Blue Jays continue ascent, tied atop AL East
TORONTO – In 34 days, the Toronto Blue Jays have overcome an eight-game deficit to roar into a tie for the top spot in the American League East. In their ascension to catch the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named all-star starter
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted July 2, 2025 7:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again an all-star. It’s the fifth straight year the Toronto…
Springer, Blue Jays crush Yankees 12-5
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer drove in seven runs with a grand slam, a solo homer and a two-run single to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 12-5 win against the New…
Springer soaks up Canada Day vibes at the plate
TORONTO – American George Springer continued to feel good vibrations playing for the Toronto Blue Jays on Canada Day. The 35-year-old outfielder drove in a career-high seven runs with a solo homer to left field in the fourth, a grand…
Scherzer finds his stuff in strong start
TORONTO – Pitcher Max Scherzer’s second start at Rogers Centre this season was far more successful than this first. The three-time Cy Young Award winner pitched five strong innings on Monday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New…
Ujiri, Raptors part ways after 12 years
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise’s first NBA title. The sides parted ways Friday, with Ujiri heading into the…
A timeline of Masai Ujiri’s run with the Raptors
Masai Ujiri’s exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise’s first NBA title. Here’s a look at some of key moments from Ujiri’s time…
Blue Jays put Schultz on 15-day IL, recall Bruihl
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 29, 2025 12:06 pm Updated June 29, 2025 12:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BOSTON – Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has been placed…
Jays recall infielder Will Wagner from Buffalo
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2025 1:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding…
Simon Wang makes history as highest-drafted Chinese player in NHL – National
Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought him to Peacock Theater on Saturday morning had already been long and winding. Then he made history. The San Jose Sharks chose the defenceman from the Ontario Hockey…
Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 27, 2025 4:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Montreal Canadiens have acquired offensive defenceman from the New York Islanders, according to media reports. In return, the…
Masai Ujiri, Raptors part ways after 12 years
TORONTO – The Masai Ujiri era of the Toronto Raptors is officially over. The Raptors announced on Friday that the team’s vice-chairman and president was fired, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise its…
Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing child, gets suspended sentence – National
Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexually abusing a child and handed a two-year suspended sentence Thursday. Franco was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with a girl who was 14…
Raptors select Alijah Martin 39th overall
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2025 9:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BROOKLYN – Alijah Martin was taken 39th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the second…
Raptors select Murray-Boyles ninth overall
Collin Murray-Boyles shook his head when his name was called at the NBA Draft, appearing to let out a curse word. But Murray-Boyles said he wasn’t disappointed, just in disbelief when the Toronto Raptors selected him ninth overall on Wednesday…
Raptors select Murray-Boyles ninth overall
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 9:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Collin Murray-Boyles has been selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors. Murray-Boyles was a forward…
Bichette, Berrios lead Blue Jays past White Sox
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Bo Bichette’s smashed the first pitch he saw for a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays never looked back in a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox…
Blue Jays release Swanson after he clears waivers
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 24, 2025 4:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays released reliever Erik Swanson after the right-hander cleared waivers,…
Canadian success in NBA Finals creates opportunity
Like many Canadians, Michael Bartlett watched Game 7 of the NBA Finals with bated breath. But as Canada Basketball’s president and CEO, he had a unique rooting interest, with players on both teams. Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal’s Luguentz Dort…
Assistant GM likes ninth overall pick for Raptors
TORONTO – The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there’s potential in every draft. Tolzman spoke to media Monday about…
Vargas’s two-run double lifts White Sox over Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Miguel Vargas doubled in two runs in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. Luis Robert Jr. hit into…
Scherzer to return for Blue Jays on Wednesday
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 22, 2025 5:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Mad Max is back. Max Scherzer is scheduled to be the Toronto Blue…
Bichette, Berrios lead Blue Jays past White Sox
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Bo Bichette smashed the first pitch he saw for a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays never looked back in a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox…
Bichette aggressive as Blue Jays’ leadoff hitter
TORONTO – In just seven weeks Bo Bichette has gone from no home runs to leading the Toronto Blue Jays in round trippers. Bichette smashed the first pitch he saw over the wall in centre field on Saturday for his…
Blue Jays bullpen trying to stay ready
TORONTO – Every five games the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen has had to step up. Sometimes it works, and sometimes, like Toronto’s 7-1 loss to the lowly Chicago White Sox on Friday, it does not. Spencer Turnbull, who served as…
