Canada’s appeal of FIFA six-point deduction dismissed by sport court – National
A sports arbitration court on Wednesday dismissed Canada‘s appeal of a six-point penalty against its Olympic women’s soccer team in the wake of a drone spying scandal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its panel of three arbitrators rejected…
Atkins calls Jays’ moves part of retooling process
Toronto Blue Jays’ general manager Ross Atkins, coming off one of the busiest trade deadline periods in team history, spoke with the media Tuesday night after putting the finishing touches on a busy day. The Blue Jays shipped out every…
COVID-19 hits Paris Olympics: Athletes forced to withdraw and mask up – National
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games….
Blue Jays trade LHP Kikuchi to Houston
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 29, 2024 10:55 pm Updated July 29, 2024 11:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Yusei Kikuchi is headed to Houston. The Toronto Blue Jays…
In Paris, athletes caught in ‘particularly intense’ heat wave – National
Large parts of France, including the capital city, will see sweltering temperatures this week as the Olympics unfold in Paris following a soggy start to competitions. A weather bulletin from Météo-France, France’s official meteorological agency, said heat wave conditions persist…
5 things to know from Sunday at the Paris Games – National
PARIS – From Canada’s first-ever fencing medal to a big day on the clay courts of Roland Garros, here are five things to know from Day 2 at the 2024 Paris Games: TOUCHE! Canada’s second medal of the Paris Olympics…
Canadian fencer Harvey moves into Olympic semis – National
PARIS – In a dramatic match that saw her opponent fall to her knees after the final blow, Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey advanced to the semifinals in the women’s foil individual event at the Paris Olympics. Harvey narrowly defeated Italian…
Blue Jays trade catcher Danny Jansen to Red Sox
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 27, 2024 7:16 pm Updated July 27, 2024 7:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays traded catcher Danny Jansen to the…
Canadian swimmers advance at Paris Olympics – National
PARIS – Summer McIntosh was one of several Canadian swimmers to advance out of their heats, while a first-time fencing Olympian beat a three-time defending champion as the Paris Games got underway in earnest on Saturday. McIntosh, a 17-year-old from…
Clement plays hero as Jays edge Rangers 6-5
TORONTO – Yusei Kikuchi failed to save his best for his last outing in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform, but he felt he went out a winner after receiving a standing ovation from the Rogers Centre crowd on Friday. Kikuchi…
Canada Soccer launches ethics probe amid Olympic drone spying scandal – National
Canada Soccer chief executive officer Kevin Blue said he was investigating a potential “systemic ethical shortcoming” within the program but has not considered pulling the women’s soccer team from the Paris Olympics due to a drone spying scandal. Blue appeared…
Tampa Bay Rays blast Toronto Blue Jays 13-0
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season. Bassitt (8-9) made his remarks after the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) throttled the Blue Jays (46-56) 13-0 with 16 hits…
Top U.K. rider out of Olympics after horse-whipping video surfaces – National
One of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, Charlotte Dujardin, has pulled out of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after a shocking video emerged showing her repeatedly whipping a horse. Dujardin has won six Olympic medals in dressage, an equestrian event in…
Jays sting Rays 6-3 with a four-run eighth inning
TORONTO – A few hours or so after Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier let it slip that he plans to retire, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. let it be known to the baseball world he has no plans to put his…
Olympics soccer drone recording complaint sees Team Canada staff sent home – National
A day before the start of Team Canada’s Olympic bid, two members of the Canadian women’s soccer delegation have been removed from the Paris 2024 squad after accusations of flying a drone over the New Zealand team during practice to…
Lowe’s two-run homer lifts Rays over Blue Jays 4-2
TORONTO – Jose Berrios’ search to find the form he exhibited earlier in the season has lingered longer than he would like. The Toronto Blue Jays starter walked six opponents to tie a career-high in a series-opening 4-2 defeat to…
Travelling for the Paris Olympics? Here’s what health precautions to take – National
As sports fans from across the globe get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, health officials and experts are urging vigilance while warning about potential disease risks for those attending the Summer Games in person. The Olympics officially get under…
Jays reinstate Garcia from 15-day injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2024 4:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the 15-day injured list. The…
Jays down Tigers to avoid series sweep
TORONTO – In what has been a down-in-the-dumps season for the Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer has lifted the spirits of his teammates and manager in the past month. Springer played the hero role again on Sunday, going 3-for-4, slamming…
Blue Jays place Bo Bichette on 10-day injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 20, 2024 12:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with a right…
Rogers’ grand slam gives Tigers 7-3 win over Jays
TORONTO – In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday. Kikuchi cruised through five innings, striking out six and only allowed an…
The Paris Olympics are almost here. Here are 5 things to know – National
Team Canada is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that are just a week away from kicking off in the French capital. More than 300 Canadian athletes across 32 sports will be vying for medals in Paris…
Tigers tame Jays 5-4 with clutch home runs
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt was irritated. The last place the Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter wanted to be was in front of an assembly of reporters to discuss a 5-4 series-opening loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Bassitt (8-8)…
Ball hockey referee left with fractured skull, jaw after removing player from game
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A ball hockey player was arrested and is facing charges in the alleged attack of a referee in the Quebec City area that left him with a fractured skull and other serious…
NFL’s Terrell Davis ‘humiliated’ after being handcuffed, detained on United flight – National
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said he feels “humiliated, embarrassed, powerless, and angry” after he was handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight on Saturday. Davis, a two-time Super Bowl champion, said he was travelling from Denver to…
