Reports: Porter part of gambling investigation
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2024 6:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is…
Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors
TORONTO – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching “NBA legends” at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. It’s arguable he’s on his way to becoming one himself. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points with eight assists and seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past…
Kiner-Falefa homers as Jays beat Red Sox 5-1
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run…
Blue Jays trade Espinal to Reds for McElvain
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2024 8:35 pm Updated March 20, 2024 8:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain…
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid illegal betting, ‘massive theft’ allegations – National
Superstar baseball player Shohei Ohtani is at the centre of a murky story concerning his longtime friend and English-language interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday amid allegations he engaged in illegal gambling and…
Short-handed Raptors get blown out by Kings
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic insisted the desire was still there after Wednesday’s 123-89 blowout loss to the visiting Sacramento Kings. “It’s just desire to do better. Everybody’s eager to perform better, to compete better,” Rajakovic said when asked…
Raptors host clinic for Toronto-area coaches
TORONTO – Darko Rajakovic remembers what it’s like to be an eager young basketball coach, trying to absorb as much as possible from more experienced teachers. Now that he’s the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, he’s happy to impart…
Orioles get hot late, top Blue Jays 13-8
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 19, 2024 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Colton Cowser and Tyler Nevin both homered in the seventh inning to kick-start a late…
Chris Simon, Stanley Cup winner and former NHL winger, dead at 52
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Stanley Cup-winning winger Chris Simon has died at the age of 52, the NHL Players’ Association has confirmed. Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., played for a number of NHL franchises in…
Jays’ Bichette adds Muay Thai to training regimen
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season. He tried Muay Thai last fall…
Yankees rally for 10-9 exhibition win over Jays
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2024 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped…
Blue Jays top Twins, earn fourth straight win
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 6:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS, Fla. – Brian Serven hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Toronto Blue…
Banchero leads Magic past Raptors 113-103
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. has seen it all over his seven NBA seasons. Now the 25-year-old suddenly finds himself in a new role as a mentor on a young Toronto Raptors team. Trent had a season-high 31 points after…
Halifax Mooseheads star forward Jordan Dumais charged with impaired driving, suspended by team
Halifax Mooseheads star winger Jordan Dumais has been suspended for five games after being charged by police for impaired driving earlier this month. In a statement, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const. Paul DesRochers said officers stopped a vehicle in the…
RJ Barrett, family mourning brother’s death
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 8:03 pm Updated March 14, 2024 8:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger…
Pittsburgh Penguins scramble after Jaromir Jagr bobblehead heist – National
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen victim to a bobblehead heist. The NHL team is reporting that a shipment carrying bobbleheads in legendary alumni Jaromir Jagr’s likeness has been stolen. The bobbleheads arrived in California ahead of Thursday night’s game against…
Blue Jays win third straight, top Pirates 10-3
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2024 4:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner kicked things off with a three-run homer in the opening inning and the…
Jays cruise past Yankees for second straight win
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2024 5:10 pm Updated March 12, 2024 5:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Santiago Espinal each had…
Some Super Bowl bettors in Ontario who won still haven’t been paid. Here’s why
Weeks after the Super Bowl, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is still working through a backlog of verifying players’ banking information so that funds can be withdrawn, and it’s not clear when the problem might be solved. OLG spokesperson…
Blue Jays thump Rays 9-2 in pre-season play
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2024 5:13 pm Updated March 11, 2024 5:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Ernie Clement had a home run and three…
Raptors Quickley, Trent, Boucher out vs. Nuggets
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2024 2:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DENVER – Injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Raptors going into their visit of the NBA…
Blue Jays lose, tie in split-squad pre-season play
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 10, 2024 5:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Anthony Santander hit two home runs and finished with four RBIs in leading the Baltimore…
CFL Hall of Fame head coach Dave Ritchie passes away at age 85
