Canada crashes out of hockey world juniors with 4-3 loss to Czechia
Canada was buzzing. The ice was tilted. A dramatic comeback victory felt inevitable. A team previously unable to click offensively appeared to have finally unlocked some cohesion. Then the group’s other issue — penalties — bubbled to the surface one…
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo assigned to Raptors 905
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 2, 2025 10:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Rookie forward Jonathan Mogbo has been assigned to the G-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors. Raptors…
Quickley’s return adds new dimension to Raptors
TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley dribbled a few steps past half-court, then stagger stepped to shed his defender and launch a three-pointer with one foot still on the Toronto Raptors’ logo. He made the 29-foot shot to cap a 25-6 Raptors…
Quickley returns to Toronto Raptors’ lineup
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 1, 2025 6:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley is finally back in the Toronto Raptors’ lineup as they host the Brooklyn Nets…
Chess grandmaster returns to play after dispute over jeans resolved – National
Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to…
Wimbledon finalist reveals she played through 2024 after breast cancer diagnosis – National
Former U.S. Open women’s doubles champion Gabriela Dabrowski revealed on Tuesday she had played through 2024 after undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She delayed part of that treatment so she could compete at Wimbledon where she reached the doubles final….
Toronto Blue Jays appear to be at a crossroads
TORONTO – For a team hoping to rebound after a last-place finish in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays have had a relatively quiet off-season. That will need to change in a significant way if Canada’s lone big-league club is going…
Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux for most assists in Penguins history
Descrease article font size Increase article font size NHL superstar Sidney Crosby has a long list of accolades and achievements under his belt, and now he can add another: the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time assists leader. The Penguins’ captain and Cole…
Bruce Brown returns to Raptors lineup
TORONTO – Bruce Brown intercepted a pass and streaked down the court, driving past some token defence from Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson for a one-handed slam dunk. Brown’s Toronto Raptors teammates burst off the home team’s bench, cheering for…
Raptors-Knicks deal a year ago reshaped both teams
TORONTO – A year ago the Toronto Raptors made a trade that officially signalled that the team was going to rebuild. Toronto acquired guards Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., and a 2024 second-round draft pick in a deal…
Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors due to injury
Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle. The 17-year-old defenceman will miss the rest of the world junior hockey…
Canadian NFL player Chuba Hubbard placed on Panthers’ IR for final 2 games with strained calf
By Steve Reed The Associated Press Posted December 28, 2024 1:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Chuba Hubbard’s season is over. The Panthers placed their leading rusher on injured reserve Saturday with a…
Halifax Thunderbirds player suspended by team after video shows fans attacked in Colorado
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Halifax lacrosse player has been suspended by his team, as video of a violent altercation between him and spectators at a game last week makes the rounds on social media. The…
Carolina Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard has chance to break NFL record for Canadian players
Long the standard by which Canadian running backs are measured in the NFL, Rueben Mayes is hoping Chuba Hubbard can set that bar even higher. In 1986, Mayes became the first Canadian to rush for over 1,000 yards in an…
Brooks lifts Rockets to 114-110 win over Raptors
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors blew an early 16-point lead and saw their NBA losing streak reach seven games in a tight 114-110 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Dillon Brooks of Mississauga, Ont., made the…
Walter provides bright spot for slumping Raptors
TORONTO – Ja’Kobe Walter didn’t hesitate. After making three early triples to begin Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets, the Toronto Raptors’ rookie suddenly found big man Alperen Sengun defending him. Sengun was forced to make a decision: play up…
Canada’s efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress this year – National
Steps to make Canadian sports safer were made in 2024, but to what end? A national commission began cross-country public consultations, an online registry of people sanctioned or under investigation for maltreatment in sport went live and a seismic shift…
Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. He was 65. Henderson played 25 seasons in the major leagues, stealing…
Barnes disappointed in return from injury
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt. Cam Johnson went on a 13-4 run in the final 2:24 of the game as the Brooklyn Nets…
Barnes back, Barrett out for Raptors
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 19, 2024 5:21 pm Updated December 19, 2024 6:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian swingman RJ Barrett and backup guard Davion Mitchell will…
Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors
TORONTO – It’s one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre….