Raptors, Wizards to meet in Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2024 11:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will host a pre-season game against the Washington Wizards in Montreal as part…
Paris mayor finally swims in Seine to showcase cleanliness for Olympics – National
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo finally swam in the River Seine on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to try to convince doubters that its waters will be clean enough to hold Olympic swimming events. Hidalgo took the plunge around 10 a.m. on…
From ‘The W’ to the world, basketball star Aaliyah Edwards is living the dream
There’s no other way to put it: Kingston’s Aaliyah Edwards is living the dream. At a young age, while playing for the Kingston Impact, it was clear she would become something special. She followed that up by winning city, regional…
Raptors sign Ohio State forward Battle
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 16, 2024 8:00 pm Updated July 16, 2024 8:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle,…
Blue Jays recall Eisert, option Francis to minors
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 14, 2024 1:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo. Eisert will also be active…
Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl star, has died at age 40 – National
Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, has died. He was 40. The Houston Texans, Jones’ team for the first five seasons of his career, announced his death…
Jays take pitchers Yesavage, Stephen in MLB draft
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 14, 2024 9:06 pm Updated July 14, 2024 10:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT WORTH, Texas – Right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage was selected by the…
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl announces engagement
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Less than three weeks after the Edmonton Oilers made it to Game 7 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final, the team’s German superstar centre has revealed he and his girlfriend are engaged….
Blue Jays looking to restock minor system
It’s time for the Toronto Blue Jays to restock their minor league system. Amateur scouting director Shane Farrell spoke with media on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s Major League Baseball draft and said the Blue Jays’ minor league system, especially…
Argentina earns 2-0 win over gutsy Canada in Copa America semifinal
Goals by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez lifted top-ranked Argentina past Canada as the star-studded South American side showed its pedigree in a 2-0 win in the Copa America semifinal on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the 48th-ranked Canadians did not…
Canada vs. Argentina: Your guide to historic Copa America semifinal showdown
On Tuesday night, the Canadian men’s soccer team will face a historic test when it squares off with Argentina in the Copa America semifinals. The game will begin at 8 p.m. and fans in Canada can watch the game on…
Toronto Raptors waiting on Sasha Vezenkov
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2024 4:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is willing to be patient with Sasha Vezenkov. The 28-year-old forward was…
Raptors sign Barnes, Quickley to multi-year deals
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2024 10:16 am Updated July 8, 2024 10:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – All-star forward Scottie Barnes and point guard Immanuel Quickley have…
Raptors re-sign veteran guard-forward Temple
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2024 1:19 pm Updated July 6, 2024 5:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have re-signed veteran guard-forward Garrett Temple. The…
Paris looking at Plan B if River Seine remains unfit for Olympic swimming – National
With three weeks to go until the Paris Olympics, organizers are making contingency plans as questions remain about the safety of the River Seine that is due to host open-water swimming events during the summer Games. The latest testing results…
Jays’ Turner reinstated, Mayza clears waivers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2024 2:39 pm Updated July 6, 2024 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated first baseman Justin Turner from the…
Canada advances beats Venezuela in penalty kicks to reach Copa America semifinals
Canada hasn’t scored much on the way to the semifinals of its first Copa America. Don’t look for apologies from American-born coach Jesse Marsch. Ismaël Koné scored in the sixth round of the shootout right after a third save by Maxime…
Blue Jays recall Burr, option Cuas to minors
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2024 6:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr from triple-A Buffalo. Toronto optioned right-hander Jose Cuas…
Blue Jays offence fizzles in loss to Astros
TORONTO – After a big first inning, the Blue Jays appeared all set to bring some fireworks to their July 4 tilt against the Houston Astros. Instead, the rest of the game played out all too familiarly for Toronto, which…
Raptors sign three 2024 draft picks
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 4, 2024 4:31 pm Updated July 4, 2024 4:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja’Kobe Walter,…
A ‘living hell’: More disturbing allegations made as QMJHL hazing lawsuit filed
Warning: This story contains sensitive and graphic content that may be disturbing to some readers who have experienced sexual violence or abuse. Discretion is advised. Five more players have detailed degrading, humiliating and abusive trauma they say they suffered as…
Alvarez’s three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2
TORONTO – Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and two RBI doubles as the Houston Astros rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday. Yainer Diaz had three runs batted in on a 3 for 4 night at…
Jays place Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL
TORONTO – Leo Jimenez can’t believe he’s in a Major League Baseball clubhouse, preparing for a game with players he used to watch as a fan. Jimenez was recalled by the Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.,…
Horwitz, Springer homer in Blue Jays 7-6 win
TORONTO – Spencer Horwitz had a solo shot and George Springer followed that with a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Justin Turner drove in a run…
NHL teams did not re-sign 4 ex-world juniors players accused of sexual assault
The four NHL players who played on Canada’s gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team and who were charged with sexual assault are now free agents after their teams did not re-sign them. Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Dillon…
Pena’s homer lifts Astros to 3-1 win over Jays
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays offence stalled to waste Yariel Rodriguez’s best start in his young career in their series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday. Engaged in a pitching duel with Houston’s Hunter Brown (6-5), Rodriguez surrendered…