Dave Ritchie, who was the head coach of the B.C. Lions for their iconic ’94 Grey Cup victory over the Baltimore Stallions, died Saturday. He was 85. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, another CFL team Ritchie coached, confirmed the death. The cause…
Blue Jays roll to spring training win over Philly
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 9, 2024 7:37 pm Updated March 9, 2024 7:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size George Springer and Dasan Brown had two runs each as the Toronto…
Chess tournament likely to stay in Toronto after visa panic resolved
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A chess-tastrophe appears to be avoided as an international chess tournament seems on track to continue in Toronto despite visa delays that threatened a move elsewhere. The International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) Candidates…
Lukes’ two-run triple leads Blue Jays over Yankees
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 3:45 pm Updated March 8, 2024 4:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Nathan Lukes had a two-run triple and Chris Bassitt…
Votto agrees to non-roster invite with Jays
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 1:44 pm Updated March 8, 2024 1:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the…
Blue Jays top Tigers 5-4 in pre-season action
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 7, 2024 9:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Kevin Kiermaier and Daniel Vogelbach each homered as the Toronto Blue Jays took command early…
Mike Tyson, Jake Paul to fight in live boxing event on Netflix – National
Boxing legend Mike Tyson will put up his gloves and square off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July. Tyson, a former heavyweight champ, will face Paul, a prizefighter, in the boxing ring on July 20 in the main event of…
Williamson powers Pelicans to rout of Raptors
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had recently pulled Javon Freeman-Liberty aside for a one-on-one conversation to tell the rookie guard to stay ready. Zion Williamson had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a dominant performance to lead…
Veteran broadcaster Martinez soaks up information
With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays’ player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broadcaster watches batting practice from the visiting dugout bench….
Raptors centre Poeltl undergoes finger surgery
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2024 11:22 pm Updated March 5, 2024 11:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn…
Olynyk says signing with Raptors was a priority
TORONTO – Once Kelly Olynyk was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Toronto Raptors, he knew he had to sign an extension with his hometown team. The 32-year-old Olynyk, who was born in Toronto and moved to Kamloops, B.C.,…
Raptors sign Olynyk to contract extension
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2024 6:21 pm Updated March 4, 2024 6:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a…
Raptors have no update on Barnes or Poeltl
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2024 12:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have no update on injured starters Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl. Barnes…
Agbaji helps hurting Raptors beat Hornets 111-106
TORONTO – If the Toronto Raptors are going to make the NBA’s play-in tournament without all-star Scottie Barnes, they’re going to have to trust themselves and each other. Ochai Agbaji started in Barnes’s place and scored 13 points with a…
Jays pitcher Manoah bumped from spring start
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 2:56 pm Updated March 2, 2024 2:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has…
Bassitt gives up three runs in Jays’ loss
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 5:25 pm Updated March 2, 2024 5:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run…
Yankees play long ball to beat Jays 8-4
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 1, 2024 10:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays surrendered six runs in the second inning en route to an…
Jays’ Chapman reportedly signs deal to join Giants
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 1:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Matt Chapman is leaving the hot corner in Toronto for greener pastures in San Francisco. The Toronto Blue…
De Los Santos run the difference in Jays’ 3-2 win
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 28, 2024 4:15 pm Updated February 28, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Rafael Lantigua’s seventh-inning sacrifice fly brought home Luis De…
Son of Jays’ Swanson released from intensive care
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 29, 2024 11:48 am Updated February 29, 2024 1:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson’s son Toby has…
Mavs snap two-game skid with win over Raptors
TORONTO – Luka Doncic dictated things as per usual on the way to a nice present for his 25th birthday. Doncic had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 16 assists in leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 136-125 win over the…
Manoah struggles in first pre-season start
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 3:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah allowed four earned runs over 1 2/3 innings in…
Jays’ Swanson to be away from team as young son hospitalized after being hit by car
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 11:58 am Updated February 27, 2024 12:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson will be away from…
Toronto World Cup costs go up again, will property taxpayers be on the hook?
