
By E.N. Keith | Published 1/6/2007 | Read more »
Kevin Garnett quickly found out that he couldn't do it on his own in Minnesota. They aren't too far removed from their run to the Conference Finals a few years back, and Garnett is hungrier to win. Can this group return to glory and the postseason?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
After spending most of the offseason trying to deal their star, the Sixers now have a disgruntled Allen Iverson and a team that is full of discontent. Can they get it togehter when the season starts?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
The Nets possess a trio of talented superstars which have a decent supporting cast. Can they run their way past the rest of the competition in the Eastern Conference?
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
With the start of another NBA season looming less than a week ahead, it is once again time for my annual column ranking the league's general managers.
By Eric Williams | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
So close, yet still so far. The Suns, without Amare Stoudemire, were able to get to the Western Conference Finals. Two tough previous rounds wore them down, but they've reloaded and look to make another run.
By Cecil Butler III | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
You know, the more I think about New York Knicks embattled point guard, Stephon Marbury, the sorrier I feel for the enigmatic Marbury, who has unwittingly stepped into the role of the NBA's latest poster-child for selfish, me-first whiners.
By Eric Williams | Published 11/29/2006 | Read more »
As the world's first refuge for raptor preservation, the bird conservatory works to "reverse negative attitudes toward predatory birds."
By Samantha Beck | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
With military spending on the up and up and no shortage of military conflict in sight, defense stocks are looking exceptional, especially Lockheed Martin.
By Rashawn Blanchard | Published 12/22/2006 | Read more »
the playoff format should be seriously revisited because the teams in the Atlantic division are awful
By Daniel Rein | Published 1/2/2007 | Read more »
Before the NBA season began about a month ago, I took out my pen and jotted down what I thought would be the playoff bracket come season's end. Looking back at the month old list, I can conclude that much of my predictions were completely inaccurate.
By Arin Gragossian | Published 12/1/2006 | Read more »
a look at the life of Dwayne Wade and why he was SI's choice for Sportsman of the Year
By Daniel Rein | Published 1/15/2007 | Read more »
Discussion of Imus' apology, and the response to it.
By LadyG | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
Greetings one and all, I am back to proudly pick the round by round circus that is the NBA playoffs. This is a marathon lasting until mid-June, so plently of time for me to be TOTALLY WRONG!!!
By Bugeatersteve | Published 4/27/2007 | Read more »
An overview of the units, strategies, and equipment available to the experimental third edition harlequin codex for the tabletop battlegame Warhammer 40,000 as written by Gav Thorpe and available on the Games Workshop website.
By corey walden | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
Just because a white person has no word like "nappy head" that he can call another of his own race- that a black man can't- doesn't mean a person should be punished for a badly done satire.
By Joseph Speranzella | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
With a brand new NBA season less than a week away, it is once again time for my annual predictions on which teams will fly high, flame out and fall flat on their faces.
By Eric Williams | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
On Tuesday, Don Imus, in a poor man attempt at "shock jocking", referred to the Rutgers women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos" while broadcasting his awful show "Imus In The Morning."
By Anthony Caroto | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
As in the rich and fabulous stories from the "Thousand Nights and One Night", Arab legend, folklore and parables included stories and tales of animals in their environment.
By Norman A. Rubin | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
When you visit Universal Studios Orlando Resort, age becomes unimportant. Bonds strengthen, and having fun becomes something you know you'll always have in common.
By Timothy Sowders | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
Is that the "Red Baron" on the way to the "world's largest airshow"?
By Christine Bude | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
Do the math, then do your part to save our dogs and cats.
By Ardeth Baxter | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
The United States has long enjoyed air superiority. Since 1947, when Chuck Yeager burst through the sound barrier, the rest of the world has been trying to catch up with varying levels of success. The newest example of American air dominance is the F-22A Raptor.
By Kit Jarrell | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
Injuries and playoff seeds could equate to quick exits in the first round of the playoffs.
By Demar Richardson | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
The true story of an underdog boarding school hockey team that drops acid and beat up on a holy Detroit a prep school, Masters of the universe team.
By david henry sterry | Published 4/16/2007 | Read more »
Part three of five of a look at the upcoming free agency period. Vinsanity is likely on the move again, but where to? Can this Tar Heels product find himself a big contract again? And if so, where? Read on to find out.
By Ankur Amin | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
A short history and preview of Major League Soccer's newest club - Toronto FC
By MelH | Published 3/29/2007 | Read more »
A gesture made towards fans by Milwaukee Bucks player Andrew Bogut is being reviewed by the NBA.
By Nate D. | Published 3/13/2007 | Read more »
A small group of women head a program to heal and rehabilitate injured birds for return to the wild
By Gemma Argent | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
The final part of a five part series looking at the best free agents of the class of 2007. Maurice Williams has quietly put up some of the best numbers of any player at the one, but he may find himself replaced in Milwaukee soon. Where will he end up?
By Ankur Amin | Published 4/2/2007 | Read more »
From 3-D rides to roller coasters and water slides to motion simulated rides, Universal Studios Florida has three times the fun with three different theme parks to choose from.
By Jeff Schuman II | Published 3/30/2007 | Read more »
Let yourself discover all of the interesting things nature has to offer.
