Coronavirus sparks league suspension. Blog King, Mass Appeal OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA suspended its season “until further notice” after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement came just moments after league officials postponed Wednesday’s contest between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Gobert’s teammate, Donovan Mitchell, has also contracted the malady. “This is ...

Drake’s livin’ it up after Raptors win. Blog King, Mass Appeal TORONTO — He talked trash to Steph Curry and E-40 and his reptilian brothas backed it up. Life is awfully good for Drake right now. His hometown Toronto Raptors knocked off the Golden State Warriors in 6 games to claim Canada’s first major sports championship. Toronto officials gave him ...

Toronto Raptors collect first title.  Blog King, Mass Appeal OAKLAND — “We the North!” For the first time in NBA history, the Larry O’Brien Trophy resides outside the United States. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Kawhi Leonard chipped in twenty-two to go along with 6 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors seize their first world title with a 114-110 ...

Raptors fan jailed over lewd remarks.  Blog King, Mass Appeal TORONTO — “Blame it on the a a a a a alcohol.” After his team came up short in game two of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors fan Tristan Warkentin was thrown in the slammer for saying he’s gonna “f*ck” Ayesha Curry during a live television broadcast. Ayesha, 30, is ...