The cost of hosting World Cup matches in Toronto has risen again and now sits at almost $100 million more than initially estimated, with the competition still more than two years away. A Monday report written by City of Toronto…
Extremely rare hockey card packs containing Wayne Gretzky rookie cards sell for $3.7 million
One Saskatchewan family is a whole lot richer this week after a case of unopened, 1979 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards was auctioned off for more than $3.7 million. The reason the box is so valuable? It could contain more than 20…
Immanuel Quickley learning to be aggressive
The most important lesson Immanuel Quickley has learned in his 22 games with the Toronto Raptors is to be aggressive. Quickley was acquired by the Raptors in a trade at the end of 2023 and was immediately slotted into the…
World junior hockey championship returning to Alberta in 2027
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 24, 2024 5:20 pm Updated February 24, 2024 5:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The world junior hockey championship is returning to Alberta. Hockey Canada says…
Blue Jays starter Berrios a student of the game
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays’ player development complex to watch bullpen sessions during spring training. Right-hander Jose Berrios is usually mixed in…
Jays lefty Tiedemann scratched from spring start
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2024 12:15 pm Updated February 23, 2024 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Tiedemann has been scratched from…
Barnes powers Raptors past Nets 121-93
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. didn’t miss any of his shots in the first half but when his Toronto Raptors teammates missed open passes to him in the third, he started to struggle. A quick talk with head coach Darko…
Raptors get pep talk from MMA legend St-Pierre
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors want to make sure they fight until the end of the NBA season, so they brought in MMA great Georges St-Pierre to give them a pep talk. St-Pierre spoke to the team for 30 minutes…
Jays infielder Schneider feels like a rookie
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Davis Schneider is getting his first taste of big-league training camp even though he’s no longer a rookie. The infielder had a memorable debut with the Toronto Blue Jays last August by hitting a homer in his…
Guerrero Jr.: ‘No hard feelings’ after arbitration
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays used different approaches when it came to the delicate matter of salary arbitration with their two homegrown franchise cornerstones. A year ago, shortstop Bo Bichette and the team agreed to a three-year deal…
New Jays righty Rodriguez hopes to start this year
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Newly signed Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez drew a crowd for his first throwing session at the team’s player development complex. With pitching coach Pete Walker and manager John Schneider among those watching behind him, the sound…
Tiedemann draws raves at Blue Jays camp
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann did some minor tinkering with his workout routine in the off-season and it led to some major results. His stuff on the mound has drawn raves too. The 21-year-old left-hander added…
Bassitt sounds off on MLB rule changes
Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season. “We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt…
Green gets full spring experience with Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Reliever Chad Green is getting the full spring experience this time around with the Toronto Blue Jays. Unlike last year when he was recovering from Tommy John surgery, the veteran right-hander is building up for the campaign…
PWHL Toronto beats Montreal 3-0 in front of record-setting crowd for women’s hockey
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kristen Campbell made 30 saves in front of a women’s hockey-record crowd of 19,285 fans at Scotiabank Arena, helping Toronto beat Montreal 3-0 on Friday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League….
Pitchers and catchers report to Jays’ camp
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough…
Manoah feeling confident again after down year
DUNEDIN, Fla. – With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays’ locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone was the sullen look —…
Blue Jays agree to terms with Escobar
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2024 10:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar on a minor-league…
All-Star Game debut comes at right time for Barnes
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes was so busy with the ups and downs of the Toronto Raptors’ season that he never gave himself a chance to process his first-ever All-Star Game appearance. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster presented Barnes with an…
Class-action suit alleges major junior hockey leagues violate U.S. antitrust law
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players. The suit was filed Wednesday in New York by the North American division of…
Siakam helps Pacers rally in his Toronto return
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam has nothing but love and respect for the people of Toronto and the Raptors players and staff who he used to work with. But there was no way he was leaving Toronto without a win. Siakam…
Manoah’s return a key storyline at Jays’ camp
DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the 2024 season while trying to erase the memory of their latest post-season exit. The first official workout is set for Thursday at the Player…
Vancouver actor gets ‘Swagger’ on with UBC man’s basketball team
There was a little bit of star power sprinkled on the regular drills at the UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball team practice Tuesday. The playoff-bound squad was joined on the court by an up-and-coming local actor, who has netted himself a…
Wembanyama dominant as Spurs rout Raptors 122-99
TORONTO – When rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was introduced during pre-game warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena, he received a warm welcome from the sold-out crowd. He thanked them by giving them a night to remember. Wembanyama had a triple-double to power…
Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson guilty of sexual assault
Editor’s note: This is a corrected story. A previous version said Corson played for the Victoriaville Tigres Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16…