Bulls hold off late Raptors charge for 122-121 win
TORONTO – Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. Cody White scored 19 points and added five assists for Chicago (12-15). Josh Giddey had 11 points, nine…
Former Raptor Porter to be sentenced Wednesday
TORONTO – An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will be sentenced to at least a prison term and face other punishments. Porter’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn,…
Lawson excited to play for hometown Raptors
TORONTO – Most Torontonians loathe the city’s downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he’s now a member of his hometown Raptors. Lawson signed a two-way contract with Toronto and…
FIFA World Cup: 3 nations to host in 2030, Saudi Arabia in 2034 – National
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The…
Ja’Kobe Walter proves to be NBA ready for Raptors
TORONTO – It’s an old adage that rookies don’t draw fouls in the NBA. It’s partly because veterans get the benefit of the doubt from referees and a little bit because young players don’t know how to draw defenders into…
Raptors sign Lawson to two-way contract
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 11, 2024 5:27 pm Updated December 11, 2024 5:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a…
Raptors need someone to step up with Barnes out
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will have to recreate Scottie Barnes in the aggregate. Barnes was wearing an air cast boot and walking with a cane at Raptors practice on Tuesday morning at Scotiabank Arena. A team spokesperson said the…
Barnes re-added to Raptors’ injury woes in loss
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ injury woes never seem to end. All-star forward Scottie Barnes sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of Toronto’s 113-108 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, leaving the game after just 23…
Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with NY Mets – National
Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to…
Doncic triple-double leads Mavericks past Raptors
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Luka Doncic had a triple-double to help the Mavericks fend off the Toronto Raptors 125-118 on Saturday as Dallas won its seventh straight game. Doncic had 30 points, 13 rebounds…
Olynyk returns to Raptors to lead young bench
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ second unit can be renamed Kelly’s Kids. Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk returned to the Raptors’ lineup in a 125-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. It was Olynyk’s season debut after missing Toronto’s first…
Lawful gun owners feel cheated by new federal firearms ban
The federal government expanded its ban on firearms on Thursday, adding 324 makes and models of guns to the prohibited weapons list, and lawful gun owners in Alberta feel they’re being unnecessarily targeted. The move follows the May 2020 ban…
Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 30 minutes of play to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday. Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers despite going…
Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling
Canada’s new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day. The name appeared — briefly — on a team drop-down menu on the league’s official website….
Barnes has career-high as Raptors beat Pacers
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had a career-high 35 points as Toronto held off the Indiana Pacers 122-111 on Tuesday after the Raptors led by as many as 24 points. Barnes had nine assists and six rebounds as Toronto (7-15) won…
Raptors learning to close out close games
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are getting sharper in the fourth quarter, and it’s getting them into the win column. Scottie Barnes had seven points, RJ Barrett added six, and Jakob Poeltl had nine as Toronto outscored the Indiana Pacers…
Barrett leads Raptors past Heat 119-116
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian RJ Barrett had a game-high 37 points as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 119-116 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Scottie Barnes was an assist shy…
Guinea soccer match stampede following clashes kills 56 people – National
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday. Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications…
RJ Barrett dominates at home for Raptors
TORONTO – RJ Barrett is putting the cooking in home cooking, dominating play whenever his Toronto Raptors play at Scotiabank Arena. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., led all scorers with 37 points as the Raptors beat the Miami Heat 119-116…
Italian soccer player in medically induced coma after mid-game collapse – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 1, 2024 3:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s…
PWHL opens 2nd season looking to build on 1st-year success – National
Nothing will replace the special moments and many firsts — first game, first road trip, first win — Hilary Knight enjoyed during the PWHL’s inaugural season. At 35, one of USA Hockey’s most accomplished female players remains awed by the…
Court to hear legal arguments in sex assault case of 5 hockey players
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 25, 2024 7:31 am Updated November 25, 2024 11:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A London, Ont., judge is hearing legal arguments Monday in the sexual…
Conor McGregor ordered to pay woman $360K in civil rape case – National
NOTE: The following article contains content that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Conor McGregor, former UFC champion and one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts fighting, has been ordered to pay more than…
Barnes returns as Raptors stun T’wolves 110-105
TORONTO – RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 31 points and seven rebounds as the Raptors stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Thursday for Toronto’s first consecutive wins of the season. Scottie Barnes, wearing protective goggles with red frames, returned…
Scottie Barnes returns to Raptors’ lineup
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have added Scottie Barnes and subtracted the point guard position from their starting lineup. Barnes, wearing protective goggles with red frames, returned to the Raptors lineup on Thursday night for the first time since he…
Poeltl, Barrett help Raptors snap seven-game skid
TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl and Canadian RJ Barrett continued to carry the injury-depleted Raptors in a 130-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday as Toronto snapped a seven-game losing skid. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., scored a season-high 39 points,…
Poeltl in midst of career-best season
TORONTO – Chants of “Jak! Jak! Jak!” could be heard coming through the doors of the Toronto Raptors’ locker room as Jakob Poeltl turned in another stellar performance in the best season of his career. Poeltl had 30 points and…
Beasley helps Pistons escape Toronto with win
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday in an NBA Cup game. Cade Cunningham…
The Grey Cup is here: Toronto Argonauts set to take on Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the…
Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson: Millions tune in for much-hyped bout on Netflix – National
The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Paying homage to one of the biggest names in boxing history didn’t do…
Here’s how the Argos and Blue Bombers match up ahead of Grey Cup Sunday
There’s a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday’s Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running back Brady Oliveira. The Argos are planning…
Agbaji’s defensive versatility helping Raptors
TORONTO – If you want to quickly find Ochai Agbaji during a Toronto Raptors game, just look for the other team’s best player. He’s likely guarding them. Agbaji has been tasked with covering some of the NBA’s biggest names this…
Raptors return to Toronto on losing skid
TORONTO – It’s even becoming tough for the usually sunny Darko Rajakovic to put a positive light on the Toronto Raptors’ season. The Raptors lost all five games on a West Coast road trip. dropping Toronto into the very bottom…
Raptors unveil Carter-themed alternate jersey
TORONTO – A special edition Toronto Raptors jersey unveiled on Thursday tries to sum up the franchise’s 30 seasons in the NBA. The black uniform has a red dinosaur wearing Vince Carter’s purple No. 15 jersey in the midst of…
Canada Soccer women’s head coach out amid Olympic drone-spying scandal – National
The independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal involving members of the Canadian women’s soccer team coaching staff leaves as many questions as answers. But it’s clear the “practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents” predated this summer’s Paris Olympics. As a…
Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley out again
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 12, 2024 5:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Immanuel Quickley is hurt once again. The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday that their starting point guard has…
From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons
Jessica McBride, pushing 300 pounds after the birth of her third child in 2015, was overweight and had to change. “I realized that I needed to be around for my three children and to do that I had to prioritize…
How NCAA rule to admit CHL players could create butterfly effect across hockey
The winds of change continue to swirl around the NCAA as the governing body for U.S. collegiate sports opened the door Thursday for Canadian Hockey League players to join their squads. For the past few decades, once a player suited…
Walter out after re-spraining shoulder
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 8, 2024 5:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter has re-sprained his right acromioclavicular joint. The injury occurred in the third quarter…
Aggressive play a double-edged sword for Raptors
Coming into the new season the Toronto Raptors emphasized that they were going to play hard, fast, aggressive basketball. Nine games in, that style of play has become a double-edged sword for Toronto. Despite their 2-7 record, the Raptors lead…
‘The latest evolution’: PWHL unveils game jerseys with team names, logos
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Professional Women’s Hockey League has revealed the jersey designs for its six newly named teams. Each PWHL team operated under its city name, with players wearing jerseys featuring the league’s logo in its…
Canadian Zach Edey turning heads with start to NBA career with Memphis Grizzlies
Canadian NBA rookie Zach Edey is living up to his advanced billing as just nine games into his NBA career, the Memphis Grizzlies centre scored 25 points and 11 boards on Monday night. Both are careers highs for the seven-foot-four-inch…
Jacques Villeneuve calls thieves of late father’s bronze monument ‘soulless beings’
Jacques Villeneuve, the son of late Canadian Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, is lashing out at thieves who stole a bronze statue of his father from outside a Quebec museum in his honour, calling them “idiots.” The younger Villeneuve, 53,…
Vince Carter inspired Canadians on the court
TORONTO – Ask any Canadian playing in the NBA about Vince Carter and they’ll tell you they’re there because of him. And there are a lot of them. Carter will have his Toronto Raptors jersey retired in a ceremony at…
Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey retired by Raptors
TORONTO – Vince Carter hoped Toronto Raptors fans could embrace his complicated legacy with the team during his jersey retirement ceremony. They did not let him down. All 19,800 fans at Scotiabank Arena stood for the entirety of the 20-minute…
Canada’s Barrett helps Raptors to 131-128 OT win
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 31 points and was a rebound shy of a double-double as the Toronto Raptors held off the Sacramento Kings for a 131-128 overtime win…
Carter Effect still felt in recreation basketball
TORONTO – Glen Grunwald’s expectations were low for Vince Carter’s pre-draft workout with the Toronto Raptors. Not because Carter didn’t have the skills or athleticism to be an impact player — he had been a standout for the University of…
Davis, James help Lakers fend off Raptors 131-125
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Anthony Davis and LeBron James each had a double-double as the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 131-125 victory over the undermanned Toronto Raptors on Friday. Davis led all…
Timeline: Highs and lows of Vince Carter’s career
Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter will have his No. 15 jersey retired by the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, the first time the NBA team has honoured a former player in this way. Here’s a timeline of significant dates in…
NewsAlert: Barnes out with broken orbital bone
Toronto Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes is out at least three weeks with a fractured right orbital bone.
Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes out three weeks
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 30, 2024 1:36 pm Updated October 30, 2024 1:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – All-star forward Scottie Barnes is out with a fractured right…
Think you can dance better than Raygun? Do your best and win some cash – National
Think you can breakdance better than Raygun? Well, here’s your chance. Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who almost single-handedly broke the internet this past summer, is challenging anyone who thinks they can dance better than her to prove it…
Yankees fans ejected after prying ball out of Mookie Betts’ glove at World Series – National
By Larry Fleisher The Associated Press Posted October 30, 2024 9:14 am Updated October 30, 2024 10:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two fans at Yankee Stadium were ejected from Game 4 of…
Raptors exercise team options for Dick, Agbaji
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 29, 2024 3:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have exercised the third-year team option on sophomore guard Gradey Dick’s contract, the…
Barrett returns to Raptors as Barnes gets hurt
TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl made a defensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left in overtime and made an outlet pass to a streaking RJ Barrett. The Toronto Raptors swingman sprinted down court, pulled up at the three-point line, and shot. Rim….