Lukes taken off IL and inserted into Jays lineup
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2025 5:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Nathan Lukes was reinstated from Toronto’s seven-day injured list on Friday and was…
Diamondbacks thump Blue Jays 9-5 in series finale
TORONTO – Eugenio Suarez and Pavin Smith combined to drive in seven runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman struggled through 4 1/3 innings to take the loss, allowing…
Gausman’s June struggles continue in Jays’ loss
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth is teetering — which makes it a bad time for one of their most reliable starters to be struggling. Kevin Gausman allowed seven earned runs over 4 1/3 innings as the Blue…
Lauer in form as Blue Jays dump Diamondbacks 8-1
TORONTO – Pitcher Eric Lauer has done a little bit of everything for the Toronto Blue Jays since his season debut seven weeks ago. The 30-year-old left-hander has worked in short relief, served in a bulk role and is now…
Blue Jays use long ball for walkoff victory
TORONTO – Like a golfer admiring a drive, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a home run on Tuesday and couldn’t help but hold the pose for an extra second to watch the ball fly over the wall. Teammate…
Fans sad but supportive as Oilers lose Stanley Cup for 2nd year in a row: ‘Proud of our boys’
They tried so hard and got so far, but in the end, the Edmonton Oilers and their fans were left with a sense of déjà vu. For the second year in a row, Edmonton lost in the Stanley Cup final…
Jays starter Francis goes on IL, Swanson DFA’ed
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays made several changes to their pitching staff Tuesday, placing starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement and designating reliever Erik Swanson for assignment. The team also selected…
McDavid, Crosby named to men’s hockey roster for 2026 Milan Olympics
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was among the headliners as Hockey Canada named the first six players to its preliminary men’s hockey roster for the Milan Olympics next year. McDavid was joined on the early list by forward Nathan MacKinnon…
Former major leaguer, Jays doctor Ron Taylor dies
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2025 5:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series-winning pitcher and longtime Toronto Blue Jays…
Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal
Lance Stroll is gaining a reputation for fighting through pain. The lone Canadian driver in Formula One will race for Aston Martin at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, two weeks after missing the Spanish GP and undergoing surgery on his…
Stanley Cup final: Stuart Skinner to be Oilers’ Game 4 starter, Jeff Skinner, Troy Stecher to play
Kris Knoblauch is mixing things up for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers head coach is set to make two lineup changes with his team down 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in the best-of-seven title series….
Blue Jays place Lukes on 7-day IL with concussion
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 11, 2025 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size ST LOUIS – Outfielder Nathan Lukes has been placed on the seven-day injured list by…
New book explores Blue Jays’ 48-year history
TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays brass used all the bells and whistles when they tried to land two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in the fall of 2023. The once-in-a-lifetime pursuit of the Japanese free agent, as author Keegan Matheson writes in…
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson named NHL rookie of the year
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 10, 2025 11:41 am Updated June 10, 2025 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy as…
Hardcore Oilers fans go to great lengths to watch games, support team in Stanley Cup final
When an orange wave of Oilers fans in Edmonton head toward the downtown core on game nights during the NHL playoffs, an ocean away in Akureyri, Iceland, Pavel Viking Landa says he makes his own way to his man cave…
Oilers and Panthers relish days off as Stanley Cup final moves to Florida
After Brad Marchand scored the winning goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final, he and Florida Panthers teammate Sam Bennett were asked how they kept their bodies going during another long and intense matchup against the Edmonton Oilers….
Dort, Mathurin families unite for Montreal North community during NBA Finals
Luguentz Dort and Bennedict Mathurin are going head-to-head on the court — but off it, their families are on the same team. While Dort’s Oklahoma City Thunder battled Mathurin’s Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday…
Summer McIntosh sets world record in 400M freestyle at Canadian Swimming Trials – National
Swimming star Summer McIntosh of Toronto set a world record in the 400-metre freestyle event on Saturday while competing in the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria. McIntosh posted a time of three minutes, 54.18 seconds at Commonwealth Place to…
Oilers and Panthers embroiled in razor-thin Stanley Cup final ahead of Game 3
A puck over the glass. A tricky bounce off the glass. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have played a razor-thin, extra-time opening to their Stanley Cup final rematch. The teams expect more of the same with the NHL’s title…
‘He’s a battler’: Veteran Corey Perry playing key role for Oilers in Stanley Cup final
Mark Hunter remembers pulling Corey Perry aside for a chat. The co-owner and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights wanted to make sure his player understood the consequences. “Grit, hitting people and punching people,” Hunter recalled of…
Spencer Carbery named winner of NHL’s Jack Adams Award – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 7, 2025 6:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals captured the Jack Adams Award on Saturday as the NHL’s top coach….