Homecoming: Olynyk, Agbaji happy to join Raptors
TORONTO – There was no need for Kelly Olynyk to plug Scotiabank Arena into his GPS before coming to his first-ever game as a Toronto Raptor. He grew up around the arena with both of his parents working for the…
Hockey Canada undergoing major changes in midst of sexual assault case, CEO says – National
The high profile sexual assault case against five former members of Canada’s World Junior team has re-sparked scrutiny over toxic hockey culture, something Hockey Canada CEO Katherine Henderson says the organization is taking very seriously. Henderson, who took over the…
Allen and Mobley lead Cavs past Raptors 119-95
TORONTO – A little over six minutes into Saturday’s Toronto Raptors game, Kelly Olynyk fulfilled a lifelong dream. Things went downhill from there. Olynyk, whose parents both worked for the Raptors before the family moved to Kamloops, B.C., debuted for…
Demolishing Montreal Olympic Stadium would be costly, but experts question $2B price
Quebec’s tourism minister says demolishing Montreal’s Olympic Stadium would cost $2 billion, but that estimate is raising questions because other North American cities have torn down stadiums for hundreds of millions of dollars less. Caroline Proulx released the estimate earlier…
Growing pains as Raptors fend off Rockets 107-104
TORONTO – There’s going to be games when the Toronto Raptors have to learn on the job. Veteran centre Jakob Poeltl is eager to be part of those lessons. Immanuel Quickley led with 25 points as the Raptors held off…
Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Rodriguez
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. The 26-year-old has experience as both a starter and a reliever in top leagues in…
Russian skater tried to blame grandpa’s strawberry dessert for failed doping test – National
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva swears it was her grandpa’s mistakes in preparing a strawberry dessert that led to a positive doping test. She was just 15 years old when she found herself at the centre of a drug scandal…
Medals for the Paris Olympics are embedded with Eiffel Tower pieces – National
An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will…
Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. wins arbitration case
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2024 8:04 pm Updated February 7, 2024 8:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his…
Barnes named NBA all-star as injury replacement
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2024 2:40 pm Updated February 6, 2024 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one…
Tentative $9.5M settlement reached in Stampede abuse lawsuit
The Calgary Stampede has agreed to pay $9.5 million in damages to complainants in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys. The agreement is related to the case of Phillip Heerema. Heerema…
World Cup to boost Toronto, Vancouver tourism, but how much is unclear
Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but experts say fans and planners alike should be wary of overly rosy projections. FIFA announced on Sunday the two cities will host a combined total…
How to talk to your kids about the 2018 World Juniors sex assault charges – National
When Team Canada plays, the country pays attention. And right now, all eyes are on London, Ont., where police have charged five members of the 2018 World Junior championship team with sexual assault over allegations stemming from a gala celebration…
Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver
Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto. As expected, the U.S. will stage the lion’s share of the action — with 78 games — at the…
Fact checking Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s claims about trans athletes
During Wednesday’s videotaped announcement of policies targeting Alberta’s trans community, Premier Danielle Smith said one of those policies would prohibit trans women from competing in womens’ sports. Smith suggested a trans athlete has “advantages” over their cisgender counterparts. “There are…
Justin Turner: ‘A lot of talent’ in Jays lineup
TORONTO – Justin Turner is ready to be whichever version of himself the Toronto Blue Jays desire. “My job is to be available for (manager John) Schneider in any way he needs me, and for as many games as I…
NHL allowing players to compete at 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 2, 2024 1:50 pm Updated February 2, 2024 4:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NHL is heading back to the Olympics. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced…
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari, surprising Mercedes team members – National
Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world Thursday when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension…
Ontario agrees to pitch almost $100M to Toronto’s FIFA World Cup hosting plan
The Ford government has confirmed it will send Toronto almost $100 million in “conditional” funding to host matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto is currently set to hold at least five World Cup games at BMO…
Trevor Daley applauds OHL team for removing John Vanbiesbrouck’s retired jersey
The Soo Greyhounds have removed a banner with the retired number of former star goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters at their home arena, prompting praise from another former star, Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck, who was a star with the club…
Jays, Turner agree to terms on one-year deal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major…
Former Blue Jays manager Williams dead at 80
TORONTO – Former Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams, who won 910 games over a dozen seasons with Toronto, Boston and Houston, has died. He was 80. Williams joined the Blue Jays in 1980 as third-base coach and was promoted to…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce share kiss while celebrating KC’s advancement to Super Bowl – National
The couple that no one in the sports and entertainment world can seem to look away from shared a joyous moment on the field as this year’s Super Bowl match-up was finalized this past weekend. Travis Kelce #87 of the…
2018 World Junior player Alex Formenton surrenders to London police – National
Former Ottawa Senators player Alex Formenton turned himself into London police headquarters Sunday. Formenton was seen arriving at the station around 10:15 a.m. by a news camera operator amid reportedly anticipated charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault….
