Frank Zicarelli

Frank Zicarelli has been a sportswriter at the Toronto Sun since 1984. Born, raised and educated in Toronto, he has covered multiple sports at every level, including the grassroots. At the pro level, his primary responsibilities have focused on the Argos and Raptors. A fan of old-school pro wrestling, Zicarelli penned a weekly column that was among the paper's most popular features. He also served as a football prognosticator using the pseudonym Li'l Hulkster.

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LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Brandon Ingram's presence next fall will inject life into a Raptors team poised to make run at playoffs

During his end-of-season availability — which seems an odd way to describe a season that ended for him more than four months ago — Brandon Ingram shed some light on an injured ankle he suffered way back on Dec. 7.

April 14, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) speaks to the media at the season-ending press conference.

Blue Jays stage late-game comeback against O's ahead of Vladdy Day show back home

No word on whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be given the key to the city on Monday, when the Blue Jays roll out the carpet to celebrate their mega overpay for someone who has yet to lead the club to a single playoff win.

April 13, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Alejandro Kirk of the Blue Jays hits a home run

Anthony Santander hits first Jays homer in return to Baltimore, but O's ultimately prevail

As expected, Anthony Santander’s return to Baltimore was an occasion to renew friendships with former teammates and bask in the warm glow of fans’ appreciation.

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April 12, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Anthony Santander, right, celebrates after hitting his first home run with Toronto with George Springer, left, during the third inning of a game against the Orioles in Baltimore, Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Excuse-making surrounding Raptors must end following Sunday's season finale

Sunday marks the official end of the NBA’s regular season, even though the end for many teams unofficially came to its conclusion months ago.

April 12, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors defends

Anthony Santander can't get it going as Blue Jays denied series sweep at Fenway

A perennially slow starter, Anthony Santander has done nothing to change that narrative in this his first season with the Blue Jays.

April 10, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Kevin Gausman shines as Blue Jays prevail in extra-inning thriller at Fenway Park

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said all the right things, struck all the right chords and admitted to feeling relieved once his mega 14-year, $500-million US deal became official in the hours leading up to first pitch Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

April 10, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Raptors rookie class deserves passing grades, but uncertainty looms moving into next season

Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle have done well, but none is guaranteed any spot next season.

April 7, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Blue Jays' bullpen comes up short as host New York Mets post a walk-off win

For those inclined to be persuaded by rumours, expect an announcement from the Blue Jays in the coming days that they’ve locked up franchise face Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a lifetime deal.

April 6, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hits a walk-off sacrifice fly to beat the Jays in New York on Saturday night. The Mets won 3-2. Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Raptors solidify seventh-best lottery odds following loss to visiting Portland Trail Blazers

Scottie Barnes is a multi-talented player who has a presence on both sides of the floor.

April 4, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Mixed messaging leaves Raptors with slimmest of chances to draft Cooper Flagg

For the first time in a long time, the Raptors played knowing there is absolutely nothing to play for when, for so long, they played as if a post-season spot was at stake.

April 2, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls.

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Brandon Ingram's presence next fall will inject life into a Raptors team poised to make run at playoffs

Blue Jays stage late-game comeback against O's ahead of Vladdy Day show back home

Anthony Santander hits first Jays homer in return to Baltimore, but O's ultimately prevail

Excuse-making surrounding Raptors must end following Sunday's season finale

Anthony Santander can't get it going as Blue Jays denied series sweep at Fenway

Kevin Gausman shines as Blue Jays prevail in extra-inning thriller at Fenway Park

Raptors rookie class deserves passing grades, but uncertainty looms moving into next season

Blue Jays' bullpen comes up short as host New York Mets post a walk-off win

Raptors solidify seventh-best lottery odds following loss to visiting Portland Trail Blazers

Mixed messaging leaves Raptors with slimmest of chances to draft Cooper Flagg

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