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Sam Mitchell Leads the Toronto Raptors Into Darkness
Sam Mitchell Leads the Toronto Raptors Into Darkness
Sam Mitchell walked down the dark corridor on his way to the visitors’ locker room. The light from a nearby camera cast his 6'11" shadow on the red jersey-wearing Raptor contingent walking behind him. His eyes were low. His paces were methodical. He had just witnessed his team play themselves out of yet another contest. With a chance to hold for the final shot of the first half, the Raptors opted to try a series of unnecessary passes along the perimeter. Guess what the end result was? If ...
Breaking news: Raptors fire Sam Mitchell
Breaking news: Raptors fire Sam Mitchell
sports.yahoo.com — We have our third "Pocket Square of Death" this season ... Raptors President and General Manager Bryan... Colangelo announced Wednesday afternoon that Sam Mitchell has been relieved of his duties as the team's head coach. ( Relieved . I love ... (more) Breaking news: Raptors fire Sam Mitchell
Sam Mitchell fired from the Raps
tsn.ca — You knew it was coming. Getting bitch-slapped by the Nuggets was the last straw.... (more) Sam Mitchell fired from the Raps
Who Replaces Sam Mitchell?
Who Replaces Sam Mitchell?
theloveofsports.com — Jay Triano will likely hold down the job for the remainder of the regular season, but who... are the long term candidates? E. Spencer Kyte from The Love of Sports breaks down the contenders. (more) Who Replaces Sam Mitchell?
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