Harden’s triple-double leads Clippers past Raptors
Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick is getting on-the-job training from head coach Darko Rajakovic, even in the middle of games. Dick fouled future Hall of Famer James Harden early in the second quarter of Toronto’s lopsided 127-107 loss to the…
5 Alberta hockey teams exiled by AJHL oppose league’s punishment
An unjustified and heavy-handed response. Mincing no words, the five teams heavily punished by the Alberta Junior Hockey League this week following news they were allegedly leaving for the BCHL issued a group statement after having their season schedules seriously…
Poeltl at peace with Raptors overhaul
TORONTO – This is not the Toronto Raptors team that Jakob Poeltl re-signed with in the off-season. He’s OK with that. Poeltl was traded back to Toronto ahead of last season’s NBA deadline, then the centre re-signed with the Raptors…
Five 2018 World Juniors players told to surrender to police: report
Five members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors hockey team have been told to surrender to police and are set to face charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont., according to a media report. The Globe…
Raptors have crash course over three-day break
TORONTO – A new-look Toronto Raptors team means turning a three-day break into a mini-training camp. The Raptors have introduced five new players to their roster in the past month, trading for Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown, Jordan…
Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 NBA games for positive drug test – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 23, 2024 4:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating its anti-drug program…
Jackson leads hurting Grizzlies past Raptors
TORONTO – There has been so much turnover on the Toronto Raptors roster that even some of their newer players feel like they’re veterans. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies past Toronto 108-100 on…
Rideau Canal still closed to skating as temperatures not in ‘sweet spot’
Ice skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa still hasn’t opened, although ice preparations are underway. However, one official says the temperature still might not be in the “sweet spot.” Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson told Global News that the…
Soccer teams may automatically lose games if fans commit racism: FIFA – National
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action after he suffered racist abuse on Saturday night. And FIFA President Gianni Infantino suggested “an automatic forfeit” for…
Ujiri preaches patience after Siakam trade
TORONTO – Patience and flexibility were Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri’s watchwords a day after trading all-star Pascal Siakam. Ujiri explained the rationale behind the deal that sent Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for three players and three draft picks,…
Canadian bodybuilder with MS and her dream of making it big on world stage
Marie Pontini is a force to be reckoned with. The 43-year-old is training to compete in the wheelchair division of the Arnold Amateur international bodybuilding competition taking place in Columbus, Ohio at the end of February. She’s hoping to be…
Shawn Barber, Canadian pole vault champion, dies from medical complications – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29. Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle,…
Raptors assign Kira Lewis Jr. to G-League team
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2024 12:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Kira Lewis Jr. has been sent down to the G-League by the Raptors two days after he was traded…
Pascal Siakam’s impact on Toronto remains
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam is no longer a Raptor but his love affair with Toronto will continue. The 29-year-old all-star forward was traded from the Raptors to the Indiana Pacers earlier this week, the last major player from Toronto’s 2019…
Vucevic’s double-double leads Bulls past Raptors
TORONTO – Bruce Brown wasn’t sure if he’d even play for the Raptors just six hours after he arrived in Toronto, but he knew his abilities to cut to the basket and set picks would make the trip with him…
UFC’s Sean Strickland berates reporter in anti-LGBTQ, anti-Trudeau rant
UFC champ Sean Strickland unleashed an expletive-laced tirade against a reporter, Justin Trudeau and people in the LGBTQ community during a media event in Toronto. Strickland, the current middleweight champion, is in Toronto in the run-up to Saturday’s UFC match…
Trent helps Raptors shoot the lights out vs. Heat
TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. wasn’t going to miss his opportunity — or many baskets — as emotions ran high in the Toronto Raptors locker room. Trent had a season-high 28 points, combined with a season-best eight three-pointers, as Toronto…
Reports: Raptors trade Siakam to Pacers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 2:52 pm Updated January 17, 2024 3:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, according to…