PWHL Vancouver signs Sarah Nurse as roster begins to take shape
Vancouver’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team continued to add to its initial roster Thursday by signing goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer to a two-year contract and forward Sarah Nurse to a one-year deal. Maschmeyer spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa…
Oilers look to maintain lead against Panthers in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Trailing the Stanley Cup Final after losing the opener in overtime, the defending champion Florida Panthers look to even things up in Game 2 at the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Winning on the road has not been a problem for them so far, going…
Canadian Baseball Hall to welcome Class of 2025
TORONTO – Glancing across the Rogers Centre field to see his name on the stadium’s Level of Excellence still leaves former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista with a “surreal” feeling. “It’s a good reminder of the time that I spent…
Bichette homers as Blue Jays dump Phillies 9-1
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted June 5, 2025 5:37 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings as the…
Kirk delivers walkoff hit as Jays edge Phillies
TORONTO – Even though it was their first career meeting, Alejandro Kirk knows the tendencies of Phillies closer Jordan Romano better than almost anyone. Kirk took full advantage Wednesday night by driving in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the winning run…
Rogers’ bid for Bell’s MLSE stake gets approvals
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 4, 2025 5:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Rogers Communications has received all necessary league approvals to buy out rival Bell’s…
Edmonton Oilers look to return Stanley Cup to Canada as final kicks off
Here we go again. From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation’s Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in the NHL final. This year’s Cup clash comes…
Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez, Heineman
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 3, 2025 5:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez and backup catcher Tyler…
Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2025 4:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho left today’s game against the Athletics with an apparent…
Flying High: Blue Jays on upswing after sweep
TORONTO – A visit by the woeful Athletics came at an ideal time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Canada’s lone big-league team was in a tailspin before finding its form last week. Toronto has won five in a row and…
Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2025 4:57 pm Updated May 31, 2025 4:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho left Saturday’s game…
Bashing Barger bringing in runs for Blue Jays
TORONTO – There were many offensive stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in their four-game series sweep of the Athletics, but Addison Barger stood larger with his flair for the dramatic. Barger blasted a homer for the third consecutive game,…
Springer hits two homers as Jays top Athletics
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer hit two of Toronto’s four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The designated hitter had a solo shot in…
Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury
TORONTO – The feel-good vibe created by Toronto’s homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays hung on for an 8-7 victory over the…
Bats deliver again as Blue Jays outscore A’s
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ offence was in desperate need of a kick-start at the start of the team’s seven-game homestand. A visit by the reeling Athletics appears to be just what the squad was looking for. Toronto reached…
Jays recall Roden, place Santander on 10-day IL
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2025 5:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed Anthony Santander on the 10-day injured list Friday…
Toronto offence takes flight in rout of Athletics
TORONTO – Any lingering thoughts of the offensive woes that hampered the Toronto Blue Jays on their recent six-game road trip vanished over an inning to remember on Thursday night. Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero homered and the Blue Jays…
Iconic Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton charged with DUI – National
Former Olympic gymnast and individual all-around gold medallist Mary Lou Retton has been arrested and charged with a DUI. The retired athlete, 57, was arrested in Marion County, W.Va. — her home state — earlier this month for “driving under…
Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso is returning as ‘one of the best coaches in the world’ – National
Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season. The Spanish powerhouse announced the hiring of Alonso on Sunday to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is leaving to take over the Brazil job….