Nuggets rally from 15 down, beat Raptors in OT
TORONTO – Canadian Jamal Murray scored five points in the final 5:01 of play as the Denver Nuggets stormed back against the Toronto Raptors for a 127-125 overtime win on Monday. Murray, from nearby Kitchener, Ont., finished with 17 points,…
U.S. star Ilia Malinin crushes it to win Skate Canada International title
U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin dominated the field and captured men’s gold at the Skate Canada International in Halifax on Sunday. The reigning world champion received a standing ovation for his vampire-themed free program — which included a backflip…
“Push the pace and play defence” is Raptors mantra
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will try to live up to their namesake in the NBA team’s 30th season and play fast, aggressive basketball. All-star forward Scottie Barnes, the Raptors focal point on both sides of the ball, summed it…
Raptors guard Quickley questionable vs. 76ers
TORONTO – It didn’t take long for Jamal Shead to earn more minutes with the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old rookie may be counted on to play a bigger role with starting point guard Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable on Thursday,…
Raptors trying to ‘out-team the other team’
Toronto rookie Jamison Battle received a loud ovation from the remaining Raptors fans at Scotiabank Arena on Friday after he fouled out in less than 15 minutes of playing time. The gesture wasn’t cynical, but a tribute to what he…
Barnes leads Raptors past Sixers 115-107
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had 27 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 115-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Jakob Poeltl scored 19…
Vince McMahon accused of allowing ‘rampant’ sex abuse of underage ‘ring boys’ – National
Vince McMahon is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from five former “ring boys” who claim the wrestling mogul did nothing to stop them from being exploited and sexually abused when they worked as underage employees for World Wrestling Entertainment…
Canada’s safe-sport commission set to begin cross-country hearings – National
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission starts tackling the country’s safe-sport crisis later this month with the first of nine hearings. Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough announced in late 2023 that the commission’s mandate will be to learn from…
Boucher gets more playing time for Raptors
TORONTO – Chris Boucher was back, for at least one game. The veteran forward spent most of last season at the far end of the Toronto Raptors’ bench, rarely seeing playing time. Even with the team rocked by a raft…
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer…
Raptors kick off season vs. Cavaliers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2024 6:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors kick off the new NBA season tonight as they host…
Barrett day-to-day ahead of Raptors home opener
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are inching closer to being totally healthy, just days before their home opener. Canadian swingman RJ Barrett was upgraded to day-to-day and engaged in non-contact practise on Monday, two days before Toronto hosts the Cleveland…
Blue Jays hire Popkins as hitting coach
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 21, 2024 5:28 pm Updated October 21, 2024 5:31 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have hired David Popkins as the…
Justin Kent and Natasha Wodak top Canadians at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Natasha Wodak and Justin Kent cruised to their first Canadian marathon titles on Sunday in Toronto. Wodak, the 42-year-old Canadian women’s record holder, strode to victory in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in a time of two hours 27 minutes 54 seconds….
‘There was no hockey background’: NHL star Nazem Kadri shares his story in new book
His playing career is far from done, but Calgary Flames star Nazem Kadri is taking a look back at his life so far in his first book. The memoir, titled Dreamer, My Life on the Edge, begins with the story…
Raptors waive Carlson, Ramsey and Rhoden
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 19, 2024 4:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors waived centre Brenden Carlson and guards Jahmi’us Ramsey and Jared Rhoden on Saturday….
Quickley questionable for final pre-season game
TORONTO – Even off the court, Immanuel Quickley is always looking to make an assist. Quickley was upgraded to questionable by the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, a day before they’re scheduled to play their final game of the pre-season. The…
Barnes ready for regular-season return
TORONTO – It’s been the better part of eight months since Scottie Barnes was in a regular-season NBA game. A week away from the Toronto Raptors’ home opener, he feels he’s ready. The 23-year-old Barnes broke a bone in his…
Ochai Agbaji stands tall defensively for Raptors
TORONTO – Ochai Agbaji’s relatively small stature won’t stop him from defending some of the biggest and best forwards in the NBA. All-star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were Agbaji’s main defensive assignments in the Toronto Raptors’ 119-118 pre-season…
Gradey Dick leads Raptors past Celtics 119-118
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Gradey Dick led all scorers with 27 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 119-118 on Tuesday in pre-season action. Scottie Barnes nearly had a triple-double…
Celtics start fast, hang on to tip Raptors 115-111
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 13, 2024 11:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BOSTON – After splitting two pre-season games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors were schooled by…
Mark Messier says ‘change’ is inevitable as the NHL enters streaming era on Amazon
Over his quarter century in the National Hockey League, Mark Messier witnessed sweeping technological changes to the game, from the advent of lighter hockey sticks to the use of video reviews. Now, the Canadian Hall of Famer believes hockey is…
Depth at guard helping Raptors defensively
Any team facing the Toronto Raptors’ second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc. Depth at the guard position has been an issue for the Raptors since all-star Kyle Lowry was…
Boucher has 22 points for Raptors in loss to Wiz
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 11, 2024 10:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size WASHINGTON – Chris Boucher scored 22 points for the Toronto Raptors in a 113-95 pre-season loss to the…
Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis after injury woes – National
Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal…
Barnes to return to Raptors lineup on Friday
TORONTO – Finally, Scottie Barnes will get to play some competitive basketball again. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed on Wednesday that Barnes will return to Toronto’s lineup for its next pre-season game. It will be the all-star forward’s first…
RJ Barrett out for rest of Raptors pre-season
TORONTO – The injury bug has followed the Toronto Raptors into the new NBA season. Canadian swingman RJ Barrett will miss the rest of Toronto’s pre-season with a sprained right shoulder sustained in the Raptors’ 125-98 exhibition victory over the…
