Four Raptors on ballot for all-star game

THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto forward Chris Bosh is one of four Raptors to appear on the ballot for this season's NBA all-star game. Joining Bosh are six-time all-star centre Jermaine O'Neal and guards Jose Calderon and Anthony Parker. The game will be held in Phoenix on Feb. 15. Two Canadians made the ballot. Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash of Victoria, a six-time all-star, made it on the West side. Philadelphia 76ers centre Samuel Dalembert of Montreal was selected in the East. Bosh, 24, was selected as a reserve on the Eastern Conference squad team last... [read full story]