Lukes, Varsho homer as Blue Jays rout Padres 14-0
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Daulton Varsho’s grand slam highlighted a seven-run eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays routed the San Diego Padres 14-0 on Wednesday. Nathan Lukes’s two-run homer gave Toronto (24-24) an…
Blue Jays feeling confident in close games
TORONTO – Before the season began the Toronto Blue Jays got together as a team and had a long conversation about talking things over in the dugout and playing for each other more. That approach has been paying dividends in…
Blue Jays stick with it in 14-0 rout of Padres
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays had a refrain in their dugout on Wednesday night: “just keep swinging it.” Toronto batters were drilling the ball, maxing out with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 112 m.p.h. ground out in the first inning, but…
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player – National
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train with his team ahead of next month’s Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto. Biancheri spent nine years at Cardiff City before joining Manchester United on a…
Santander trying to get back in the groove
TORONTO – Anthony Santander is trying to get back into the groove of hitting by finding his rhythm again. The struggling designated hitter belted a two-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the San…
Scherzer, Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 20, 2025 5:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpen sessions this afternoon as…
Oilers confident ahead of ‘challenge’ in meeting Stars again in NHL West final
It is a well-rested, eager group of Edmonton Oilers who head into the NHL Western Conference final confident they will repeat their 2024 series victory over the Dallas Stars. “There’s lots of things going to be similar,” forward Leon Draisaitl…
Clement hits walk-off single, Jays beat Tigers 2-1
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Ernie Clement’s ninth-inning walk-off single to centre field lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 come-from-behind win against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. With Daulton Varsho on third base…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down…
Schneider hopeful Jays’ lineup will figure it out
TORONTO – Part of John Schneider’s mission as the Toronto Blue Jays manager is to be bullish on his lineup, even when his team struggles. Despite only two wins in the first six outings of a nine-game homestand, Schneider kept…
Clement hits walk-off single, Jays beat Tigers 2-1
TORONTO – Ernie Clement emerged for his post-game session with reporters on Saturday with a massive ice bag on his right throwing shoulder. If a body part required treatment for the Toronto Blue Jays offensive hero, the best bet would…
Greene drives in three runs as Tigers edge Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Riley Greene homered and added a two-run double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 series-opening win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Greene homered in the second…
Santander stays on Blue Jays bench in close game
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider resisted the temptation to employ Anthony Santander as a ninth-inning pinch-hitter on Friday. Schneider gave his struggling slugger a day off partly to rest…
Ex-Ford staffer broke lobbying rules: commissioner
By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted May 16, 2025 11:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Ontario’s integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules….
Gausman’s splitter eludes him, but not hitters
TORONTO – From game to game Kevin Gausman isn’t sure how his splitter is going to work and that’s a big problem for the Toronto Blue Jays starter. Gausman gave up six runs on 10 hits as Toronto fell to…
Kirk’s three-run homer powers Blue Jays past Rays
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted May 14, 2025 9:47 pm Updated May 14, 2025 9:48 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Alejandro Kirk’s three-run blast powered the Toronto Blue Jays…
Alejandro Kirk’s improved bat speed paying off
TORONTO – Physics is at the heart of baseball. Take a 96.9 m.p.h. fastball from Ryan Pepiot, add Alejandro Kirk’s bat moving at 75.1 m.p.h., and it equals a 407-foot three-run homer to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-1…
Newcomers feeling Canadian during playoff hockey
TORONTO – Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he’d become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to escape the war in Ukraine. He didn’t know much about hockey, he said, but after…
Daulton Varsho has never hit the ball harder
TORONTO – Daulton Varsho has never swung the bat harder and it’s all thanks to a small adjustment at the plate. Varsho had a three-run blast in the eighth inning for a short-lived Blue Jays lead and a solo home…
Hockeynomics? How Canadian teams in NHL playoffs may thaw consumer chill – National
Hockey is more than just Canada’s favourite sport. It can also be good for business, especially as many consumers have frozen spending at places like restaurants and bars, experts say. With many cutting back on expenses amidst fears of a…
Raptors drop down to ninth after draft lottery
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2025 8:41 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their…
Junior hockey player’s sex assault sentence a ‘wake up call’ to young men, advocate says
Warning: This story contains sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised. The recent sentencing of former junior hockey player Noah Corson has renewed calls for young men to better understand consent and the law, an advocate says. On Monday, the ex-Quebec…
Jays call up outfielder Clase and reliever Fisher
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2025 6:54 pm Updated May 7, 2025 6:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Outfielder Jonatan Clase was recalled from…
Oilers rally for NHL-record 5th straight time, beat Golden Knights 4-2 in 2nd-round playoff opener
Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this post-season to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of…
