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' resounding rout at the hands of the host Memphis Grizzlies

The Raptors’ road woes continued Thursday night when the host Memphis Grizzlies abused the visitors in a scoring frenzy as the home side set a record for most points scored in franchise history, which began in Vancouver.

December 27, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Zach Edey torches his hometown team in sending Raptors to ninth straight loss

On throwback night that evoked memories of Vancouver and Toronto going toe to toe on the NBA stage, two Canadians stood out in a Boxing Day matchup featuring the host Grizzlies and visiting Raptors.

December 27, 2024 Toronto Raptors

RAPTORS TAKEAWAYS: Scottie Barnes' struggles waste a career-high night for rookie Ja'Kobe Walter

For the first time as a member of the Houston Rockets, Fred VanVleet played in Toronto against the team he helped lead to an NBA championship.

December 23, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Raptors start strong against Rockets, but poor finish leads to seventh straight loss

A lead that swelled to 16 points in the first half spoke to the Toronto Raptors’ ability to play with force against a highly formidable team in the Houston Rockets.

December 23, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Visit by Rockets' VanVleet, Brooks will give Raptors fans two opposing stars to embrace

A homecoming for Dillon Brooks, a return to his first hoops home for Fred VanVleet, Sunday’s tip between the host Raptors and visiting Houston Rockets presents a multi-layered look at two franchises going in opposite directions.

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December 21, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Fourth-quarter futility exposes Scottie Barnes' passivity in Raptors loss to Nets

There’s the temptation to cut Scottie Barnes some slack having returned from a sprained ankle some felt would sideline him for considerably more time.

December 20, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes tries to drive past a Brooklyn Nets player.

Even with Scottie Barnes back, Raptors' woes continued in dropping their sixth in a row

No RJ Barrett to provide offence, no Jakob Poeltl to provide the necessary presence on the glass and a starting group that made club history because of its age.

December 20, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable, Jakob Poeltl's injury raises questions at centre

When looking back at the night when Scottie Barnes suffered his most recent injury, it appeared the face of the Raptors would be facing a long stretch of inactivity.

December 18, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Crunching numbers adds up to Toronto Raptors team that is simply bad

Of all the numbers to emerge from a 7-20 start to the season by the Raptors, perhaps the most illuminating is the amount of times Toronto has trailed by double figures only to suffer a single-digit defeat.

December 17, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts to a call from a referee during a game against the New York Knicks.

Three takeaways from the Raptors' loss to the Bulls, Toronto's fifth defeat in a row

The Raptors tipped off a home-friendly stretch that will see them play three times in seven days, beginning with Monday night’s visit by the 11-15 Chicago Bulls, a team that brought a 7-6 road record into Scotiabank Arena.

December 17, 2024 Toronto Raptors

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Three takeaways from the Raptors' resounding rout at the hands of the host Memphis Grizzlies

Zach Edey torches his hometown team in sending Raptors to ninth straight loss

RAPTORS TAKEAWAYS: Scottie Barnes' struggles waste a career-high night for rookie Ja'Kobe Walter

Raptors start strong against Rockets, but poor finish leads to seventh straight loss

Visit by Rockets' VanVleet, Brooks will give Raptors fans two opposing stars to embrace

Fourth-quarter futility exposes Scottie Barnes' passivity in Raptors loss to Nets

Even with Scottie Barnes back, Raptors' woes continued in dropping their sixth in a row

Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable, Jakob Poeltl's injury raises questions at centre

Crunching numbers adds up to Toronto Raptors team that is simply bad

Three takeaways from the Raptors' loss to the Bulls, Toronto's fifth defeat in a row

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