Suzette Francis

Sports Producer/Assignment Coordinator

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• Raptors 905 fans break Guinness World Record for most capes at a gathering

  The NBA G league affiliate of the Toronto Raptors hosted its Cape for Kids Night with the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

  Sports

  Feb 7, 2023
• Toronto Raptors hope to improve on last season’s success as training camp begins

  The team outlined their expectations to the media before heading off to Victoria for training camp.

  Sports

  Sep 26, 2022
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• Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes named NBA rookie of the year

  Barnes becomes the third Raptors player to win the award.

  Sports

  Apr 23, 2022
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• Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry

  “We want to see more Black athletes, Black people get involved in tech because there are so many talented people out here that can just bring so many amazing, different ideas."

  Tech

  Feb 27, 2021
• NHL hopes to improve its lack of diversity decades after colour barrier broken

  The NHL says, “Hockey is for Everyone” but the number of BIPOC players in the league doesn't reflect that with 90 BIPOC players currently in its system, and only 44 of them active.

  Sports

  Feb 19, 2021
• Coronavirus: Raptors to resume training at Toronto facility in limited capacity

  The team says that after working closely with the local government, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, players will be allowed to access the OVO Athletic Centre starting next week.

  Sports

  May 8, 2020
• Students pitch ideas for proposed Rail Deck Park to Toronto mayor, councillors

  Coun. Joe Cressy said the idea came up about six months ago when a teacher from the school reached out to him about judging the students' designs of the park as part of a class project.

  Politics

  Jan 23, 2020
• Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam excited about new role as team’s top player

  Siakam who had a breakout season last year spoke to Global News on Thursday night at the Right to Play gala where he was honoured with the Athlete Hero Award.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
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• Toronto Raptors say they’re focused on another NBA championship ahead of new season

  Coming off a historic season, the team held its media day Saturday facing lots of questions about how they would move forward without Kawhi Leonard.

  Sports

  Sep 28, 2019
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• ANALYSIS: Toronto Raptors surrounded by uncertainty as team begins title defence

  The defending NBA champions will meet with the media on Saturday before heading to Quebec City for training camp.

  Sports

  Sep 27, 2019
• Deja vu for Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp begins without Mitch Marner

  Last season’s leading goal scorer and restricted free agent Mitch Marner was not present as he remains in a contract dispute with management. General Manager Kyle Dubas gave no indication whether the two sides were close to a deal.

  Sports

  Sep 12, 2019
• Toronto Raptors speak out on police brutality, possible plans to raise awareness

  The Toronto Raptors are gearing up for their new season, but the topic that drew the most attention off the court Monday was whether or not players would be taking a stance against police brutality.

  Sports

  Sep 26, 2016
• Toronto Argonauts bring tailgating tradition north for 2016 season

  Tailgating, more traditionally associated with American sports, is being brought north of the border for the Toronto Argonauts' 2016 season.

  Sports

  Jun 1, 2016
• Renovated BMO Field ready for Toronto FC home opener

  After two years of renovations at BMO Field, Toronto FC fans will finally have a roof over their heads in time for the home opener.

  Sports

  May 5, 2016
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• Toronto Blue Jays superfan has been there since day one

  Herm Dyck can easily make the claim as being the Blue Jays' first fan.

  Sports

  Apr 8, 2016
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• Lucky Jays fan grabs Jose Bautista’s series-winning home run

  It was a moment that Toronto Blue Jays fans will never forget.

  Sports

  Oct 18, 2015
• How to prepare for the Blue Jays clubhouse celebrations

  Global News ENG Digital Technician Ben Jonah and sports anchor Rob Leth were on hand for the Toronto Blue Jays post-game celebration in the clubhouse on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Oct 15, 2015
• Recipe: Hunters Landing Paella

  In this week's Global Gourmet, Susan Hay cooks Hunters Landing Paella

  Dec 12, 2014
• Recipe: Joey – BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl

  In the third installment of Global Gourmet, Susan Hay shows you how to make a BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl.

  Nov 20, 2014
• Recipe: Fabbrica – Margherita Pizza

  In the second installment of Global Gourmet, Susan Hay makes Margherita pizza.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 13, 2014
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• Recipe: Sui Mai – chicken & shrimp dumplings

  In the first installment of Global Gourmet, Susan Hay makes Sui Mai chicken and shrimp dumplings with scallops.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 7, 2014
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• Sim Bhullar looking to leave his mark on the NBA

  Sim Bhullar is making a name for himself by becoming the first player of Indian descent to sign a contract with an NBA team.

  Sports

  Aug 28, 2014
• March Madness: UConn and Kentucky to Battle for National Title

  The NCAA Finals are set with two teams that most people hadn't given a second thought let alone expected to be there.

  Apr 6, 2014
• March Madness: Final Four Predictions

  After two weeks of intense March Madness action, the Final Four of the NCAA tournament will square off in Dallas on Saturday.

  Sports

  Apr 4, 2014
• Kentucky, UConn book their tickets to the Final Four

  If you had told me a week ago that there would both be a No. 7 and a No. 8 seeded team in the Final Four, I would've told you that you were crazy.

  Mar 30, 2014