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DeRozan shines as Raptors extend win streak

Associated Press, ESPN.com

DeMar DeRozan had 23 points, Alan Anderson scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 97-91 Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

Tim Brandl, dimemag.com

Whenever Vince Carter returns to Toronto, as he did last Friday, talk inevitably turns to Carter’s legacy with the Toronto Raptors. Carter was the brightest star on the best team in franchise history, but the manner in which he exited still burns Raptor…

Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com

We know how the Blue Jays, with money and prospects to burn, responded to the daunting divisional challenge placed in front of them. They approached it in an alarmingly aggressive way. In the coming weeks, we'll see if the Mariners take a similar path. …

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

What's up, ladies? You see that handsome mug up there? That belongs to Gregg Zaun, former catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and various other MLB teams. Pretty goddamn sexy, isn't he? Pump the brakes, though, sister. Don't think that you can just walk r…

Cash Kruth, MLB.com

The Blue Jays claimed right-hander Mickey Storey off waivers from the Astros on Wednesday.

Terence Moore, MLB.com

Just like that, the Toronto has gone from looking bad to looking big and bad. It bodes well for the organization and for the American League East. Here come the Blue Jays, and they are coming in a hurry.

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

Sometimes we wish the NBA was more like the NFL. In football, you must bring your best effort or you’ll be left looking like Mark Sanchez on Monday Night Football, getting your skills compared to Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite. But in basketball, the…