Panthers’ Sam Bennett won’t be suspended for elbow to Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz
Florida forward Sam Bennett will not be suspended after hitting Toronto netminder Anthony Stolarz with his elbow in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 win over the Panthers in the opening game of their second round NHL Playoff series. An NHL spokesperson…
Arias sparks 3-run inning as Guardians beat Jays
By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2025 5:03 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Gabriel Arias’s two-run single was part of a three-run fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians…
Jays sign right-handers Turnbull, Ureña
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2025 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitchers Spencer Turnbull and José Ureña…
Jays rue missed opportunities in close series
TORONTO – Manager John Schneider has faith the Toronto Blue Jays offence will emerge from its early-season funk. The Blue Jays dropped the final two outings of their three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians because of a lack of clutch…
‘Battle of Ontario’ has NHL fans louder, more united amid Trump attacks
With the federal election over, the spotlight is back on the NHL playoffs with thousands of fans gathering Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre to display their Canadian pride and cheer on teams in the “Battle of Ontario.” Hockey…
Gausman, Bichette shine in Jays loss to Guardians
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays would have loved to celebrate a trifecta of positive results on Kentucky Derby day. But after Daniel Schneemann’s first career grand slam home run in the ninth inning pushed the Cleveland Guardians to a…
Lukes’s two-run single lifts Jays over Guardians
Descrease article font size Increase article font size JOHN CHIDLEY-HILL – Nathan Lukes’s two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 win in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. With…
Blue Jays vet Springer has “clear mindset”
TORONTO – Manager John Schneider believes that George Springer, the elder statesman of the Toronto Blue Jays, is off to a significant start to the season because he’s at peace with himself. In the Blue Jays’ third win in a…
Guerrero’s late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Blue Jays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday for Toronto’s second…
Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum
TORONTO – Baseball may rely on data analytics the most of North America’s professional sports, but the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to make a case for the intangibles of the game. Toronto earned two consecutive come-from-behind victories over the…
Teen world record-holder Etta Love chases Olympic weightlifting dream
From the time she was little, tagging along with her mom to CrossFit classes, it’s been a love of pushing boundaries for Saskatoon’s Etta Love. “Every important memory for me, I have a barbell attached to it in some way,”…
Alejandro Kirk helps Blue Jays shake off slump
TORONTO – Some Major League Baseball players would be offended if the opposing team intentionally walked the two hitters ahead of them to load the bases in extra innings. But not Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. He was philosophical…
Abreu’s three-run blast helps Red Sox rout Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Wilyer Abreu’s three-run blast capped a four-run inning as Boston’s big bats carried the Red Sox to a 10-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Rafael Devers crushed…
Varsho makes highlight-reel catch in return
TORONTO – Daulton Varsho was tracking a deep fly ball off Jarren Duran’s bat near the warning track at Rogers Centre when he tried to turn to his right and ended up tripping over his own feet. “I said a…
Blue Jays recall OF Clase, move Burr to IL
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 27, 2025 11:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Buffalo, the…
Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ expression is part of province’s identity
The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase “Go Habs Go!” as the provincial language watchdog takes heat for objecting to the English word “go.” In a statement Friday, Quebec’s French-language minister said the slogan is part of “our DNA,…
Vancouver announced as 1st PWHL expansion team, will play at Pacific Coliseum
They don’t have a name yet, but when they hit the ice at the Pacific Coliseum next season, Vancouver’s new professional women’s hockey team will be clad in uniforms of Pacific blue and cream. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)…
Federal leaders dish on who they want to win the Stanley Cup
As the clock ticks down to the end of April, all eyes in Canada are fixed on the country’s most important campaign. Not the federal election, of course, but the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Five Canadian teams remain in…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after language watchdog complaint
City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a complaint to Quebec’s language watchdog. Montreal’s transit agency is now using the French expression “Allez! Canadiens Allez!” on the electronic displays on the front of its buses to show…
‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the club last made the playoffs. The absence was felt not just at the Canadian Tire…
Rogers hopes sports deals can lift its share price
TORONTO – The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company is keen to unlock underappreciated value from its growing collection of sports assets after extending its national hockey broadcast rights and signing a deal to expand its stake…
Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin
Martin St. Louis wanted a victory. It didn’t happen Monday night, but the way his young group rallied after a difficult start gave the Montreal bench boss reason to think a win might not be far away. The underdog Canadiens showed they’re…
Blue Jays reinstate OF Lukes from paternity list
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 2:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list….
