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Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

Nov. 02, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday’s game against Sacramento. “It’s not just Carter 15 going up, it’s all of us...

Illinois has roster overhaul, looks to transform talented newcomers into another winning team

Oct. 22, 2024 13:22 PM EDT

Illinois (29-9, 14-6 Big Ten) The Illini won the Big Ten tournament, made it to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and were ranked No. 6 in the final AP Top 25 poll last season. However, four of their five starters are gone, including first-round NBA draft...