Gradey Dick ready to earn starters role on Raptors
Gradey Dick is willing to do whatever the Toronto Raptors need of him. Dick saw big minutes for a rookie last season as the Raptors were decimated by injuries through March and April. Entering his sophomore NBA campaign, Dick doesn’t…
Raptors beat Wizards in Montreal to open pre-season
MONTREAL – On a night Toronto Raptors stars Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley didn’t suit up, hometown favourite Chris Boucher took the spotlight in Montreal. Boucher produced 13 points and six rebounds off the bench as the Raptors trounced the…
Old faces, new places: A look at NHLers on new teams as the season kicks off
Nashville Predators star Filip Forsberg heard the rumblings. Steven Stamkos was unlikely to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Music City was a possible destination. Forsberg’s teammate, defenceman Luke Schenn, won back-to-back Stanley Cup with the Tampa captain and franchise icon…
George ready for “hometown” NBA debut
Kyshawn George was raised in Switzerland so he never expected he’d get to play an NBA game in front of a “hometown” crowd. But because his Washington Wizards are starting the pre-season against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in Montreal,…
Intriguing off-season awaits for Blue Jays
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays moved quickly by making some coaching changes after a last-place finish in the American League East. Now the heavy lifting begins. General manager Ross Atkins has his work cut out for him entering the…
Raptors’ Quickley, Poeltl working on chemistry
It may seem like it, but 432 minutes isn’t that much time. That’s how much playing time Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley and centre Jakob Poeltl got to play together last season. In a disappointing campaign where Toronto’s…
Shapiro sees ‘no grounds’ to fire Blue Jays GM after disappointing year
Despite the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays finished last in the American League East, team president Mark Shapiro said Wednesday that general manager Ross Atkins will remain in his role. Speaking at a conference to put a bow on…
Barrett embracing limelight, defence with Raptors
MONTREAL – RJ Barrett isn’t concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto Raptors guard/forward is instead choosing to embrace the attention. With the Raptors in Montreal for his first training camp with the team, the 24-year-old from…
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri denies rumours of rift with Edward Rogers
Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri tried to lay to rest rumours that he has friction with Edward Rogers, the executive chair of Rogers Communications, Inc. Ujiri was asked about his relationship with Edward Rogers on Monday morning during Raptors media day before their…
Raps’ Boucher motivated as camp opens in hometown
MONTREAL – When Chris Boucher first played an NBA pre-season game in his home city in 2018, he was a raw talent trying to crack the Toronto Raptors roster. Six years later, the 31-year-old is back in Montreal as the…
Raptors have ‘clean slate’ heading into new season
TORONTO – Head coach Darko Rajakovic is putting on his foreman’s helmet as the Toronto Raptors lean into developing their young core this season. Rajakovic thinks the Raptors have a “clean slate” in his second year in Toronto and team…
Five things to know ahead of Raptors training camp
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season training camp on Tuesday in Montreal. Here are five things to know about what the Raptors’ pre-season will look like. NEVER REALLY STOPPED — Head coach Darko Rajakovic held mini-camps for his…
Blue Jays recall Eisert before season finale
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 29, 2024 2:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays recalled left-hander Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. The move…
Raptors rookie Walter to miss training camp
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2024 12:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that guard Ja’Kobe Walter will not participate in on-court activities at…
A timeline of Carter’s history with Raptors
TORONTO – NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter has had a complicated history with the Toronto Raptors, starting as the superstar who put the team on the map before becoming public enemy No. 1 and then finally mending fences with…
Christine Sinclair, Canadian soccer legend, announces retirement
Canadian legend Christine Sinclair announced Friday that she will retire from playing professional soccer at the end of the season. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., said in a post on Instagram that she will finish out the National Women’s Soccer…
Raptors expected to confirm Carter plans
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2024 5:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are expected to confirm today that Vince Carter’s No. 15 will be the…
Jays beat Red Sox to end five-game losing skid
TORONTO – Recent call-up Jonatan Clase was given an opportunity to lead off for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old outfielder took full advantage in a 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox that ended a five-game…
Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo finger surgery
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2024 5:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger…
Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings
TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a come-from-behind 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the fading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Red Sox reliever Chris Martin earned his third win of the…
Rock climber falls to his death at Devils Tower, leaving partner stranded – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A rock climber scaling Wyoming’s Devils Tower National Monument fell to his death last weekend, leaving his partner stranded on a dangerous pitch. A news release from the National Park Service (NPS)…
Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1
TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Monday by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 in the opener of a three-game road series. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings and allowed…
Questions abound about Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason plans
A late-season Blue Jays news release in 2023 trumpeted the team’s push to the post-season and release of playoff ticket info ahead of the final homestand. The main hook of this year’s offering was instead promotional in nature. It focused…
Stray puppy that brought Hamlin bad luck stays after driver advances in NASCAR playoffs – National
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The dog can stay — at least for another round of NASCAR’s playoffs. The future of little Lulu, the stray puppy Denny Hamlin’s daughters found under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in June, has been…
Canadian track star Andre De Grasse enjoying reception after latest Olympic medal
Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped off an adversity-filled Olympics in August by anchoring Canada’s men’s 4×100-metre relay team to gold, a first for Canada since 1996….