Mariners take down Jays 8-4 in 12-inning battle
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – After Randy Arozarena’s bases-loaded single, Rowdy Tellez smashed a two-out grand slam to push the Seattle Mariners to an 8-4 win in 12 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on…
Ottawa Senators excited to suit up for NHL playoffs for first time in 8 years
It has taken longer than expected, but the Ottawa Senators are in the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Senators, who claimed the first wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, will face the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Habs’ Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Caps’ Ovechkin
Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win. The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL…
Habs coach Martin St. Louis is ‘eternal optimist’ behind Montreal’s surprise NHL playoff berth
Martin St. Louis carried an underlying belief in himself throughout his playing career, beating the odds to reach the Hall of Fame. Now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, that confidence is becoming contagious. St. Louis has made believers of…
Berríos takes exception to Mariners’ antics
TORONTO – Even though 30 months have elapsed and the rosters have been altered since they met in the 2022 American League wild-card series, there still are bitter feelings between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. That was evident…
Francis, Springer lift Jays to win over Mariners
By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 9:42 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Right-hander Bowden Francis allowed a run in six innings, while George Springer belted two hits…
Barger’s ‘cannon’ helps Jays lower boom on Ms
TORONTO – Addison Barger’s rocket right arm added an electrifying element to all the fervour at Rogers Centre on Good Friday. The Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder checked in for three assists in the home side’s 3-1 win against the Seattle…
Ujiri says Raptors still working to get better
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri believes there are three ways to build a successful NBA team: the draft, via trade or in free agency. The Raptors president said at his season-ending news conference on Wednesday that his front office has done…
Blue Jays option Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 17, 2025 2:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo,…
Guerrero homers in Jays’ 3-1 win over Braves
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2025 3:58 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto starter Chris Bassitt threw five shutout innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first…
Bassitt fans 10 over five frames in Jays’ win
TORONTO – Starter Chris Bassitt set the tone for the Blue Jays on Wednesday by striking out 10 batters over five shutout innings. The Toronto bullpen took care of the rest and set a franchise record along the way. Vladimir…
Santander, Roden hit homers as Jays top Braves 6-3
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2025 9:50 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Anthony Santander belted a three-run homer and Alan Roden hit a two-run shot to lift…
Roden taking advantage of his opportunity
TORONTO – Blue Jays outfielder Alan Roden has been getting consistent playing time over the first few weeks of his rookie season. On Tuesday night, he showed that he seems to be settling into a groove. Roden doubled and scored…
Braves use long ball in 8-4 win over Blue Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Austin Riley drove in five runs with a pair of homers and Sean Murphy hit a two-run blast to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto…
Jays starter Lucas struggles in 8-4 loss to Braves
TORONTO – Toronto starter Easton Lucas finally gave up his first earned run of the season on Monday night. The problem for the Blue Jays left-hander was once the Atlanta Braves started scoring, they didn’t let up. Austin Riley drove…
Raptors sign centre Colin Castleton
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2025 12:29 pm Updated April 13, 2025 12:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton…
NewsAlert: Jays confirm Guerrero Jr. extension
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 2:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a…
Demidov fever: New Montreal Canadiens sniper bringing fanfare frenzy
Dozens of Montreal Canadiens fans gathered at Toronto Pearson Airport to chant Ivan Demidov‘s name as he arrived in Canada after a long flight from Russia Thursday night. Dressed in Habs jerseys, they say they wanted to catch a glimpse…
Demidov fever; new Montreal Canadiens sniper bringing fanfare frenzy
Dozens of Montreal Canadiens fans gathered at Toronto Pearson Airport to chant Ivan Demidov‘s name as he arrived in Canada after a long flight from Russia Thursday night. Dressed in Habs jerseys, they say they wanted to catch a glimpse…
Toronto Blue Jays confirm Guerrero Jr. extension
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have locked up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term contract extension that could see the face of the franchise spend his entire career with Canada’s lone big-league team. Two days after reports surfaced…
Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 6:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its…
Toronto Raptors waive Robinson and Swider
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2025 2:53 pm Updated April 10, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors waived centre Orlando Robinson…
Raptors dominate Hornets despite resting starters
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 9:51 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had a double-double and the Raptors routed the Charlotte Hornets 126-96 on Wednesday…
Mogbo has first triple-double of his career
TORONTO – As Jonathan Mogbo clocked out of the game for the last time, Scotiabank Arena announcer Herbie Kuhn announced that he was the first NBA rookie to complete a triple-double this season and the entire Toronto Raptors bench swarmed…
Raptors have a different feel as season winds down
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes as well…
Barnes ready to play for Raptors vs. Blazers
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2025 6:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes is back in the lineup for the Toronto Raptors tonight. Barnes…
‘A Blue Jay for life’: Toronto fans ecstatic as Guerrero inks US$500M, 14-year extension
Toronto Blue Jays fans are starting the week with a home run. Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has consistently said he wanted to be a Blue Jay for his entire career, and news broke Monday morning that that just may…
Ingram, Dick to miss end of Raptors season
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2025 6:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram won’t make his Toronto Raptors debut this season. Head coach Darko…
Healthy Walter throwing weight around for Raptors
TORONTO – After another solid scoring performance Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter still wanted to put the team first. Walter had 22 points to lead Toronto’s offence in a 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Asked about his…
Raptors sign Swider for remainder of NBA season
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2025 2:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed forward Cole Swider for the remainder of the season…
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record – National
Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, “Ovi! Ovi!” He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history side by side. At this moment, they…
Hardaway has 23 points as Pistons top Raptors
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2025 10:09 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Tim Hardaway Jr. had 23 points as the Detroit Pistons fended off the Toronto Raptors…
Sharpe coming into focus in third NBA season