Judge powers Yankees past Blue Jays 8-1
TORONTO – What a difference a year can make for a Major League Baseball pitcher. Aaron Judge’s two-run homer staked New York to an early lead that the Yankees would never relinquish in a 8-1 win over the Toronto Blue…
Rain doesn’t stop the Panthers from celebrating Stanley Cup victory – National
Matthew Tkachuk was soaked. Such is life when you’re out in an absolute downpour for a few hours. He did not seem to be bothered by this whatsoever. And as the star Florida forward looked out at the crowd of…
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen woes continue
TORONTO – Bullpen depth was at the heart of the Toronto Blue Jays’ success last year. This season, injuries and other issues have depleted that. Veteran reliever Tim Mayza was designated for assignment and one-time closer Jordan Romano of Markham,…
Guerrero powers Blue Jays past Yankees 9-3
TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn’t see himself as the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse leader, but his recent hot streak is certainly leading by example. Guerrero hit a two-run homer and drove in four more runs with a pair of…
Team Canada buying AC units for athletes at Paris Olympics. Why? – National
Preparations are heating up for the Paris Olympics and some countries, including Canada, are making sure their athletes remain cool during the two-week-long summer sporting event. Team Canada is among several visiting delegations that will be adding air conditioning units…
As Olympics near, pollution in Paris’s Seine is still too high – National
Water pollution levels in Paris’s River Seine remain much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics in which the capital’s landmark waterway is meant to be one of the swimming venues. Data published…
Springer hits two three-run homers in Jays’ win
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer started to see signs three weeks ago that his dismal season was about to turn around. Springer has proof after hitting a pair of three-run homers and a single – his second straight three-hit…
Raptors net six young prospects in busy NBA Draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors had two picks heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, one late in the first round and then the first pick in the second. Somehow, they ended up netting six young players, adding significant depth in…
Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter
TORONTO – Ja’Kobe Walter has never been to Canada, but when he arrives in Toronto he wants to make an immediate impact. Walter was drafted 19th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the NBA Draft on…
‘I’ve basically given up’: Blue Jays fans reel after collapse to Red Sox extends losing streak
The Toronto Blue Jays are in a rut, and fans are feeling the pain. So far, it’s been a season to forget: a poor win-loss record, a prospect being handed a lengthy suspension just after making his MLB debut, a…
Edmonton hockey fans applauded for their class, positivity after Oilers’ Stanley Cup loss
History has shown that sometimes losing a championship game in sports can see a team’s fanbase vent their frustration in destructive or antisocial ways. But at the Ice District in downtown Edmonton, where tens of thousands of Oilers fans witnessed…
Jays reinstate Bichette from injured list
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2024 4:16 pm Updated June 25, 2024 4:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BOSTON – The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the…
Edmonton Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida: ‘We came close’
Oh, rats. Canada’s latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup home died dramatically on the edge of the Everglades on Monday, leaving fans from Edmonton to Florida thrilled at the ride but crushed at the destination. The Oilers fell one…
Edmonton Oilers fans pack downtown, others in Florida for Stanley Cup Game 7
You can listen to Game 7 on 630 CHED. Hours before puck drop Monday in the deciding game for the Stanley Cup, Edmonton Oilers fans overwhelmed streets in the Alberta capital, while others who travelled to Florida out-shouted and matched…
Oilers hope to join 1942 Maple Leafs as only team to win Stanley Cup after losing first 3 games
The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, let alone in a Stanley Cup Final. After dropping the first three games of the best-of-seven championship series to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers have won…
McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’
Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind’s eye. Just like countless Canadian…
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers force Game 7 with 5-1 win over Florida Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers forced a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Florida Panthers 5-1 Friday night at Rogers Place. It’s just the tenth time in NHL history a team has extended a series to…
Edmonton Oilers on the brink of a Stanley Cup win after improbable comeback
A storybook Stanley Cup win is there for the Edmonton Oilers. A win away from rewriting some NHL history, the Oilers headed to Florida on Saturday for Monday’s Game 7 that seemed improbable a week earlier. No team in the…
‘We want the cup’: Fans pack plaza as Edmonton Oilers force winner-take-all Stanley Cup final
Thousands of deliriously happy fans of the Edmonton Oilers roared as one Friday as the hometown blue and orange ran over the Florida Panthers to set up a winner-take-all Game 7 in the Stanley Cup final. “We want the cup!…
Canadian soccer player racially abused online after 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina
Canada’s impressive performance in a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina at Copa America has come at a cost. Canada Soccer says one of its players was a victim of online racial abuse following Thursday’s tournament curtain-raiser at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “Canada…
Canada ‘keeper puts on a show but team still falls 2-0 to Argentina at Copa America
Canada was left wondering what might have been after a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina that saw the Canadian men unable to convert quality scoring chances. The 48th-ranked underdogs held the star-studded South Americans scoreless in the first half of…
IN PHOTOS: Oilers fans’ confidence swelling as team drags Stanley Cup Final back to Edmonton
The photo gallery can be viewed at the bottom of this article. When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup Final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is…
Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3 to complete sweep
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays were swept for the first time this season Wednesday after dropping a series finale they’d like to forget. Four errors were committed in a 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre….
