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Toronto fans learn to embrace ‘the hate’ when on the road cheering Raptors, Jays

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Walking into Scotiabank Arena has a level of quiet gravitas to it, that is, until the game starts. There’s nothing like the rising anticipation of a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the exaltation of the crowd as the ball swishes through net. The feeling you get as fans around you cheer and high-five is intoxicating when you’re surrounded by supporters of your team.

Then there are those who take the fandom on the road. In a different city or country, Toronto fans walk into the belly of the beast and the comforts of home melt away.