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

Raptors lose a buzzer-beating OT heartbreaker to Jayson Tatum and host Boston Celtics

The road has not been kind to these Raptors, a hard-working and depleted group that remains minus its two best players in Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley.

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November 17, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, tries to get past Raptors defender Davion Mitchell, right, during first quarter NBA action at TD Garden in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Raptors need to be more Gradey Dick-centric to assess if second-year wing can handle the load

The ball should be in Dick’s hands or at worst run sets that allow Dick to be in positions to make a play.

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November 14, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Rise of Gradey Dick coincides with RJ Barrett's regression for Toronto Raptors

Two key players seem to be heading in different directions as losses pile up

November 13, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez.

Gradey Dick's evolution has opened eyes and may open opportunities for the Raptors down the road

In the span of nine minutes, all the improvements, and there have been many, made by Gradey Dick were on full display Tuesday night when the Raptors tipped off the NBA’s in-season tournament against the host Milwaukee Bucks.

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November 13, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Gradey Dick of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a game in the NBA Emirates Cup at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. Stacy Revere/Getty Images

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Raptors lose a buzzer-beating OT heartbreaker to Jayson Tatum and host Boston Celtics

Raptors need to be more Gradey Dick-centric to assess if second-year wing can handle the load

Rise of Gradey Dick coincides with RJ Barrett's regression for Toronto Raptors

Gradey Dick's evolution has opened eyes and may open opportunities for the Raptors down the road

Toronto Raptors need to buck their losing trend as they head to Milwaukee to play the Bucks

LeBron James terrorizes Raptors as Toronto's road woes continue with loss to L.A. Lakers

Raptors clipped by host L.A. Clippers in late-night barn-burner as Immanuel Quickley returns

Going from road kill to road warriors won't be easy for Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors' deficient defence will be addressed only when players smarten up

Despite the losing, all is not lost with Toronto Raptors amid encouraging signs

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