Willie Mays, electrifying baseball legend, dies at 93 – National
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday…
Edmonton Oilers drag Florida Panthers back to Alberta in Stanley Cup Final
Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers stayed alive with a 5-3 road win over the Florida Panthers Tuesday night. The Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Final 3-2. For the second game in a row,…
Red Sox use long ball in 7-3 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO – A couple of Canadians helped the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Tyler O’Neill hit two of Boston’s four solo homers and starter Nick Pivetta threw…
Edmonton Oilers primed for Game 5 after big win over Panthers: ‘There’s a lot of confidence’
Kris Knoblauch stated boldly he was looking forward to the next 10 days. The Edmonton Oilers head coach shared those feelings hours before his team faced elimination down 3-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup…
Varsho’s grand slam leads Blue Jays past Guardians
TORONTO – Daulton Varsho came to bat with the bases loaded three times Sunday. Although he only connected once, it was all the Toronto Blue Jays needed. Varsho’s grand slam in the fifth inning powered Toronto past the Cleveland Guardians…
Brennan helps Guardians past Blue Jays 3-1
Toronto’s struggling offence is beginning to weigh on Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays’ other starting pitchers. Will Brennan’s solo home run in the fourth inning helped the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over Toronto on Friday. Gausman said…
Costa Rica or Edmonton? Ontario couple chooses whirlwind trip to see Oilers in Stanley Cup final
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the first time in 18 years, a Stanley Cup final game is about to be played in Edmonton and the excitement in the city is palpable. Hockey fans are coming from…
Edmonton air traffic control playfully tries to ‘divert’ Florida Panthers’ flight
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Air traffic controllers at the Edmonton International Airport had a bit of good-humoured fun as the Florida Panthers’ flight from Fort Lauderdale came in for a landing Wednesday night. A tropical disturbance…
Soccer player unions launch legal action against FIFA over ‘endless’ games – National
The unions for professional European soccer players have started legal action against FIFA over the expanded men’s Club World Cup, saying playing more games violates players’ rights with no scope for rest between seasons, the global union said on Thursday….
Edmonton Oilers’ mental coach has been team’s ‘secret weapon’ in roller-coaster season
George Mumford saw the notification pop up on his screen. The message via social media platform LinkedIn was from Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson. Hired by the club last August, the executive had an idea. Mumford was all ears. The…
Blue Jays trade Biggio to Dodgers for Fisher
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2024 1:36 pm Updated June 12, 2024 1:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher…
58% of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers: Survey
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final but most Canadians are not, according to a recent survey. The poll released by market research company Leger on Tuesday found…
World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August
The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on…
Free Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace performances before Edmonton Oilers games
Descrease article font size Increase article font size While the score of the first Stanley Cup final playoff game may not have impressed us much, the Edmonton Oilers are aiming to amp up the home game experience with pre-puck drop…
Kikuchi’s collision with Athletics player has Jays’ pitcher going viral
Yusei Kikuchi might be a pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. But after Sunday’s bizarre collision with Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom, members of the Jays’ social media community think the Japanese left-hander could be a bruiser in another…
Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for his 60th Formula 1 victory
By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 9, 2024 4:42 pm Updated June 9, 2024 6:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix for the third…
Blue Jays salvage split with 6-5 win over Orioles
TORONTO – With 100 games to go in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of work to do to climb the standings and get back in the playoff mix. Salvaging a split of their four-game series against…
Edmonton Oilers now ‘Canada’s team’ among Canadians, rival fans: poll
Canadians are rallying behind the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the Stanley Cup final, though some more than others, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted exclusively for Global News by Ipsos, suggests 57 per cent of Canadians back Connor…
Grand Prix festivities ‘good way to kick off summer’ in Montreal
Racing fans from all over the world have taken over parts of downtown Montreal as one of the country’s largest sporting events gets underway. The Canadian Grand Prix brings in tens of thousands spectators for the annual three-day affair, with…
Vancouver Whitecaps face lawsuit over Messi no-show game
A B.C. soccer fan has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) over an alleged “bait-and-switch” strategy used to promote a soccer game featuring the international soccer star Lionel Messi. On May 25,…
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to stealing US$17M from athlete – National
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts. Ippei Mizuhara ’s crimes stunned the baseball…
Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run in Jays’ win