Blue Jays claim catcher Serven off waivers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2024 4:16 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball…
Well done, brother: Hulk Hogan helps rescue teen girl from flipped car – National
Hulk Hogan has long been a hero in wrestling circles, but his latest actions take his heroics far beyond the ring. According to recent reports, the WWE legend sprang into action over the weekend, helping to rescue a teen girl…
Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96
TORONTO – Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan. Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists to power the…
‘Pickleball is crazy’: Genie Bouchard on her pro debut and differences with tennis
Montreal-born tennis star Eugenie Bouchard made her much-anticipated pro pickleball debut on Wednesday and in her words, “it was better than expected.” “Look, pickleball is crazy,” said Bouchard, adding she’s happy with how it went despite losing. Bouchard was competing…
Blue Jays sign 11 players to avoid arbitration
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 11, 2024 8:55 pm Updated January 11, 2024 9:10 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including…
Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse
In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec’s Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season. Referees in the association, most of whom are between 14 and 16…
Raptors’ Siakam out against Clippers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 9:32 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back…
Raptors coach goes on epic rant about ‘outrageous’ officiating after loss to Lakers
Coach Darko Rajakovic lost his cool about the officiating on Tuesday night after his Toronto Raptors were edged by the Lakers in Los Angeles by a single point 132-131. The coach’s fist-slamming, angry response has since gone viral as Rajakovic…
Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl out indefinitely
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 9, 2024 3:10 pm Updated January 9, 2024 4:42 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl is out indefinitely with a left ankle…
Barrett, Quickley thrilled to join Raptors
TORONTO – RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he’d been traded to his hometown…
World junior hockey quarterfinal to feature Canada-Czechia rematch
Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year’s world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midway through the third period in Halifax before a pair…
Olympian Oscar Pistorius released on parole after nearly 9 years in jail – National
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion after authorities secretly moved the world-famous double-amputee athlete who killed his girlfriend at an undisclosed time to avoid…
Atkins ‘disappointed’ that Ohtani went to Dodgers
Ross Atkins shares your disappointment, Blue Jays fans. He also felt the sting of Shohei Ohtani turning down Toronto. Atkins spoke with media on Wednesday after the signings of centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier and utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Although the Blue…
Mangiapane, Huberdeau help Flames beat Wild 3-1
Andrew Mangiapane and Jonathan Huberdeau scored first-period goals for Calgary, and Blake Coleman added an empty-netter as the Flames held on to beat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Tuesday night. Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves in net to earn…
Kiermaier motivated by free agency snubs
Kevin Kiermaier wants to show up all the teams that passed him over in free agency, and he wants the Toronto Blue Jays to prove all their doubters wrong too. “A motivated Kevin Kiermaier is the most dangerous Kevin Kiermaier…
Canada exits world junior hockey championship after 3-2 loss to Czechs
Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as Czechia survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat Canada 3-2 and advance to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday….
Six-game road trip gives Raptors a chance to jell
TORONTO – RJ Barrett’s face dropped when he realized he was going to be headed back out on the road. Barrett had spent most of December travelling with the New York Knicks and was traded, along with Immanuel Quickley, to…
New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121
TORONTO – The Scotiabank Arena crowd was almost as loud as it was in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship. This time though, it was to welcome RJ Barrett back to his hometown. Pascal Siakam scored 36…
Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL’s trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season
Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal’s captain — a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey’s all-time greats — has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the end of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season….
