Vivek Jacob
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist primarily covering 🏀 🏏 🎾 ⚽
Current outlets: Sportsnet, Sportscasting, Cricket Canada
Former outlets: The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, CBC, Complex
Podcast: Locked On Raptors (weekly guest)
Current outlets: Sportsnet, Sportscasting, Cricket Canada
Former outlets: The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, CBC, Complex
Podcast: Locked On Raptors (weekly guest)
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Vivek Jacob
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social
· Nov 17
New platform so, in case you don't know, my Raptors in 7 newsletter keeps you up to date on everything happening both on and off court with the team.
Below is a link to takeaways from the games against Detroit and Boston and you can subscribe for free!
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-ta...
Below is a link to takeaways from the games against Detroit and Boston and you can subscribe for free!
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-ta...
Final 3:30 of 2nd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-4
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Final 3:30 of 2nd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-4
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
Final 5:40 of 3rd Q, Raps outscored Cavs 15-7
Final 4:30 of 4th Q, Raps outscored Cavs 7-0
IQ+Shead lineups to close 2nd and 4th. Scottie joined Ingram + bench to end 3rd
37-11 over crucial stretches in a game the Raptors won by 11
Latest Raptors in 7
- Ja'Kobe making an impact
- Gradey doing non-shooting things
- Mamu's bounce back
- PG perfection
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-st...
- Ja'Kobe making an impact
- Gradey doing non-shooting things
- Mamu's bounce back
- PG perfection
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-st...
Raptors Streaking To NBA Cup Knockout Stage
It's time to care for the tournament you didn't know you needed
raptorsinseven.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Latest Raptors in 7
- Ja'Kobe making an impact
- Gradey doing non-shooting things
- Mamu's bounce back
- PG perfection
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-st...
- Ja'Kobe making an impact
- Gradey doing non-shooting things
- Mamu's bounce back
- PG perfection
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-st...
Raptors get outscored by 1 in the second quarter, miss out on a chance to really lay down the hammer after going up 47-33.
Wizards bench has outscored the Raps bench 29-15, Gradey scoreless while Tre Johnson has been good with 12 on 4-of-5 shooting
Wizards bench has outscored the Raps bench 29-15, Gradey scoreless while Tre Johnson has been good with 12 on 4-of-5 shooting
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Raptors get outscored by 1 in the second quarter, miss out on a chance to really lay down the hammer after going up 47-33.
Wizards bench has outscored the Raps bench 29-15, Gradey scoreless while Tre Johnson has been good with 12 on 4-of-5 shooting
Wizards bench has outscored the Raps bench 29-15, Gradey scoreless while Tre Johnson has been good with 12 on 4-of-5 shooting
lmao mamu, that's borderline shaqtin
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
lmao mamu, that's borderline shaqtin
Ah, RJ's banker was just after the shot clock buzzer
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Ah, RJ's banker was just after the shot clock buzzer
RJ's time to shine
November 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
RJ's time to shine
such a settled, composed nature to scottie's jumper this season
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
such a settled, composed nature to scottie's jumper this season
Mamu did a whole lot of running to nowhere getting back there
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Mamu did a whole lot of running to nowhere getting back there
the activity to result ratio on that last offensive possession was WILD
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
the activity to result ratio on that last offensive possession was WILD
Lol teammates got love for BI after he gets the steal and snares the loose ball on the floor to get the Raptors out on the break
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lol teammates got love for BI after he gets the steal and snares the loose ball on the floor to get the Raptors out on the break
Raps jump out 11-2 and this looks like it could be a long night for the Wizards
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Raps jump out 11-2 and this looks like it could be a long night for the Wizards
Like the defensive synergy there. Jak gets beat off the bounce, Quick helps and Jak is able to recover for the contest, Ingram comes in for the board
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Like the defensive synergy there. Jak gets beat off the bounce, Quick helps and Jak is able to recover for the contest, Ingram comes in for the board
With most of FIFA World Cup qualifying done, here's my latest for Yahoo on everything you need to know on what Canada's picture looks like ahead of the draw on Dec. 5:
ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-mens-wo...
ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-mens-wo...