TORONTO – After being on the wrong end of back-to-back routs, the Toronto Blue Jays came through with some quality at-bats in the ninth inning Wednesday for a much-needed 3-2 walkoff win over the Baltimore Orioles. Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove a…
NBA wants federal regulatory gambling framework
The NBA’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States. Mark Tatum made the comments on Wednesday, a day after a New York man was charged…
Orioles dump Blue Jays for second straight game
TORONTO – The bottom half of the Orioles’ batting order delivered in the opener of a four-game series in Toronto. On Tuesday night, the top half showed it has plenty of power too. Ryan Mountcastle hit a three-run homer and…
Hays powers Orioles to 7-2 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO – The Baltimore Orioles showed off their depth Monday with a four-homer performance in a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman kept the big guns at the top of the…
Pride overflows for Edmonton born-and-raised Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner
Stuart Skinner is living out many a young hockey player’s dream, playing for the hometown team he grew up watching. “If you told me this five to six years ago, I’d probably tell you you’re crazy,” the 25-year-old goaltender said…
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Stanley Cup Final against Florida Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which is playing for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers open the best-of-seven NHL championship Saturday night against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Edmonton…
Burns and O’Hair clubhouse leaders with 3-shot lead at RBC Canadian Open
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Americans Sam Burns and Sean O’Hair were the clubhouse leaders on Thursday in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. They were three shots ahead of the pack after 7-under 63…
Oilers need one more win over Stars to advance to Stanley Cup final
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has never been this close to playing for a Stanley Cup since the Edmonton Oilers took him with the first overall draft pick in 2011. It’s been even longer for the franchise that has won the Cup five…
Blue Jays place closer Romano on injured list
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff was dealt another blow Saturday when closer Jordan Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Manager John Schneider…
‘Our best beats anyone’s best’: Oilers set for Game 5 against Dallas
Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer is “optimistic” defenceman Chris Tanev will be available for Friday’s Game 5 of the NHL’s Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers. Tanev got hurt in the second period of Game 4 on Wednesday night,…
Blue Jays starter Manoah placed on injured list
Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right elbow sprain and was scheduled for an in-person evaluation with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister next week. The 26-year-old right-hander, who missed…
Oilers and Stars even at 2-2 after wild swings of momentum and big comebacks
There have been wild swings of momentum in the Western Conference Final, and something that has happened only one other time this late in the NHL playoffs. After Edmonton and Dallas both came back from multiple-goal deficits to win while…
Jays release City Connect ‘Night Mode’ uniform
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2024 8:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Blue Jays will debut their new Toronto City Connect uniform on Friday night against the…
5 things to know about NHL playoffs as final 4 teams prepare for Game 5s
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night to tie the best-of-seven Western Conference final at two games apiece. Connor McDavid had three assists for the hometown Oilers, who will return to Dallas for Game 5 on…
Canada’s Taylor hopes to repeat at RBC Canadian Open but McIlroy could challenge
Nick Taylor is everywhere at the RBC Canadian Open. Literally, as the defending champion could be seen whizzing around Hamilton Golf and Country Country on a cart Wednesday, taking phone calls as he travelled around the course for media and…
Grayson Murray death ‘incredibly sad,’ Rory McIlroy says at RBC Canadian Open
The following article contains references to suicide. Please read at your own discretion. Rory McIlroy says the death of fellow PGA Tour player Grayson Murray is both “incredibly sad” but a reminder pro athletes are “still human beings.” McIlroy made…
Tessa Virtue expecting 1st child with Maple Leafs player Morgan Rielly
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Olympic figure skater Tessa Virtue is expecting her first child with Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly. Virtue, 35, made the announcement amid a roundup of holiday photos posted to Instagram on…
Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Fame player and star broadcaster, dies at 71 – National
Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family. Walton, who…
Travis Kelce doesn’t want to ‘judge’ Harrison Butker for ‘homemaker’ speech – National
NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are defending Travis’ teammate Harrison Butker after the Kansas City Chiefs kicker sparked outrage for encouraging women university grads to be “homemakers” during a commencement speech. During a Friday episode of their New…
Hintz, Henrique both game-time decisions with Oilers looking to take 2-0 lead in WCF
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 25, 2024 5:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dallas Stars top-line centre Roope Hintz and Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique are both expected to take part in warm-ups…
Goalie Stuart Skinner goes from pulled to praised as Oilers seek 2-0 lead over Stars
