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

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes expected to play in Friday's pre-season game

Face of the Raptors franchise Barnes hasn't played since March 1.

October 9, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Adversity strikes Raptors again following pre-season-ending injury to RJ Barrett

Having dealt with ominous clouds that seemed to hover over the Raptors for what seemed like the entire season, Darko Rajakovic has learned to roll with the punches and glean any silver lining, even when none existed for those looking from the outside.

October 9, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett prepares to take a free throw during an NBA open practice at McGill University.

RJ Barrett to miss weeks as injuries already piling up for Raptors

Joins Walter, Quickley, Brown on sidelines in early days of pre-season.

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October 8, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors better embrace their 30th anniversary because team's present state is bad

The Raptors begin their 30th NBA season amid little on-court fanfare, absolutely zero expectations and a general feeling that losing will be tolerated if the lottery lands Toronto a high draft pick.

September 30, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic speaks to the media.

Vinsanity takes centre stage at refurbished court that bears his name

Vince Carter held court back in Toronto on Friday afternoon, a day when Vinsanity reached a new level.

September 27, 2024 Toronto Raptors

Sorry state of Blue Jays bullpen underlined in loss to Rays in final road game of 2024

Fittingly, and quite painfully, when reflecting on the team’s 2024 body of work, the Blue Jays wrapped up the road portion of the season with a bullpen day on Sunday on St. Pete.

September 22, 2024 Sports

Jonathan Aranda of the Tampa Bay Rays homers

Where Yariel Rodriguez fits in Jays' pitching plans remains unclear after early exit in loss to Rays

The penultimate chapter in Yariel Rodriguez’s first big-league season was penned Saturday, a personal memoir of drama mixed in with moments of frustration.

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September 21, 2024 Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays starting pitcher Yariel Rodriguez.

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes expected to play in Friday's pre-season game

Adversity strikes Raptors again following pre-season-ending injury to RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett to miss weeks as injuries already piling up for Raptors

Toronto Raptors better embrace their 30th anniversary because team's present state is bad

Vinsanity takes centre stage at refurbished court that bears his name

Sorry state of Blue Jays bullpen underlined in loss to Rays in final road game of 2024

Where Yariel Rodriguez fits in Jays' pitching plans remains unclear after early exit in loss to Rays

Blue Jays watch a pair of '100' milestones denied in dreary 1-0 setback at the Trop

In the midst of a no-hit bid, Kevin Gausman pulled because of back tightness in Jays' win over Rangers

Bo Bichette's injury-riddled season ends with fractured finger for Blue Jays

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