Raptors forward Brown out after surgery
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2024 12:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors say forward Bruce Brown has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and…
NHL’s Ottawa Senators reach downtown arena deal with National Capital Commission
It went down to the deadline, but the National Hockey League’s Senators have an agreement to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa. The Senators and the National Capital Commission announced an agreement at a joint press conference Friday that would…
Bichette back on injured list with finger fracture
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 12:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle…
Rogers to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7B
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell‘s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate. Rogers and Bell had held equal shares of MLSE, which owns the…
Canadian Futures Showcase becoming destination
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young baseball prospects and scouts alike. Hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy at Rogers Centre, the three-day tournament brings together 161 players from across…
Lucky 87! Sidney Crosby signs extension with Penguins ahead of 20th NHL season
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian hockey legend Sidney Crosby has a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of the upcoming NHL season. The club announced the two-year extension Monday, saying it carries an average yearly…
Jays reinstate Bichette from injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 17, 2024 5:31 pm Updated September 17, 2024 6:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size ARLINGTON, Texas – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette…
Lucky 87! Sidney Crosby signs extension with Penguins ahead of 20th NHL season
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian hockey legend Sidney Crosby has a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of the upcoming NHL season. The club announced the two-year extension Monday, saying it carries an average yearly…
Blue Jays claim Heineman off waivers from Red Sox
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 16, 2024 4:27 pm Updated September 16, 2024 4:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Tyler Heineman off waivers from…
Blue Jackets GM places focus on hockey in wake of Johnny Gaudreau’s tragic death
Hearing the familiar sounds of clacking sticks and pucks banging off the boards and glass while watching Columbus Blue Jackets prospects from the stands of a cold rink on a warm late-summer afternoon was not enough to wash away the…
Ugandan Olympic athlete who died from burns gets military funeral – National
Thousands of mourners in Uganda paid respects to Rebecca Cheptegei, the Olympic athlete who died last week in Kenya after her partner set her on fire, at a military funeral in a remote town near the Kenyan border. Military officers…
Man charged in Gaudreau brothers’ deaths had blood-alcohol level over legal limit
Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while they biked on a rural road, had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor…
Paris 2024 saw 12 million tickets sold for Olympics and Paralympics – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 12 million tickets were sold for the Olympics and Paralympics and Paris organizers hailed it as “unprecedented success” on Friday. The 12,132,647 tickets across both Games represented 95 per cent…
Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2024 3:47 pm Updated September 12, 2024 3:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto…
PWHL unveils names, logos for all six teams ahead of second season
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be the Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota…
Ex-boyfriend accused of setting Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies from burns – National
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was accused of setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack. Cheptegei, 33, died last week after suffering burns to about 80 per cent of her…
Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA’s board
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 7:04 pm Updated September 10, 2024 7:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman…
After bombing her Olympic debut, Raygun ranked world’s #1 breakdancer – National
Despite bombing at the 2024 Olympics (and almost breaking the internet in the process), Australian breakdancer B-Girl Raygun is having the last laugh after being named the number one female breakdancer in the world. Raygun, a 37-year-old academic whose real…
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau remembered for being ‘family first’ fathers at Pennsylvania funeral
Eleven days after their sudden and tragic deaths, a funeral was held for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on Monday where they were remembered as loving fathers and husbands who always put family first while sharing an incredibly close bond as…
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith announces 3rd pregnancy during emotional eulogy
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, revealed she’s pregnant with the couple’s third baby during her emotional eulogy at his memorial service Monday. “We’re actually a family of five,” Meredith, referencing their two children, Noa and…
Canada doubles Paralympic gold from Tokyo restoring momentum at games – National
What looked like a bounce back for Canada at the Paralympic Games was more of a return to form. Canada’s 10 gold medals in Paris were the most since 19 in Beijing in 2008, and also doubled the output at…
Canadiens’ Cole Caufield will don No. 13 jersey to honour hero Johnny Gaudreau
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is changing jersey numbers to honour hockey star and his hero Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed while cycling last week. The American-born player announced the touching gesture Tuesday on his Instagram account, saying he will…
Bo Bichette’s recovery from calf strain continues
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted September 3, 2024 5:42 pm Updated September 3, 2024 6:29 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – All-star shortstop Bo Bichette is progressing in his recovery…