TORONTO – Shaedon Sharpe’s having a record-setting season for himself and for a Canadian. Sharpe’s 36-point performance led the Portland Trail Blazers past Toronto 112-103 on Thursday, tying a personal best and scoring the most points by a Canadian against…
Sharpe powers Trail Blazers past Raptors 112-103
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian Shaedon Sharpe’s 36-point performance led the Portland Trail Blazers past the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Thursday. Sharpe, from London, Ont., was in an all-Canadian backcourt with Toronto’s Dalano Banton…
Jays’ Lucas impresses in first start in the majors
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Easton Lucas held the Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start as the Toronto Blue defeated Washington 4-2 in interleague play Wednesday. It…
Easton Lucas delivers for Jays with composed start
TORONTO – Easton Lucas was beaming Wednesday after limiting the Washington Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, a 4-2 interleague win for the Toronto Blue Jays. There was more work ahead, however,…
Spring bunting competition pays off for Blue Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – A team bunting contest in spring training took a bite out of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s wallet but proved to be a worthwhile investment Tuesday in a 5-3 win…
Bichette lifts Blue Jays past the Nationals
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Bo Bichette drove home two runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals in interleague…
Torpedo bats add some spice to baseball season
TORONTO – Weird but interesting. That’s Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s take on torpedo bats. The New York Yankees turned heads during their season-opening homestand, tying a major-league record with 15 home runs in their first three games of…
Gimenez homers as Blue Jays down Washington
TORONTO – Andres Gimenez hit his third home run in five games and Bowden Francis gave up two hits in six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday in interleague play. After his homer, Gimenez…
Springer, Bassitt help Jays split series with O’s
By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2025 4:38 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer’s two-run single and starter Chris Bassitt’s one-run performance in six innings of work…
Bassitt saves Jays’ bullpen with six-inning outing
TORONTO – After learning newcomer Max Scherzer had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, Toronto Blue Jays veteran righty Chris Bassitt knew the importance of his first start of the young season. The Blue Jays bullpen had been stretched…
Westburg’s two homers help Orioles top Blue Jays
TORONTO – Jordan Westburg had two home runs for the first multihomer game of his career as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday. Colton Cowser and Westburg had home runs in the first inning for…
Max Scherzer’s thumb leads to lat issue
TORONTO – Max Scherzer is, well, mad. The 40-year-old surefire Hall of Famer hoped to be a contributor for the Blue Jays when he signed a one-year, US$15.5 million contract with Toronto on Feb. 4. But lingering discomfort in his…
Raptors core gaining key experience down stretch
TORONTO – As the Toronto Raptors veer toward the end of the season with a playoff berth out of sight, the team’s focus has turned toward development. But a 108-97 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, the Raptors’ third…
Santander’s RBI single caps rally for Blue Jays
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Anthony Santander singled in a run for his first RBI since signing a free agent deal with Toronto to cap off a five-run inning as the Blue Jays rallied past…
Mullins’s five RBIs leads Orioles past Jays 12-2
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Cedric Mullins had two home runs and singled in another run for a total of five RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday in…
O’Neill extends opening day home run streak
TORONTO – At this point Tyler O’Neill isn’t even trying to hit home runs on opening day, it just sort of happens. O’Neill went yard on opening day for a sixth consecutive year, adding to his Major League Baseball record…
Blue Jays set to open their 2025 season
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 27, 2025 4:02 am Updated March 27, 2025 4:03 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their…
Blue Jays full of optimism ahead of season opener
TORONTO – Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. “I think we have a very complete team,” catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter. “You could see…
Five Things: Blue Jays set to kick off ’25 season
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here’s a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr….
Blue Jays sign Kirk to five-year extension
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2025 4:41 pm Updated March 25, 2025 4:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher…
Blue Jays edge Pirates 2-1 for spring training win
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2025 4:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Chris Bassitt went a strong 5 2/3 innings while Ernie Clement scored the…
Raptors’ Ingram is running, doing lateral movement
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2025 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Forward Brandon Ingram is progressing in his recovery from a high left ankle…
Travel taking a toll on Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – The rigours of an 82-game season and all the travel that comes with it are catching up to the Toronto Raptors. Scottie Barnes had 22 points, six rebounds and six assists as Toronto came out flat in a…
Devin Vassell powers Spurs past Raptors 123-89
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2025 8:27 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Devin Vassell led all scorers with 25 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the…
Blue Jays double Twins 2-1 in spring training
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2025 6:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS – The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training…
George Foreman, boxing legend, dies at 76 – National
George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. A full 20 years later in 1994, the 45-year-old Foreman became…
Giménez, Berríos lead Jays to win over Phillies
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 21, 2025 4:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, José Berríos pitched five-plus solid innings and…
Francis, Santander lead Blue Jays over Rays
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2025 4:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring,…
Berrios named Jays’ opening-day starter
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2025 11:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander José Berrios will be their…
Mountcastle powers Orioles to 8-2 win over Jays
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2025 8:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SARASOTA – Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runs, drove in four runs and led the…
Blue Jays prospect Tiedemann making strides
Nestled in a minor-league workout area away from the big-league training fields at the Blue Jays’ player development complex, Ricky Tiedemann lowers his six-foot-four 220-pound frame into a deep squat. Sporting a sleeve on his surgically repaired left arm, the…
Blue Jays split spring training games
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2025 4:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Carter Cunningham homered in the bottom of the ninth as a Toronto Blue…
Roden, Straw show mettle in push for outfield jobs
Alan Roden is proving he’s up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielders have been in the spotlight for different reasons in recent weeks and their strong…
Raptors sign Castleton to second 10-day contract
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 1:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday….
