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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Bo Bichette delivers in clutch to help lift Blue Jays to win over Washington Nationals

The Bo show was on full display as the Jays would win their first series of the young season before embarking on a difficult road strip that will begin in the Big Apple against the Mets.

April 2, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto’s Ernie Clement hits an RBI single to score Alejandro Kirk against the Washington Nationals at Rogers Centre last night. Getty Images

Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer receives cortisone shot to troublesome right thumb

Seems Max Scherzer is going to give it his best shot in his bid to return to the mound for the Blue Jays.

April 1, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

The Jays say they’ll keep evaluating Max Scherzer, but added there’s no timeline when the uber competitive pitcher known as Mad Max will resume throwing. Getty Images

Raptors faith in coach Darko Rajakovic only adds to pressure of making playoffs

Reportedly, the Raptors made the pre-emptive move to exercise the club option on Darko Rajakovic’s contract even before opening night on Oct. 23 when the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have emerged as legitimate title contenders, came to town.

March 31, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic speaks with guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during a game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Bassitt, Bichette, Heineman help Blue Jays top Orioles

Blue Jays 3, Orioles 1: Toronto earns a much-needed series split as Chris Bassitt overcomes poor start to earn the win

March 31, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches

Raptors' March revival continues with a win against the wretched Philadelphia 76ers

As the Raptors continue to play out the string, while they await their fate as the May 12 draft lottery approaches, even the smallest sign of improvement must be made.

March 31, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter plays defence

Blue Jays earn series split against AL East rival Baltimore Orioles

One series into the marathon season that is Major League Baseball, and somehow Bo Bichette has slid under the radar.

March 30, 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (left) and Tyler Heineman celebrate

Raptors keep winning at the expense of losing draft lottery balls

When it comes to the NBA’s tank-athon, the Raptors continue to lose ground as the competing pack loses games by historical margins.

March 29, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter, second from right, is congratulated by, from left, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett.

True measure of Darko Rajakovic's coaching merits won't arrive until next season

The dark days of the Darko Rajakovic era in Toronto will soon make way for brighter times when his coaching acumen will truly be measured.

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March 29, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic speaks during Media Day at the Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors go wire to wire in cutting down the host Brooklyn Nets

Tipoff turned into tank-off Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the New York City borough where the likes of Jay-Z and the late Notorious B.I.G. called home.

March 27, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Raptors should eye Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate if they lose out on star in NBA lottery

The Raptors haven’t officially raised the red Flagg, or any colour for the matter, but the chances of the franchise getting its hands on Cooper Flagg grow dimmer by the day.

March 25, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Duke's Khaman Maluach (right) and Cooper Flagg high-five after a play during a game.

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Bo Bichette delivers in clutch to help lift Blue Jays to win over Washington Nationals

Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer receives cortisone shot to troublesome right thumb

Raptors faith in coach Darko Rajakovic only adds to pressure of making playoffs

Bassitt, Bichette, Heineman help Blue Jays top Orioles

Raptors' March revival continues with a win against the wretched Philadelphia 76ers

Blue Jays earn series split against AL East rival Baltimore Orioles

Raptors keep winning at the expense of losing draft lottery balls

True measure of Darko Rajakovic's coaching merits won't arrive until next season

Raptors go wire to wire in cutting down the host Brooklyn Nets

Raptors should eye Cooper Flagg's Duke teammate if they lose out on star in NBA lottery

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