FIFA Men's World Cup: Team Canada's path grows clearer with 2026 qualifiers almost complete, momentum on their side
The 2026 men's FIFA World Cup qualifying is almost complete, which means Canada's path at the tournament has gained some clarity.
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
With most of FIFA World Cup qualifying done, here's my latest for Yahoo on everything you need to know on what Canada's picture looks like ahead of the draw on Dec. 5:
ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-mens-wo...
ca.news.yahoo.com/fifa-mens-wo...
Collin Murray-Boyles is doubtful to play tonight with a right MCL sprain
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Collin Murray-Boyles is doubtful to play tonight with a right MCL sprain
The Scottie Barnes block party has been a fun one so far
You can read more about it at Raptors in 7:
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...
You can read more about it at Raptors in 7:
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Scottie Barnes block party has been a fun one so far
You can read more about it at Raptors in 7:
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...
You can read more about it at Raptors in 7:
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/the-raptor...
Reposted by Vivek Jacob
New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I broke down a really fun and highlight-filled win over the Hornets!
🏀That crunch time defense... whew🚫
🏀Brandon Ingram is very much here
🏀A plea to the teens to move on from LaMelo Ball
Plus so much more!
youtu.be/bTTv6hamzGA
🏀That crunch time defense... whew🚫
🏀Brandon Ingram is very much here
🏀A plea to the teens to move on from LaMelo Ball
Plus so much more!
youtu.be/bTTv6hamzGA
Toronto Raptors' defense SHINES in clutch win vs. Charlotte Hornets & Brandon Ingram is HERE! |
YouTube video by Locked On Raptors
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social and I broke down a really fun and highlight-filled win over the Hornets!
🏀That crunch time defense... whew🚫
🏀Brandon Ingram is very much here
🏀A plea to the teens to move on from LaMelo Ball
Plus so much more!
youtu.be/bTTv6hamzGA
🏀That crunch time defense... whew🚫
🏀Brandon Ingram is very much here
🏀A plea to the teens to move on from LaMelo Ball
Plus so much more!
youtu.be/bTTv6hamzGA
What a fun win last night! Wrote about a Raptors team that is pushing us to recalibrate expectations
- Can this team flirt with 50 wins?
- Barnes' constant energy and intensity
- Ingram getting more explosive
And more at Raptors in 7!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Can this team flirt with 50 wins?
- Barnes' constant energy and intensity
- Ingram getting more explosive
And more at Raptors in 7!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
The Raptors Are Better Than Most People Thought
It's still early days but there are some good signs this team can make some noise
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What a fun win last night! Wrote about a Raptors team that is pushing us to recalibrate expectations
- Can this team flirt with 50 wins?
- Barnes' constant energy and intensity
- Ingram getting more explosive
And more at Raptors in 7!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Can this team flirt with 50 wins?
- Barnes' constant energy and intensity
- Ingram getting more explosive
And more at Raptors in 7!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
Down to 10 men in just the 6th minute against Ecuador Thursday night, the #CanMNT showed the resilience that can rally a nation. On how head coach Jesse Marsch wants Canada to get behind his team and how the Blue Jays inspired them along the way:
ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-mens-...
ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-mens-...
Canada men's soccer ready to create its own World Cup movement after inspirational Blue Jays run
The Canada men's soccer team was inspired by the way the Toronto Blue Jays captivated the entire country and is motivated to try and bring that same joy to the nation next summer.
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Down to 10 men in just the 6th minute against Ecuador Thursday night, the #CanMNT showed the resilience that can rally a nation. On how head coach Jesse Marsch wants Canada to get behind his team and how the Blue Jays inspired them along the way:
ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-mens-...
ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-mens-...
Canada men's soccer team getting in a practice ahead of the Ecuador match on Thursday. Jesse Marsch urging his squad to be sharp early with "play fast but don't rush" a consistent theme.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Canada men's soccer team getting in a practice ahead of the Ecuador match on Thursday. Jesse Marsch urging his squad to be sharp early with "play fast but don't rush" a consistent theme.
Reposted by Vivek Jacob
New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social joined me to sniff some stuff out from the first 10 Raptors games. What's real, what's not & what are we still unsure on?
🏀The East: jumbled all year?
🏀Better days ahead for the starters
🏀Is the offense legit?
youtu.be/K6b7n3TxiFs
🏀The East: jumbled all year?
