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

Three takeaways from the Raptors' 11th win of the season

Once the Raptors rebounded from a poor start, they would emerge as the superior team against an Orlando Magic team beset by injury.

January 22, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead battle for possession of the ball Toronto on Tuesday night. Thomas Skrlj/The Canadian Press

Raptors relish Magic moment by overcoming poor start to beat Orlando

The way things began, the way the Raptors approached Tuesday night’s tip against the depleted Orlando Magic — with no sense of urgency or inclination to defend — doom loomed.

January 22, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes and the Raptors are alternating big games with brutal ones

Out with a whimper and in with a bang … or vice versa. The Raptors have been attaching new meaning to the term inconsistency since the calendar turned to 2025.

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January 19, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Raptors can't buck their trend of losing on the road, this time in Milwaukee

The Raptors’ road woes continued Friday night at Fiserv Forum against the host Milwaukee Bucks, who just may have found their stride following an aborted start to the season.

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January 18, 2025 Toronto Raptors