Berrios leads Blue Jays past Atlanta Braves 6-2
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 4:29 pm Updated March 16, 2025 4:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to…
Shead growing into leadership role on Raptors
TORONTO – It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors’ locker-room. Was that Jamal Shead’s first dunk of the season? The rookie guard cleared the Raptors bench as they rushed to congratulate his rim-rattler in Toronto’s 119-104 win over…
Oliver Miller, original member of Raptors, dies
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2025 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Oliver Miller, a member of the Toronto Raptors during their inaugural season in…
Astros top Blue Jays 6-5 behind late winner
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2025 9:21 pm Updated March 14, 2025 9:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size WEST PALM BEACH – Tyler Whitaker hit the game-winning…
Rhoden’s double-double leads Raptors past 76ers
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jared Rhoden had a double-double in his second career NBA start to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday as both teams put out depleted lineups….
Teen athlete faces assault charge after striking opponent with her baton – National
A Virginia high school track runner who was seen hitting her opponent in the back of the head with a baton last week now faces a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery. The incident took place when Brookville High School…
Varsho homers to power Blue Jays to victory
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2025 4:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer to power the Toronto Blue Jays to…
Raptors depth players continue to impress
TORONTO – In a career-best offensive night, Jared Rhoden was still focused on what he had done defensively. Rhoden hit new highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 118-105 victory over the Philadelphia…
Blue Jays sign right-hander Tate to one-year deal
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2025 1:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Dillon Tate to a one-year contract,…
Blue Jays defeat Twins 3-2 in spring training
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2025 4:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Josh Rivera hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth…
Oops! MLB hats pulled for questionable — and slightly vulgar — designs – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As spring creeps closer, sports fans are gearing up to celebrate a new season in professional baseball — and that includes poking fun at some of the most flawed merchandise designs we’ve…
Canada’s A.J. Lawson living the dream on Raptors
TORONTO – A.J. Lawson has been living the dream this week. He had his first career NBA start on Friday, lining up for his hometown Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Then on Monday, Lawson had his best game as a…
Blue Jays top Astros 8-3 in spring training
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 10, 2025 4:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bo Bichette and Addison Barger both homered as the Toronto Blue Jays scored…
Poole powers Wizards past Raptors 118-117
TORONTO – Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer’s NBA Draft. Bilal Coulibaly…
Jays score six runs in eighth to beat Rays 13-9
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 9, 2025 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PORT CHARLOTTE – The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the eighth inning to…
Kyshawn George learning on the job with Wizards
TORONTO – Kyshawn George danced and bobbed as he moved around the visitors locker-room at Scotiabank Arena as Sexyy Red’s “Get It Sexyy” blasted from a nearby portable speaker. He may have had just five points, six rebounds and three…
Phillies hold off Blue Jays late to win 5-4
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2025 4:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CLEARWATER – The Philadelphia Phillies took an early 5-0 lead and held on to defeat…
A.J. Lawson makes first-ever NBA start
TORONTO – There was no hiding A.J. Lawson’s smile when Scotiabank Arena in-game host Mark Strong announced his name as part of the Toronto Raptors’ starting lineup. The hometown boy had finally arrived. Lawson made his first-ever NBA start in…
Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’
U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his on-again, off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across…
Raptors sign Castleton to 10-day contract
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 11:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, the NBA…
Bichette has three hits, Blue Jays beat Red Sox
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 4:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto…
Trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause ‘pain’ for NHL: Gary Bettman
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2025 4:54 pm Updated March 5, 2025 4:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The commissioner of the National Hockey League, Gary Bettman, said any negative…