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has gone from getting pulled to being praised again this postseason. “He’s a huge part of this team. Ever since he let ‘Picks’ get in there for two games against Vancouver he’s come back and…
How a TV show led to a Brazilian man’s love of the Edmonton Oilers
Nothing brings people together quite like the love of hockey and that couldn’t be truer for Gabriel Candido, a Brazilian man who might just be the country’s biggest Edmonton Oilers fan. “It’s hard to find someone in Brazil who likes…
WNBA selects Toronto as Canada’s 1st franchise in women’s pro league
Toronto will be home to Canada’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the league officially announced Thursday. Kilmer Sports Ventures, headed by Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum, was awarded the league’s 14th franchise. The as-yet-unnamed team will begin to play…
Scottie Scheffler arrest: New video footage of incident released – National
Louisville police have released additional video footage of pro golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest outside last week’s PGA Championship. The Louisville Metro Police Department released extensive video footage from two different cameras – a pole camera across the street from the…
Bichette homers as Blue Jays dump White Sox 9-2
TORONTO – For one night at least, the Toronto Blue Jays turned back the clock and looked like the offensive powerhouse that often clubbed its way to victory a couple seasons ago. A 9-2 rout of the Chicago White Sox…
White Sox end 4-game skid with 5-0 win over Jays
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a dud on Tuesday night, managing only two hits in a 5-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox that saw the home team leave the field to a smattering of boos at Rogers…
Jansen leads Jays to 9-3 win over White Sox
TORONTO – Danny Jansen was celebrating the beginning of his Victoria Day with a pancake breakfast when he found out he would be hitting second in the Toronto Blue Jays batting order for the first time in his career. The…
Manoah shines as Blue Jays fend off Rays 5-2
TORONTO – Alek Manoah pumped his fist and let out a roar after he got Jonny DeLuca swinging on a sinker high in the strike zone for his seventh strikeout. It was the final pitch of his best start of…
Atkins preaches patience as Jays struggle
TORONTO – Ross Atkins isn’t happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there’s a sense of urgency in Toronto’s clubhouse that might not be apparent to people outside the organization. The Blue Jays general…
DeLuca’s two-run homer lifts Rays over Jays 5-4
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays know that something has to change. Pitcher Chris Bassitt, general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider have all said as much over the past two days. But Kevin Gausman, the team’s ace last…
Green, Francis, Rodriguez to appear in triple-A
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Three of the Blue Jays’ relief pitchers have scheduled appearances with Toronto’s triple-A affiliate as they recover from injuries. Chad Green and Bowden Francis will pitch for the Buffalo Bisons…
Rays pitcher Alexander flirts with perfect game
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt isn’t ready to hit the panic button on the Toronto Blue Jays season, but he’s getting there. Starting pitcher Tyler Alexander flirted with a perfect game for more than seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays…
Scottie Scheffler, world’s No. 1 golfer, arrested outside PGA Championship – National
Masters champion and world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by police Friday while on the way to the PGA Championship, after he failed to follow police orders during an investigation into a pedestrian fatality. The incident took place…
Harrison Butker backlash: Thousands sign petitions asking NFL kicker be fired – National
The fallout from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker‘s controversial commencement address continues to grow, and now the NFL player finds himself in the crosshairs of multiple petitions calling for him to be fired. In case you missed it, Butker…
Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 57
Veteran TSN broadcaster Darren “Dutchy” Dutchyshen, long-time host of SportsCentre, has died. He was 57. “Darren Dutchyshen was a legend of Canadian sports broadcasting, a great teammate, and an essential part of TSN for the last three decades,” said Stewart…
Boxer, 29, dies after collapsing in the ring during professional debut – National
A 29-year-old British boxer died after he was knocked out during this first professional match. Sherif Lawal, a middleweight boxer, collapsed in the ring at London’s Harrow Leisure Centre during his match against Portuguese opponent Malam Varela on Sunday. In…
Santana’s three-run homer lifts Twins over Jays
TORONTO – Alek Manoah never lost faith in himself, even as he struggled to find the strike zone through 2023 and started this season on the injured list. The six-foot-six right-hander had his best start of the season, allowing three…
‘Messi mania’ as Miami plays Montreal in player’s first game in Canada
Montreal — Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is expected to make his first professional visit to Canada on Saturday when Inter Miami faces CF Montreal in Major League Soccer action. The global icon will play the Saputo Stadium, and as of…
Guerrero’s 3 RBIs help Jays rally past Twins 10-8
TORONTO – As Vladimir Guerrero Jr., came to the plate in the sixth inning the fans at Rogers Centre gave him a standing ovation, already anticipating that he’d be able to drive in the tying run and maybe the go-ahead…
Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports
TORONTO – Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada’s captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial…
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…
Rogers Centre renovations changed how it plays