Slovakia, Latvia and Denmark qualify for men’s hockey at 2026 Olympics
Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia have qualified for the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Olympics, the return of NHL players to the biggest international stage in sports. Each team won all three of its qualification round games on home…
Blue Jays recall Eisert, De Los Santos from minors
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2024 12:01 pm Updated September 1, 2024 2:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder…
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife posts on social media for first time since his death – National
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife paid tribute to her late husband in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since the former Flames forward’s death. Meridith Gaudreau shared family photos of Gaudreau in two separate…
Former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collision
Former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed in a collision in New Jersey on Thursday night. A statement from the New Jersey State Police said the brothers were riding their bikes in Salem County…
Russian player’s induction into Hockey Hall of Fame ‘deeply offensive’: UCC – National
The planned induction of a Russian ice hockey player, formerly of the Detroit Red Wings, into the Hockey Hall of Fame is spurring calls to cancel the honour over the athlete’s reported participation in an event endorsing his country’s invasion…
Travis Kelce buys stake in Canadian racehorse sharing Taylor Swift’s name
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought an ownership stake in a Canadian racehorse sharing the name of his music superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift. In a news release Tuesday, Team Valor said the three-time Super Bowl winner has…
What to expect for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games – National
Let the games begin again. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days in Paris. The French capital,…
Gausman helps Blue Jays sweep Angels
TORONTO – Kevin Gausman gave younger teammate Bowden Francis for inspiring the veteran’s first-rate pitching performance on Sunday. Gausman struck out 10 in seven innings while Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers to push the Blue Jays to…
Francis leads Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Angels
TORONTO – When Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis hopped on his electric bicycle for the four-kilometre spin to Rogers Centre, he hoped for the kind of performance he put forth a few hours later. The 28-year-old enjoyed a career-best…
Homers by Loperfido, Barger lift Jays over Angels
TORONTO – Addison Barger will require a video review of his first walk-off homer in Major League Baseball because after his massive moment he had difficulty relaying what it was like to be mobbed by his Toronto Blue Jays teammates….
Clement, Blue Jays earn 5-3 win over Angels
TORONTO – Jaws dropped in the Toronto Blue Jays dugout when Ernie Clement hit an above-the-shoulder-high fastball over the left-field wall for his third homer in three straight games on Thursday. Hitters aren’t supposed to knock pitches that high out…
Canadian baseball star Votto announces retirement
TORONTO – Canadian baseball star Joey Votto is retiring. The 40-year-old first baseman announced in an Instagram post Wednesday evening that he’s hanging up his cleats. “That’s it. I’m done,” Votto said in a video. “I am officially retiring from…
Raptors sign back-up guard Jared Rhoden
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2024 12:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Reserve guard Jared Rhoden has signed with the Toronto Raptors, the NBA club announced Monday. Per…
Jays’ Francis named AL Player of the Week
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2024 5:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. The 28-year-old…
Jays claim Lucas off waivers from Detroit
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2024 2:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas off waivers from the Detroit Tigers…
10 Canadian athletes to watch for 2028 Olympics – National
The Paris Games are over and the Summer Olympics torch is moving on to Los Angeles in 2028. After Summer McIntosh and Andre De Grasse headlined Canada’s team in Paris, who might be some athletes to watch in four years?…
Canadian Olympians return home after record Games – National
The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. The…
Jordan Chiles appeal denied, gymnast must return Olympic bronze medal – National
International sports officials will not reconsider a ruling to strip American gymnast Jordan Chiles of the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medal she won in floor exercise. USA Gymnastics on Monday said the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) would not change…
Raptors open 2024-25 at home to Cavs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 3:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors open their 2024-25 campaign at home against Cleveland as they look to bounce…
Jordan Chiles controversy: Sports authority denies bias in bronze medal ruling – National
As the drama surrounding Jordan Chiles continues to tumble onward, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied “outrageous” reports of bias in its decision to strip the American gymnast of her Paris Olympics bronze medal. During the Aug….
Convicted rapist Steven van de Velde cries in post-Olympics interviews – National
Dutch beach volleyball player and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde has broken his silence about his controversial inclusion in the Olympics in his first media appearances after the Paris Games. He revealed in an interview that he considered…
Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif files lawsuit for cyberbullying against her – National
French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a torrent of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Summer Games, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Wednesday. The athlete’s…
Raptors visit Bucks in NBA tournament opener
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 13, 2024 4:11 pm Updated August 13, 2024 4:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov….
