Category: Raptors

Paleontologists ‘Discover’ Fossil of Giant Extinct Eagle That Dwarfed Modern Raptors, Could Kill Kangaroo

Fossil hunters Down Under have pieced together the story of a colossal prehistoric raptor—a bird so huge its talons could have killed a kangaroo. The bones of a giant avian were collected from South Australia’s Mairs Cave by cavers back in 1956 and 1969. After long delays, new research conducted by scientists from Flinders University…


NBA Roundup: Hawks Edge Raptors on Rookie’s Overtime Winner

Rookie AJ Griffin caught a pass from Trae Young and made an uncontested shot at the buzzer to give Atlanta a 124–122 overtime win against visiting Toronto. The Raptors’ O.G. Anunoby made two free throws to tie the game with 3.8 seconds left. Atlanta, with no timeouts, advanced the ball to Young, who lobbed a…


G Jalen Harris Reinstated to NBA After Season-Long Suspension

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association reinstated guard Jalen Harris to the league on Tuesday following a season-long suspension. Harris, 24, was suspended on July 1, 2021, for testing positive for a prohibited substance under the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. He needed to apply for reinstatement. The Toronto Raptors selected Harris with the No. 59…


NBA Roundup: Bradley Beal Fuels Wizards’ Upset of Jazz

Bradley Beal bested Donovan Mitchell in a high-scoring duel with 37 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109–103 upset over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Beal hit 13 of 24 field goals and 9 of 10 free throws, dished out seven assists, grabbed five rebounds, and fueled a…