By Bill Lynch | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
A guide to using the Exarch Delivery System tactic available to the Eldar army in the tabletop war game of Warhammer 40k, by Games Workshop.
By corey walden | Published 4/6/2007 | Read more »
An article looking into the idea if the playoff seeding system of the NBA should be changed to make it more balanced.
By jim jones | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
A look at the four men who have the best chance to win the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 2006-07 season.
By Ankur Amin | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
This article explains the keys to being a good general manager and also offers insight on the best and worst GMs in the NBA today.
By Ankur Amin | Published 3/16/2007 | Read more »
A preview of the 2006 NBA season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
By N.K. | Published 9/25/2006 | Read more »
Well, it's about time. For all you NBA fanatics out there - like myself - the seemingly never-ending regular season is finally about to come to a close.
By Eric Williams | Published 4/13/2006 | Read more »
Don't look now, but the New Jersey Nets are in the midst of an impressive 11-game winning streak that has officially served notice to the top two teams in the eastern conference - the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat.
By Eric Williams | Published 4/17/2006 | Read more »
Except for some rare occasions, I know that rookies rarely make a lasting impression in their first year in the NBA. For the most part, the first year is all about learning the pro game
By Eric Williams | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
Well, it's the mid-point of another NBA season, which means it's time for my annual midseason awards column.
By Eric Williams | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
who will be drafted in the top 10 in the NBA draft
By The Outlaw | Published 5/30/2006 | Read more »
I am one who likes production. And, I won;' be at any NBA pre-draft workouts anyway, so my opinions are not likely to change much. So, here is my mock draft, based on who I would select with each pick, not who I think the team will actually choose.
By Brian McCormick, CSCS | Published 6/1/2006 | Read more »
We will be taking a look back at the last 10 years of NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.
By Phillip Barrington | Published 7/14/2006 | Read more »
A mock draft of the 2006 NBA Draft picks 1-5.
By N.K. | Published 6/5/2006 | Read more »
Every year as the NBA Draft approached, the words "potential," "talent" and "upside" are used by every writer, fan and NBA Draft aficionado; sites like Draft Express devote an entire site to prognostications and evaluations of potential draft picks.
By Brian McCormick, CSCS | Published 6/4/2006 | Read more »
Now that the selection order has been set for the entire first round of the 2006 NBA draft, it is now time for my annual mock draft column.
By Eric Williams | Published 6/1/2006 | Read more »
Bryant's 81 are going to put this seemingly average affair into the history books, but the story that follows should make note of a great leader, a great warrior, willing his troops into battle.
By Sean Michael Benhabib | Published 1/27/2006 | Read more »
If you have any form of vehicle you don't need, consider donating it to a non-profit organization. While the more-popular causes may come to mind, here are some unique organizations with vital missions. Their very existence depends on financial support.
By Darlene Levenson | Published 1/11/2006 | Read more »
The Latta Plantation Nature Preserve offers something for everyone, from outdoor activities, to Educational opportunities in the form of a restored plantation and gounds, and the Carolina Raptor Center.
By L.A. O'Hare | Published 6/30/2005 | Read more »
Now that the NBA draft order has been determined, here is my take on the 2005 NBA draft. This is a mock draft of what I would do if I were an NBA general manager.
By Brian McCormick, CSCS | Published 6/12/2005 | Read more »
Blaming the And 1 Mix-tape Tour for basketball's ills is like blaming Ray Allen for poor shooting. After all, Allen makes shooting a twenty-four footer appear simple, so why can't a twelve year-old pick up a ball and go rain down three-pointers?
By Brian McCormick, CSCS | Published 5/30/2005 | Read more »
While Dan Le Batard of the Miami Herald broached the subject of race, and its impact in Steve Nash's MVP award, the double standard between Nash and Allen Iverson is even more striking.
By Brian McCormick, CSCS | Published 5/24/2005 | Read more »
The Midwest Kidfest is held each year in the summer for the kids and families of Fargo North Dakota. It is a free festival celebrating kids and gathers kids in the thousands each year.
By Jeff Gedgaud | Published 8/11/2005 | Read more »
If you have ever wanted to learn more about reptiles and some other fascinating animals of our great world, go to Reptile Gardens in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
By Jeff Gedgaud | Published 10/16/2005 | Read more »
This paper was written in 1999 in Colorado and assessess the pros and cons to natural gas and electricity, and also alternatives such as solar and wind power, hydropower and wood burning. The popularity of wind and solar power have since increased.
By Jackie Baker | Published 11/2/2005 | Read more »
Professional basketball began with eleven teams. Some of these teams still play; the others live in the game's history. This article provides a brief history about the sport's initial cities.
By Alan Cohen | Published 11/16/2005 | Read more »
Orlando is a frequent travel destination for families young and old. While Disney World is a spectacle you'll want to see, there are other areas you won't want to miss during your stay in the City Beautiful.
By Natasha Lee | Published 10/12/2005 | Read more »
Birmingham, Alabama is a city that has played an important in the history of United States. Visiting this city will bring the past and the future together--and will certainly not be a disappoinment.
By Brian Thompson | Published 10/22/2005 | Read more »
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