TORONTO – Daulton Varsho loves to go all out when tracking down a fly ball but the new smaller foul areas at Rogers Centre have him being a little more cautious. The Toronto Blue Jays completed the second phase of…
Is inside sports betting on the rise? Why the problem may get ‘more common’ – National
Does Canada have an inside sports betting problem? Two athletes for Canadian teams were recently penalized for gambling, and experts say the cases highlight a growing — and significant — challenge for the future of professional sports. Jontay Porter, who…
Massey powers Royals past Blue Jays 6-1
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt does not like how he or his Toronto Blue Jays have started 2024. Bassitt allowed three runs on four hits, all in the sixth inning, while striking out four as Toronto fell to the Kansas City…
Cost for B.C. to host 2026 FIFA world cup doubles, now pegged at up to $581M
The projected costs for Vancouver to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup have essentially doubled, the B.C. government revealed on Tuesday. The new projection for core costs are now estimated at between $483 million and $581 million, Tourism, Arts, Culture…
Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1
TORONTO – Michael Massey’s two-run homer gave Kansas City a lead it never relinquished as the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday. Bobby Witt Jr., and Vinnie Pasquantino had back-to-back RBI doubles in the eighth inning to…
Four Blue Jays inch toward recovery
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 29, 2024 5:41 pm Updated April 29, 2024 5:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays’ injured list are…
Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5
TORONTO – Justin Turner had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday. Danny Jansen also had a home…
Tiedemann out with nerve inflammation in elbow
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 26, 2024 5:26 pm Updated April 26, 2024 6:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann will miss about seven…
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony – National
Skies over the Paris region will be closed for six hours as part of the massive security operation for the July 26 opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the Paris airports operator said Wednesday. Augustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports…
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2024 4:56 pm Updated April 24, 2024 6:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder…
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’ – National
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there, possibly alongside President Emmanuel Macron. The…
NHL playoffs: The sky-high ticket prices for Round 1 home games in Canada
All four Canadian teams in the NHL playoffs have home games coming up and if you are looking to see one in person, it’ll cost you a pretty penny. Tuesday night both Vancouver and Winnipeg play at home, followed by…
Hockey fans fired up amid strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs
For Russ Jericho, seeing the Edmonton Oilers enter the Stanley Cup playoffs is the culmination of an unlikely passion. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Jericho said he was first exposed to hockey at age 13 when he was searching for…
‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Ontario’s independent scene
5:51 ‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene On a snowy Friday evening in March, there was a gathering of worshippers at a church in the Preston area of Cambridge, Ont. While that might not…
Blue Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2024 5:14 pm Updated April 16, 2024 5:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and…
Raptors’ Porter gets lifetime ban from NBA
TORONTO – Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life. The former Toronto Raptors backup centre’s punishment was announced on Wednesday after the NBA completed its investigation into gambling allegations against Porter. The league found that Porter violated…
Masai Ujiri: Raptors’ culture remains strong
TORONTO – A year ago, Masai Ujiri declared that the Toronto Raptors had to change their culture. But after a challenging and disappointing 2023-24 season, the team’s president said that their culture is just fine. Ujiri walked back his year-old…
Raptors rookie improved his fitness over season
TORONTO – Gradey Dick’s rookie season got off to a rough start as he struggled to put up numbers in his limited time with the Toronto Raptors. But advice that his parents gave kept him focused and motivated. Dick was…
Sports integrity body sees Porter case as warning
Canada’s sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition. The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport issued its first draft of a new program to prevent competition manipulation on…
The ins and outs of NHL faceoffs: ‘It’s like parenting’
Vaughan Rody has dropped a couple pucks in his day. About half a million — give or take — by his estimate. The former NHL linesman knows faceoffs. The fundamentals, the tricks, the tells, the cheats. He’s also lived the…
Yankees score four runs in ninth for win over Jays
TORONTO – A thin bullpen proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. With closer Jordan Romano and setup men Yimi Garcia and Chad Green unavailable, the…
Kikuchi, Guerrero help Jays edge Yankees 5-4
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will not tire of seeing their sleepy left-hander Yusei Kikuchi perform as he did against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Kikuchi (1-1), who claimed last fall after a late-season win that he sleeps…
Darko Rajakovic carries Raptors through adversity
TORONTO – Most fans would describe the Toronto Raptors’ 2023-24 season as tumultuous, even chaotic, with a series of trades significantly remaking the roster and then a raft of injuries and other issues directly contributing to a 15-game losing skid….
