Libaan Osman
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Scarborough’s Leonard Miller riding recent strong play as he eyes NBA draft
Miller, who leads G League Ignite in both scoring and rebounding, will play his first game as a pro in the GTA on Monday vs. Raptors 905. → Read More
How this Toronto organization is helping the next generation of Somali-Canadians
“I want to show them … people that look like them … so they know that they can achieve these things too,” said a Somali Together co-founder. → Read More
‘Robbery.’ Raptors fans in uproar after Pascal Siakam’s NBA all-star snub
Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam has not been selected to participate in this year’s NBA All-Star Game in Utah and fans are outraged. Siakam arguably is having his best season to date, averaging 24.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists while shooting 47 per cent through 43 games this season. The points and assists averages are career highs. Toronto will have just one representative in Utah… → Read More
‘He’s living his dream.’ How this mystery man from Scarborough climbed the WNBA executive ranks
Travis Charles moved countries, applied to over 500 jobs and slept at the arena. The Dallas Wings exec credits his drive to his Scarborough roots. → Read More
Toronto ranks in top three for longest commute in the U.S. and Canada: report
Toronto’s average commute time is 56 minutes this year, up from 2020 when it was 52 minutes. → Read More
‘This is history.’ A Toronto women’s basketball league pays its players, and sells hope
Amid buzz that Toronto is on the WNBA’s radar, HoopQueens — four teams of 10 competing downtown before ticket-buying crowds — is billed as Toronto’s first paid women’s basketball league. → Read More
‘It shows that it’s possible.’ How this Brampton local is making history as a coach in college hoops
Manny Dosanjh is believed to be the first Canadian of Indian descent to become an assistant coach in the NCAA. → Read More
‘I’m born for this.’ How Falstaff helped the rise of Shayeann Day-Wilson — Canada’s young basketball star
Now playing for Duke, Day-Wilson hopes to make the WNBA. She says her basketball journey wouldn’t have been possible without her community. → Read More
‘Big Brother Canada’ winner called ‘evil genius’ by housemate
Toronto man Kevin Jacobs said he plans to donate some of his $100,000 cash prize. → Read More
Raptors take on the 76ers in the NBA playoffs: Here’s what you need to know
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a bandwagoner, here’s a guide to how the Raptors got to the playoffs and what they’re up against. → Read More
Canadian Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA moment will come, when the time is right
The Kentucky five-star recruit from London, Ont., who is redshirting this season, could enter the NBA draft and crack the top 10 without playing a game in the NCAA. His family says that isn’t the plan despite the speculation. → Read More
At $569,000, this Toronto condo sits in the prestigious One King West Hotel. Why hasn’t it sold in a month?
The suite also comes with access to the indoor pooling, gym, visitor parking and concierge services. → Read More
This $1-million detached East York home has been on the market for almost two months. Why hasn’t it sold?
With three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a finished basement, it could be the perfect place for a family that’s looking to settle down. But the two-st... → Read More
Raptors 905 raring to go this week after almost two years away from Mississauga
Ashton Smith was a player for the G League team in its inaugural season six years ago and is now back as an assistant coach. He sums up the anticipati... → Read More
A house under $600,000? ‘Crazy and impossible’ in the GTA, but possible for a fully-renovated spot in Hamilton
If you’re a first-time buyer, you might be wondering, is this a good deal? We brought in our expert, real estate agent Othneil Litchmore, to gain a be... → Read More
‘Rexdale is him.’ Raptors rookie Dalano Banton inspiring the neighbourhood he grew up in
Raptors rookie Dalano Banton has made it to the NBA but hasn’t forgotten his roots. → Read More
This detached home in Toronto is listed for $750,000. Nearby homes have sold for a million. Why is it priced this way?
#GTAHomeHunt is a weekly series from the Star that gets into the details of real estate listings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Have a tip? ... → Read More
At $400,000, this Scarborough condo is a rare underpriced gem — almost impossible to find in the city
“At $399,000 it’s attractive, you’re not going to get much in the city for (this price) anymore. It’s something that someone should consider,” said Li... → Read More
This detached home near Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood is listed for under a million. Why hasn’t anyone budged in a month?
If you’re a first-time buyer, you might be wondering, is this a good deal? We brought in our expert, real estate agent Othneil Litchmore, to gain a be... → Read More
Meet the Toronto artist who’s on a mission to re-mesh 150 basketball nets across the GTA
It started as an idea in 2018, now this freelance graphic designer is on a mission to replenish 150 nets in the GTA this summer. → Read More