NHL forward Reggie Savage, who played for Nordiques, Capitals, dies at 53
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 30, 2023 10:40 am Updated December 30, 2023 8:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size NHL forward forward Reggie Savage, who played for the Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals, has…
Reports: Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks
TORONTO – Canadian guard RJ Barrett is set to play for the country’s lone NBA team after a major trade between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Toronto dealt forwards OG Anunoby…
Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks on Saturday for guard…
Blue Jays agree to terms with Kiner-Falefa
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2023 11:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million,…
Canada falls to Sweden 2-0 in group play at World Juniors
Hugo Havelid made 21 saves in Sweden’s 2-0 victory over Canada at the world junior hockey championship on Friday. Tom Willander and Noah Ostlund scored for the tournament hosts, who clinched top spot in Group A with a trio of shutouts….
Blue Jays re-sign Kiermaier to one-year deal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 28, 2023 7:47 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, US$10.5-million contract. Kiermaier won a gold glove…
Celebrini’s 5-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf, with two each, Brayden Yager, Owen Allard, Fraser Minten, Matthew Wood and Matthew Poitras…
Planning a ski trip? Fewer runs open amid mild weather across Canada – National
Ski resorts are facing challenging conditions amid warmer weather across Canada during a typically busy holiday week, limiting the runs open. Blue Mountain in Ontario as of Wednesday had just one out of 11 runs open. In an email to…
Reports: Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with Blue Jays
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 27, 2023 12:06 pm Updated December 27, 2023 12:07 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays according to several media…
Canada wins 5-2 against Finland in world junior opener
Nate Danielson had a goal and an assist as Canada defeated Finland 5-2 on Tuesday to open the world junior hockey championship. Macklin Celebrini and Owen Allard also scored for the Canadians, who got 24 saves from Mathis Rousseau in…
The extreme sport of Freediving has Montrealers holding their breath
Holding their breath for minutes at a time, plunging to incredible depths — the extreme sport of freediving is growing in popularity as more and more Montrealers look to push their bodies to the limit. “The sport is exploding basically,”…
Clarkson, Markkanen help Jazz rally past Raptors
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will have thoughts of Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen dancing in their heads over the NBA’s holiday break. Clarkson scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Markkanen added nine of his…
Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ best effort came too late and was too little. Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Toronto comeback bid to earn a 113-104 win over the…
Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program
TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child…
Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
Descrease article font size Increase article font size CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada for an NBA game due to his past legal problems, a person familiar with the situation told…
Trent has first NBA double-double as Raptors win
TORONTO – It was clear from the start of the Toronto Raptors season that Gary Trent Jr. would be the odd man out, moving from the starting rotation to the bench. But Trent’s learning to feel the rhythm of the…
Raptors’ improved communication paying off
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby said that he has learned how to…
Boy, 11, dies after getting hit by puck during minor hockey practice in Quebec
An 11-year-old boy has died after he was hit by puck Tuesday during a minor league hockey practice north of Montreal. St-Eustache police confirmed the young player’s death in a news release Friday, just days after the incident occurred at…
Trae Young leads Hawks past Raptors 125-104
TORONTO – Grabbing offensive rebounds was at the core of the Toronto Raptors’ strategy as they looked for a second consecutive win against the Atlanta Hawks. Things did not go according to plan. Trae Young scored 38 points and had…
In first news conference with Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani dodges questions about Tommy John surgery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery. “At the time of the announcement, we didn’t know which way we…
Halifax youth basketball league banning fans over ‘unexplainable’ spectator behaviour
A Halifax minor basketball association has banned spectators from games this weekend, citing ‘concerning behaviour’ towards officials and players that have ‘reached a tipping point.’ In a letter to club presidents, Metro Basketball Association’s league manager, Chris Lerette, said they…
Basketball star Gilgeous-Alexander named Canada’s top athlete