Blue Jays top Yankees 3-1 in series opener
TORONTO – Every pitch is a process for Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt. He’ll often bend down or talk to himself before locking in and unloading from an arsenal that offers both variety and quality. When his game is on,…
Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards selected by the Washington Mystics at WNBA Draft
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards is headed to the WNBA. The University of Connecticut Senior was selected 6th overall by the Washington Mystics in Monday night’s draft in Brooklyn, New York. She is…
‘Means a lot’: Sidney Crosby hits 2 more NHL milestones with Pittsburgh Penguins
By Rebecca Lau Global News Posted April 12, 2024 11:16 am Updated April 12, 2024 11:20 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby can add more achievements to his long list…
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting said Friday night. General manager Bill Armstrong flew to Edmonton, to tell players about the team’s…
Canadian rising star Aaliyah Edwards poised for WNBA draft spotlight
It’s been a whirlwind week for Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards. Last Friday she made her third appearance in the NCAA Women’s Final Four, where her UConn Huskies lost a heart-breaker to Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes. Just a few days later,…
Four Jays on rehab assignment with triple-A Bisons
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2024 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Alek Manoah’s comeback from injury will continue Saturday when he starts for the Toronto Blue Jays’…
Haliburton guides Pacers past Raptors 140-123
TORONTO – At six-foot-three, Javon Freeman-Liberty is the perfect height to be a point guard but until he joined the Toronto Raptors, he never really played the position. That’s quickly changing. Freeman-Liberty had a career-high 20 points, eight rebounds and…
Raleigh powers Mariners to 6-1 win over Blue Jays
Toronto relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson had bags packed by their locker-room stalls at Rogers Centre on Wednesday ahead of a trip to Buffalo to continue building up for a return from the injured list. The sooner they get…
Bichette homers as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-3
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays picked up a few firsts in a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night that brought them back to the .500 mark. Bo Bichette hit his first home run of the season,…
Quickley powers Raptors past Wizards 130-122
TORONTO – Even though he just had his best game of the season, Immanuel Quickley only wanted to talk about the Toronto Raptors winning consecutive games for the first time in six weeks. Quickley had a double-double as the increasingly…
New-look Rogers Centre impresses fans
TORONTO – The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans before the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener. Friends Matthew Martin, Jack Fisher and Ben Watson, all from Kitchener, Ont., were excited by the extensive renovations to Toronto’s…
Jays finally back in Toronto for 2024 home opener
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2024 5:00 am Updated April 8, 2024 5:01 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back home. Canada’s only…
How an Irish hockey team without an ice rink is turning heads at N.S. tournament
An annual minor hockey tournament held across the Halifax region has attracted interest from an ambitious group of players from a destination not known for its hockey exports: Ireland. The Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA) Saints, an Under-15 squad consisting…
Women’s pro sports is a ‘global phenomenon’ — and Canada is finally joining in – National
Women’s professional sports is a growing phenomenon worldwide, and Canada is increasingly joining in the action. After the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League this year with three of the six teams from Canadian cities, another six Canadian women’s…
Pro Canadian women’s soccer league closer to becoming a reality. Here’s why – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Six clubs have submitted applications to join a planned Canadian professional women’s soccer league which has now achieved the number of commitments required for launch in 2025, organizers said on Thursday. Toronto,…
Blue Jays show off stadium renovations
TORONTO – The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it’s time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Team brass showed off…
Olynyk thriving as playmaking centre for Raptors
TORONTO – When starting point guard Immanuel Quickley stepped away from the Toronto Raptors, it was not obvious who would set up the team’s offence. All-star forward Scottie Barnes usually took over play-making duties with the team’s second unit, but…
Raptors sign Malik Williams to 10-day contract
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2024 12:10 pm Updated April 3, 2024 12:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the…
Russell leads Lakers past Raptors 128-111
TORONTO – After the hardest stretch of his life, RJ Barrett finally returned to his “sanctuary.” Barrett, from nearby Mississauga, Ont., led all scorers with 28 points as his Toronto Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 128-111 on Tuesday….
Cabrera suspension trimmed to two games
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2024 2:35 pm Updated April 2, 2024 2:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera will begin serving…
Barrett, Quickley upgraded to probable vs. Lakers
TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley had been with the Toronto Raptors for less than three months when his beloved uncle Shawn Hamilton died. Even though he was relatively new to the organization, about a dozen members of the Raptors made the…
Oubre leads 76ers past Raptors 135-120
TORONTO – A deflected pass bounced to Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown who immediately passed it up court to a streaking Jordan Nwora, who defied two Philadelphia 76ers closing in on him and went for an emphatic dunk. The jam…
Jays’ Cabrera handed three-game suspension, fine
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2024 12:51 pm Updated March 31, 2024 5:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera has received a three-game suspension and…
Blue Jays need bats to return to form this year
There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. The club is essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to…
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham team owes him millions. What’s the financial hit? – National
Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the…
B.C. man makes history as 1st Canadian to finish, win ‘insane’ Barkley Marathons
Gruelling. Painful. Insane. All words used to describe the Barkley Marathons, widely considered the world’s toughest foot race. Until this year, just 17 people had ever completed it. That changed last week when Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., became the…
McBride helps Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101
TORONTO – Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he’d be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win. Dick had a career-high 23 points as Toronto was routed by the New York…
Blue Jays open 2024 MLB season against Rays
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 6:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays open their 2024 Major League Baseball season this afternoon with…
Gaming commission monitoring Porter investigation
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 27, 2024 1:34 pm Updated March 27, 2024 1:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it’s closely monitoring an…
Police, sport watchdog not probing Raptors centre
TORONTO – A Canadian expert on match fixing says the NBA’s investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter is a dire warning to professional sports leagues in North America. Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations in the Henry C….
Raptors reeling after Porter gambling allegations
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for gambling irregularities. “I was just praying for him,” said small forward Bruce Brown…
Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88
TORONTO – Dennis Schroder’s return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors. Schroder had 19 points, seven assists…