Santana lifts Twins over Blue Jays 3-2
TORONTO – Yusei Kikuchi wanted to start an important six-game stretch against American League rivals with some of his best pitching. Unfortunately, an efficient performance still wasn’t enough as Kikuchi gave up the go-ahead home run to Carlos Santana in…
Brendan Shanahan says ‘accountability is on me.’ Will the Leafs roster change?
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Maple Leafs management stress they will look at “everything” this offseason to improve the hockey club after another playoff disappointment. MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley, Maple Leafs President, Alternate Governor…
Canada safe sport commission to be led by former Ontario chief justice – National
Former Ontario chief justice Lise Maisonneuve will lead the Future of Sport in Canada Commission. Canadian sports minister Carla Qualtrough also announced Thursday that Noni Classen and Andrew Pipe will be Maisonneuve’s advisers. The commission’s mandate is to delve into…
Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after latest playoff disappointment
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe after the team’s latest playoff disappointment. The organization announced the decision in a statement Thursday morning and said it will immediately begin…
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud in sport betting case – National
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly US$17 million from the Japanese baseball player to…
Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source says
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron…
Last-place Toronto Blue Jays in a rut
The Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall. The campaign has not gone as planned so far. At 16-19 entering Tuesday’s game at Philadelphia, the Blue…
Blue Jays acquire reliever Kuhnel from Astros
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2024 11:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations….
NHL coach Jon Cooper apologizes for sexist ‘goalies in skirts’ comment – National
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is not having a very good week. After his team was eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Monday, he made what many are calling a sexist comment, slighting female…
Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games
The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104.34 million to help host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and federal Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough made the funding announcement Friday at Toronto’s…