Descrease article font size Increase article font size NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year in 2023. The honour is given out annually by the Toronto Star and voted on by…
Siakam’s three-point touch returns in Raptors win
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam scored 33 points in his best three-point shooting performance in over a month as the Toronto Raptors held off the Atlanta Hawks 135-128 on Wednesday. Siakam pulled down seven rebounds and had seven assists as Toronto…
Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam can’t deny that the Raptors have taken some hard knocks during slump that has seen Toronto lose six of their past seven games. But Siakam says there’s a lot more fight left in him and his…
BC Place will need a FIFA facelift, but the price tag remains unclear
When the world’s top soccer stars hit the pitch in Vancouver for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, they’ll be doing it in a freshly renovated stadium. B.C. PavCo, the Crown corporation that owns the stadium, has released a request for…
COMMENTARY: What the Blue Jays can learn from missing out on Shohei Ohtani
This past weekend, Toronto Blue Jays fans experienced a roller coaster of emotions when it seemed like Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was going to sign with Toronto, only to be heartbroken after he signed a US$700 million, 10-year contract with…
Canada’s safe sport commission announced, but Ottawa stops short of inquiry – National
Canada’s sports minister announced a national commission to delve into safe-sport problems, but stopped short of a public inquiry. Carla Qualtrough unveiled several measures Monday in Ottawa, including a Future of Sport in Canada Commission that will hold a summit…
Blue Jays fans ‘heartbroken’ after Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
The prospect of landing a generational talent had stirred excitement in Toronto, but the pursuit ended in disappointment for the Blue Jays faithful when Ohtani agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday….
Buffalo Bills coach sorry for using 9/11 hijackers as team inspiration – National
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday he regrets using a reference to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks as a means of motivation during a team meeting four years ago. The incident reportedly occurred during a 2019 Bills…
Is Shohei Ohtani headed to the Toronto Blue Jays? Speculation that decision may come soon
Speculation is running wild that a decision from Shohei Ohtani on which team he will sign with could come as early as this week. A post on X from sportswriter Jon Morosi on Friday said a “decision is imminent, possibly…
Rumours fuel Shohei Ohtani signing speculation
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 8, 2023 7:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani still has not signed with a team despite a day filled with online speculation including…
‘Unselfish’ mantra sticking with Raptors
TORONTO – Before the Toronto Raptors season began, team president Masai Ujiri insisted that this version of the club would be unselfish. Forward Scottie Barnes thinks that Ujiri’s prediction has been borne out over the first 20 games of the…
Porter to become fixture in Raptors rotation
TORONTO – Otto Porter Jr. smiled when he heard that Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had called him a calming influence. “That’s my job,” said Porter. Porter played 14 minutes in Toronto’s disappointing 112-103 loss to the Miami Heat…
Heat hold off Raptors for 112-103 victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors put themselves in holes they just couldn’t dig out of Wednesday night. And head coach Darko Rajakovic said discipline, or a lack thereof, was a factor. Caleb Martin had 24 points and 12 rebounds as…
Prof: Many potential benefits to an Ohtani signing
A so-called “overpay” for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associate professor said. “The amount of attention, not…
Raptors’ Gradey Dick learning on two teams
TORONTO – Gradey Dick might be the busiest player on the Toronto Raptors. The 20-year-old rookie forward is seeing regular playing minutes in his first season in the NBA, but also logging even more time on the court with the…
‘The greatest’: Big crowds, big emotions in B.C. for Christine Sinclair sendoff
Big crowds and big emotions were on the menu as British Columbia’s biggest stadium prepared to play farewell host to one of the country’s most iconic athletes. After more than two decades in the sport, women’s soccer superstar Christine Sinclair…
IIHF mandates neck protectors for hockey players – National
Hockey players in international games will soon be required to wear neck laceration protectors on the ice, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced on Monday. While the exact date that the mandate will go into effect has not been…
A rare break helps Raptors focus on consistency
TORONTO – A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and his teammates returned to practice at…
Barnes wears signed Sinclair jersey as tribute
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted December 1, 2023 11:38 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made a small contribution to the ongoing celebration of Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair on…