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Kirk’s three-run blast lifts Jays over Orioles

TORONTO – Even though 35-year-old Chris Bassitt is approaching 1,100 career innings, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher can still learn

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Paris 2024 cancels marathon swim test run over Seine water quality concerns – National

By Kate Brumback and Tom Nouvian The Associated Press Posted August 6, 2024 7:56 am Updated August 6, 2024 11:31

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5 things to know from Monday at the Paris Games – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – From Canada’s medal streak ending at nine days to Andre

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Canadians into beach volleyball quarterfinals – National

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Notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size PARIS – Here are some notable quotes from the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Five things to watch in Paris on Monday – National

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Canada sets a fast first-half medal pace in Paris – National

PARIS – Canada’s team in Paris was on pace for a record Olympic Games at halftime after a mortifying soccer

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Five things to watch in Paris on Sunday – National

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Canada drops two overtime games in 3×3 basketball – National

PARIS – Canada’s record fell to 3-3 in Olympic women’s 3×3 basketball play following a pair of overtime losses to

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Canada wins bronze in trampoline gymnastics – National

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Jays sign first-round pick Trey Yesavage

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 1, 2024 4:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article

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Crowd loudly boos convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde at Olympics – National

Beach volleyball player and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde was heartily booed by the crowd during his first

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U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle gold in Olympic record time – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Katie Ledecky blitzed the field to retain her 1,500 meters freestyle title

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Watching the Games: Olympic TV/streaming guide – National

CBC’s Paris 2024 Streaming and TV Schedule for Sunday, July 28, 2024 All times Eastern 2:50 a.m. Rowing – Preliminary

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Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 26, 2024 5:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article

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Canada’s soccer head coach suspended from Olympics in drone spying scandal – National

Canadian Olympic Committee chief executive officer David Shoemaker says the head coach of the national women’s soccer team was likely

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Tampa Bay Rays blast Toronto Blue Jays 13-0

TORONTO – Taj Bradley pitched six shutout innings and allowed only two hits in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 13-0 rout

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ball hockey referee left with fractured skull, jaw after removing player from game

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Jays recall Eisert, option Francis to minors

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chomche signs two-way deal with Raptors

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 10, 2024 11:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article

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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

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Toronto Raptors waiting on Sasha Vezenkov

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Alvarez’s three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2

TORONTO – It’s a hard time to be a Toronto Blue Jay. Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and

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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

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Horwitz, Springer homer in Blue Jays 7-6 win

TORONTO – Spencer Horwitz loves the chess match of an at bat, especially doing it at the highest level of

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Yankees rally in sixth inning, beat Blue Jays 16-5

TORONTO – A three-run homer from Juan Soto and Gleyber Torres’s two-run blast sparked a six-run sixth inning and a

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Reports: Quickley signs deal to stay with Raptors

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2024 10:18 am Updated June 28, 2024 10:19 am 1 min read

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Springer hits two three-run homers in Jays’ win

TORONTO – George Springer continued to swing a hot bat by slamming two early three-run homers to push the Toronto

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Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup loss means they miss out on ultra rare feat

If the Edmonton Oilers had won the Stanley Cup, they would have secured their names in history not just for

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Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 10:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article

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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

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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

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‘I’ve basically given up’: Jays fans reeling as Red Sox collapse extends losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a rut, and fans are feeling the pain. So far, it’s been a season

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Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup

In a heartbreaking defeat, the Edmonton Oilers’ bid to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in sports history fell

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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans across Canada prepare for epic Game 7

The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida

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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,

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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Oilers embracing Edmonton’s playoff fever: ‘The excitement’s high’

Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton —

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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

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Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3 to complete sweep

TORONTO – Enmanuel Valdez and Jarren Duran hit solo homers to power the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 victory

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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

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Blue Jays place shortstop Bichette on 10-day IL

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the

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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

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Brennan helps Guardians past Blue Jays 3-1

TORONTO – Will Brennan’s solo home run in the fourth inning helped the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over

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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

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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

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Pride Toronto says connection with Jays is strong

TORONTO – A year after a most unusual lead-up to the Toronto Blue Jays’ annual Pride weekend, the executive director

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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

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World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Edmonton Oilers back in Stanley Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrate

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final in a celebration reaching north of the Arctic Circle and

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Meet Mama Stanley, the passionate Edmonton Oilers fan

Descrease article font size Increase article font size You’ve probably seen a woman dressed up as the Stanley Cup at

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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Jays release City Connect ‘Night Mode’ uniform

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All charges dropped against golfer Scottie Scheffler after arrest – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Almost two weeks after world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested

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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

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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

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Manitoba principal writes letter to young Oilers fan’s parents to let him watch late games

As a nine-year-old kid, there’s nothing worse than having to go to bed instead of staying up late to watch

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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

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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

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Hintz, Henrique both game-time decisions with Oilers looking to take 2-0 lead in WCF

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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

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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

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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

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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

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WNBA franchise officially awarded to Toronto

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 23, 2024 6:25 am Updated May 23, 2024 9:03 am 1 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Brendan Shanahan says ‘accountability is on me.’ Will the Leafs roster change?

Toronto Maple Leafs management stress they will look at “everything” this offseason to improve the hockey club after another playoff

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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

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‘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

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Guerrero’s 3 RBI’s help Jays rally past Twins 10-8

TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4 for 5 with three RBIs, a run, and a stolen base as the

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Jays acquire reliever Kuhnel from Astros

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Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came wearing shin pads, running shoes, soccer scarf and a smile. The federal government came with

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Michael Massey lifts Royals over Blue Jays 4-1

TORONTO – Jose Berrios made just one mistake in an otherwise impressive outing as he continues to dominate on the

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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

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Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays rested all-star shortstop Bo Bichette and key relievers Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano weren’t

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Jays reinstate Jansen from injured list

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2024 3:48 pm Updated April 15, 2024 3:49 pm 1 min read

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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New-look Rogers Centre impresses fans

TORONTO – The new-look Rogers Centre made an excellent first impression on fans during the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener.

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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 10:13 am 1 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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Jays’ Cabrera handed three-game suspension, fine

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2024 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article

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Raptors’ Porter subject of gambling investigation

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors season took another turn for the worse as backup centre Jontay Porter became the subject

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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