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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Raptors hold news conference with ‘special guest’
The Toronto Raptors are hosting a morning news conference with a special guest for what the team is calling a milestone announcement.
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Global News
· Jul 6, 2026
Raptors, ‘special guest’ holding news conference
The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning with a special guest.
CBC | Sports News
· Jul 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors to make 'milestone team announcement' featuring 'special guest'
The Toronto Raptors will be holding a news conference Tuesday morning for a milestone announcement, according to the team's media advisory.
San Antonio Current
· Jul 6, 2026
San Antonio Spurs seek community input on $1.3 billion arena project
The owner of the San Antonio Spurs NBA franchise is inviting the public to a series of open houses and community conversations about its proposed 1.3 billion arena at Hemisfair. Spurs Sports Entertainment will hold 10 community meetings between July 13 and July 23 to gather community input on the planned hoops facility, part [] The post San Antonio Spurs seek community input on 1.3 billion arena project appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Western Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
REPORT: Raptors, Clippers discussing Kawhi Leonard trade
Canada’s only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors are exploring a reunion with Kawhi Leonard, the star that brought the country its first and last NBA champion.
Irish Star
· Jun 22, 2026
Geno Auriemma to make one-off ESPN return for landmark WNBA coverage
ESPN's coverage of the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings in July will be a special broadcast, with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma making a grand return to the network
Now Magazine
· Jun 25, 2026
The viral Queer hockey love story that changed TV is about to electrify Toronto theatre lovers
What to know Hockey’s hottest Queer love story is heading from the screen to the stage. Soulpepper Theatre is bringing the viral Canadian show, Heated... The post The viral Queer hockey love story that changed TV is about to electrify Toronto theatre lovers appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Related coverage for "Raptors hold news conference with ‘special guest’": Global News — Raptors, ‘special guest’ holding news conference. CBC | Sports News — Toronto Raptors to make 'milestone team announcement' featuring 'special guest'. San Antonio Current — San Antonio Spurs seek community input on $1.3 billion arena project. Western Standard — REPORT: Raptors, Clippers discussing Kawhi Leonard trade. Irish Star — Geno Auriemma to make one-off ESPN return for landmark WNBA coverage. Now Magazine — The viral Queer hockey love story that changed TV is about to electrify Toronto theatre lovers