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran suspended for homophobic slur aimed at fan – National
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been temporarily suspended without pay after he was recorded calling a heckling fan a homophobic slur during a baseball game on Sunday. As the Red Sox faced the Houston Astros on the Texas…
Oly closing ceremony reached 12M Canadians: CBC – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 12, 2024 7:25 pm Updated August 12, 2024 7:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CBC says 27 million TV viewers tuned in to the Paris Games…
Jordan Chiles stripped of bronze medal, USA Gymnastics files appeal – National
USA Gymnastics has submitted an appeal against the International Olympic Committee’s decision that gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her Paris Olympics bronze medal in floor exercise. The drama began last week when Chiles’ coach requested that judges review the gymnast’s…
Guerrero’s streak ends as Blue Jays lose to A’s
TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 22-game hit streak fizzled out in his final at-bat on Sunday when he hit into his second double play in as many innings to kill a Toronto Blue Jays rally in the eighth. Guerrero and…
Coles-Lyster ninth in women’s track cycling omnium – National
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Bittersweet. That’s how Maggie Coles-Lyster described her ninth-place finish in the omnium at the Paris Olympics, despite turning in one of the standout performances on Canada’s track cycling team. Coles-Lyster positioned herself wonderfully in third after the…
Guerrero extends streak, but Blue Jays fall to A’s
TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failed to provide some joy to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time in weeks. He did tie a career-best by extending his hit streak to 22 games earlier in the afternoon. But down…
Canada’s Arop wins Olympic silver in men’s 800 – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2024 1:18 pm Updated August 10, 2024 1:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – Canada’s Marco Arop has claimed Olympic silver in the men’s…
Berrios, Guerrero lift Blue Jays to series-opening
TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero extended his hit streak to 21 games with two singles, but it was his running catch in foul territory that had his teammates talking after the Toronto Blue Jays’ win on Friday. The Blue Jays (54-62)…
Canada’s Derek Drouin gets his silver medal — 12 years late. Here’s why
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 9, 2024 10:39 am Updated August 9, 2024 10:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin has been belatedly awarded an Olympic silver…
Guerrero Jr. leads Blue Jays past Orioles 7-6
TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave his Hall of Fame father something to cheer about in what otherwise has been a doom and gloom season for the Toronto Blue Jays. With Vladimir Guerrero Sr. watching among the 27,910 at Rogers…
Maude Charron takes silver for Canada in women’s weightlifting
PARIS – Maude Charron lifted Canada to a silver medal Thursday in the women’s 59-kilogram weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics. The 31-year-old from Rimouski adds a second Olympic medal to her collection. She had previously won gold in Tokyo…
Blue Jays fall 7-3 in Orioles’ comeback victory
TORONTO – Hours after Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro blamed his team’s disappointing year on the bullpen, his relievers frittered away another outing. The Blue Jays (52-62) bullpen wasted a decent five-inning performance from Bowden Francis, allowing…
Paris mayor unleashes series of F-bombs on Olympic opening ceremony critics – National
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo did not mince words as she launched into an expletive-filled tirade against those who criticized the Olympic opening ceremony, defending the director and artists who put on the show. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a…
Kirk’s three-run blast lifts Jays over Orioles
TORONTO – Even though 35-year-old Chris Bassitt is approaching 1,100 career innings, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher can still learn new tricks. A week after the Baltimore Orioles shelled Bassitt on the road, he bounced back to strike out nine…
Paris 2024 cancels marathon swim test run over Seine water quality concerns – National
By Kate Brumback and Tom Nouvian The Associated Press Posted August 6, 2024 7:56 am Updated August 6, 2024 11:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes…
5 things to know from Monday at the Paris Games – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – From Canada’s medal streak ending at nine days to Andre De Grasse’s quick turnaround, here are five things to know from Monday at the 2024 Paris Games: STREAK BROKEN Canada’s…
Katzberg hopes Rogers can throw for gold too – National
PARIS – After Ethan Katzberg won the men’s hammer throw at the Paris Olympics, it’s Camryn Rogers’ turn to go for gold in the women’s event. The two athletes put Canada on the map as a hammer throw nation by…
Notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – Here are some notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 4, 2024: “I could not be more excited. It’s my second final. Now there is a lot of…
Five things to watch in Paris on Monday – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 4, 2024 12:37 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – From the 3×3 basketball to qualifiers for the men’s 200-metre race, here are five things to…
Canada sets a fast first-half medal pace in Paris – National
PARIS – Canada’s team in Paris was on pace for a record Olympic Games at halftime after a mortifying soccer scandal that began before the eco-flame was even lit in Jardin des Tuileries. With 15 medals — four gold, four…
Canada downs Azerbaijan 21-19 in 3×3 basketball – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 3, 2024 12:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – Canada closed out its preliminary round in the women’s 3×3 basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics…
Canada drops two overtime games in 3×3 basketball – National
PARIS – Canada’s record fell to 3-3 in Olympic women’s 3×3 basketball play following a pair of overtime losses to the United States and Spain on Friday. The Canadians were undone by a pair of buzzer-beater shots in both games….
Canada wins bronze in trampoline gymnastics – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 2, 2024 9:58 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – Canada’s Sophiane Methot has won the bronze medal in women’s trampoline gymnastics at the Paris Olympics….
Jays sign first-round pick Trey Yesavage
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 1, 2024 4:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, the club announced Thursday. The…
Crowd loudly boos convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde at Olympics – National
Beach volleyball player and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde was heartily booed by the crowd during his first two matches at the Paris Olympic Games. Van de Velde’s inclusion on the Dutch Olympic team sparked outrage ahead of…
U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle gold in Olympic record time – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Katie Ledecky blitzed the field to retain her 1,500 meters freestyle title at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, the American iron-woman securing a record-equalling eighth gold medal in the sport. World record…