🏀Better days ahead for the starters
🏀Is the offense legit?
youtu.be/K6b7n3TxiFs
The East is gonna stay a BEAST & is the Toronto Raptors offense LEGIT? | 10-Game Smell Test
YouTube video by Locked On Raptors
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @vivekmjacob.bsky.social joined me to sniff some stuff out from the first 10 Raptors games. What's real, what's not & what are we still unsure on?
🏀The East: jumbled all year?
🏀Better days ahead for the starters
🏀Is the offense legit?
youtu.be/K6b7n3TxiFs
🏀The East: jumbled all year?
🏀Better days ahead for the starters
🏀Is the offense legit?
youtu.be/K6b7n3TxiFs
Latest Raptors in 7
- Showing offensive resilience on the road
- Scottie pushing the pace
- IQ getting going
- CMB's defensive reel
- Darko searching for options without Jak
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Showing offensive resilience on the road
- Scottie pushing the pace
- IQ getting going
- CMB's defensive reel
- Darko searching for options without Jak
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
Raptors Show Signs Of An Identity With Substance
The defence can peak with Poeltl while the offence showed real resilience
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Latest Raptors in 7
- Showing offensive resilience on the road
- Scottie pushing the pace
- IQ getting going
- CMB's defensive reel
- Darko searching for options without Jak
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Showing offensive resilience on the road
- Scottie pushing the pace
- IQ getting going
- CMB's defensive reel
- Darko searching for options without Jak
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
For @SportcastingNBA, wrote about the Lakers and Suns' defensive success against Victor Wembanyama, how De'Aaron Fox will help, and how Wemby and the Spurs will be better for it long term:
www.sportscasting.com/news/how-pho...
www.sportscasting.com/news/how-pho...
How Early Growing Pains Can Help Wembanyama Long-Term
Victor Wembanyama has seen the Suns and Lakers employ new defensive strategies against him. Here's how it can help him and the Spurs.
www.sportscasting.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
For @SportcastingNBA, wrote about the Lakers and Suns' defensive success against Victor Wembanyama, how De'Aaron Fox will help, and how Wemby and the Spurs will be better for it long term:
www.sportscasting.com/news/how-pho...
www.sportscasting.com/news/how-pho...
Reposted by Vivek Jacob
If you like well written Raptors observations give Vivek's substack a go!
Put together 8 observations on the Raptors through the opening eight games:
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
Still Plenty To Learn About The '25-26 Raptors
Don't get too low on Quickley and don't get too high on the team's offence yet
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you like well written Raptors observations give Vivek's substack a go!
Reposted by Vivek Jacob
New From The Logo!
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social & coach John Bennett join me in the studio to talk Ja drama in Memphis, how real Chicago's 6-1 start is, how concerned we should be about Orlando, and why Draymond Green's hypocritical "new media" is a SHAM: youtu.be/VNCFppkedV4?...
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social & coach John Bennett join me in the studio to talk Ja drama in Memphis, how real Chicago's 6-1 start is, how concerned we should be about Orlando, and why Draymond Green's hypocritical "new media" is a SHAM: youtu.be/VNCFppkedV4?...
Is Ja Morant Worth The Trouble?
YouTube video by theScore
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
New From The Logo!
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social & coach John Bennett join me in the studio to talk Ja drama in Memphis, how real Chicago's 6-1 start is, how concerned we should be about Orlando, and why Draymond Green's hypocritical "new media" is a SHAM: youtu.be/VNCFppkedV4?...
@vivekmjacob.bsky.social & coach John Bennett join me in the studio to talk Ja drama in Memphis, how real Chicago's 6-1 start is, how concerned we should be about Orlando, and why Draymond Green's hypocritical "new media" is a SHAM: youtu.be/VNCFppkedV4?...
Put together 8 observations on the Raptors through the opening eight games:
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
Still Plenty To Learn About The '25-26 Raptors
Don't get too low on Quickley and don't get too high on the team's offence yet
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Put together 8 observations on the Raptors through the opening eight games:
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...
- Stressing too early about IQ
- Centre depth house of cards
- Ingram bringing the right offensive hierarchy
- Scottie playing to his strengths
And more!
open.substack.com/pub/raptorsi...