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TORONTO – Part of John Schneider’s mission as the Toronto Blue Jays manager is to be bullish on his lineup, even when his team struggles. Despite only two wins in the first six outings of a nine-game homestand, Schneider kept his smile after three close weekend games that netted two losses against the major-league-leading Detroit […]

Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of […]

TORONTO – Ernie Clement emerged for his post-game session with reporters on Saturday with a massive ice bag on his right throwing shoulder. If a body part required treatment for the Toronto Blue Jays offensive hero, the best bet would have been his left kneecap. Clement was felled in the second inning when he fouled […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Riley Greene homered and added a two-run double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 series-opening win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Greene homered in the second inning and knocked in two more runs in the fifth. Zach McKinstry and Javier Baez […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider resisted the temptation to employ Anthony Santander as a ninth-inning pinch-hitter on Friday. Schneider gave his struggling slugger a day off partly to rest a sore shoulder and partly to reset after a series against the Tampa Bay Rays […]

By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted May 16, 2025 11:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Ontario’s integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules. Amin Massoudi now runs Atlas Strategic Advisors, but previously served as Ford’s principal secretary until […]

TORONTO – From game to game Kevin Gausman isn’t sure how his splitter is going to work and that’s a big problem for the Toronto Blue Jays starter. Gausman gave up six runs on 10 hits as Toronto fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Thursday afternoon. The 34-year-old said that he struggled with […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted May 14, 2025 9:47 pm Updated May 14, 2025 9:48 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Alejandro Kirk’s three-run blast powered the Toronto Blue Jays past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday. Kirk’s third home run of the season […]

TORONTO – Physics is at the heart of baseball. Take a 96.9 m.p.h. fastball from Ryan Pepiot, add Alejandro Kirk’s bat moving at 75.1 m.p.h., and it equals a 407-foot three-run homer to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Kirk has never been swinging the bat […]

TORONTO – Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he’d become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to escape the war in Ukraine. He didn’t know much about hockey, he said, but after he was given tickets to a Jets game he fell in love with the sport […]

TORONTO – Daulton Varsho has never swung the bat harder and it’s all thanks to a small adjustment at the plate. Varsho had a three-run blast in the eighth inning for a short-lived Blue Jays lead and a solo home run earlier in the game as Toronto fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 11-9 on […]

Hockey is more than just Canada’s favourite sport. It can also be good for business, especially as many consumers have frozen spending at places like restaurants and bars, experts say. With many cutting back on expenses amidst fears of a recession, three Canadian teams making deep playoff runs could help spur a boost in consumer […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2025 8:41 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion. The Raptors will […]

Warning: This story contains sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised. The recent sentencing of former junior hockey player Noah Corson has renewed calls for young men to better understand consent and the law, an advocate says. On Monday, the ex-Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) player was sentenced to two years less a day in […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2025 6:54 pm Updated May 7, 2025 6:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Outfielder Jonatan Clase was recalled from triple-A Buffalo and right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays’ major-league roster […]

Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this post-season to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series. The Oilers, who came back from 2-0 down, set a National Hockey […]

Florida forward Sam Bennett will not be suspended after hitting Toronto netminder Anthony Stolarz with his elbow in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 win over the Panthers in the opening game of their second round NHL Playoff series. An NHL spokesperson confirmed to Global News on Tuesday that there will be no discipline in connection to […]

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2025 5:03 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Gabriel Arias’s two-run single was part of a three-run fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series. […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2025 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitchers Spencer Turnbull and José Ureña to one-year major league contracts, the Major League Baseball club announced Monday. Turnbull was optioned […]

TORONTO – Manager John Schneider has faith the Toronto Blue Jays offence will emerge from its early-season funk. The Blue Jays dropped the final two outings of their three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians because of a lack of clutch hitting. Schneider’s lineup left a whopping 25 runners on base in the series, including nine […]

With the federal election over, the spotlight is back on the NHL playoffs with thousands of fans gathering Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre to display their Canadian pride and cheer on teams in the “Battle of Ontario.” Hockey has been part of Canadian identity for decades, but right now, the sport may once […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays would have loved to celebrate a trifecta of positive results on Kentucky Derby day. But after Daniel Schneemann’s first career grand slam home run in the ninth inning pushed the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 come-from-behind win, they settled for a return-to-form outing from starter Kevin Gausman and shortstop […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size JOHN CHIDLEY-HILL – Nathan Lukes’s two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 win in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. With George Springer on third and pinch-runner Daulton Varsho on second, Lukes’ drive off reliever Jakob […]

TORONTO – Manager John Schneider believes that George Springer, the elder statesman of the Toronto Blue Jays, is off to a significant start to the season because he’s at peace with himself. In the Blue Jays’ third win in a row, a 5-3 decision in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, the […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Blue Jays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday for Toronto’s second comeback victory in a row. Daulton Varsho had a solo shot in the seventh as […]

TORONTO – Baseball may rely on data analytics the most of North America’s professional sports, but the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to make a case for the intangibles of the game. Toronto earned two consecutive come-from-behind victories over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and Thursday, erasing deficits of seven runs and two runs […]

From the time she was little, tagging along with her mom to CrossFit classes, it’s been a love of pushing boundaries for Saskatoon’s Etta Love. “Every important memory for me, I have a barbell attached to it in some way,” said Love. These days, the 17-year-old can either be found in her family’s garage, which […]

TORONTO – Some Major League Baseball players would be offended if the opposing team intentionally walked the two hitters ahead of them to load the bases in extra innings. But not Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. He was philosophical about it. Kirk’s RBI single in the 10th inning completed Toronto’s comeback for a 7-6 […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Wilyer Abreu’s three-run blast capped a four-run inning as Boston’s big bats carried the Red Sox to a 10-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Rafael Devers crushed a 422-foot home run to the second deck in right field to lead off the […]

TORONTO – Daulton Varsho was tracking a deep fly ball off Jarren Duran’s bat near the warning track at Rogers Centre when he tried to turn to his right and ended up tripping over his own feet. “I said a profanity word in my head,” laughed Varsho afterwards. “But then I was like, ‘Alright, where’s […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 27, 2025 11:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Sunday morning. In a corresponding move, the Jays transferred right-hander Ryan Burr to […]

The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase “Go Habs Go!” as the provincial language watchdog takes heat for objecting to the English word “go.” In a statement Friday, Quebec’s French-language minister said the slogan is part of “our DNA, our identity,” and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team. “It’s […]

They don’t have a name yet, but when they hit the ice at the Pacific Coliseum next season, Vancouver’s new professional women’s hockey team will be clad in uniforms of Pacific blue and cream. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) made it official on Wednesday, announcing Canada’s third-largest city would be the home of its […]

As the clock ticks down to the end of April, all eyes in Canada are fixed on the country’s most important campaign. Not the federal election, of course, but the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Five Canadian teams remain in contention: the Edmonton Oilers, the Winnipeg Jets, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs and […]

City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a complaint to Quebec’s language watchdog. Montreal’s transit agency is now using the French expression “Allez! Canadiens Allez!” on the electronic displays on the front of its buses to show support for the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff run. The decision was made because the word “go” is […]

It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the club last made the playoffs. The absence was felt not just at the Canadian Tire Centre where the Sens play their home games, but also at local restaurants and pubs. […]

TORONTO – The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company is keen to unlock underappreciated value from its growing collection of sports assets after extending its national hockey broadcast rights and signing a deal to expand its stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Rogers believes its sports portfolio is now “unrivalled in […]

Martin St. Louis wanted a victory. It didn’t happen Monday night, but the way his young group rallied after a difficult start gave the Montreal bench boss reason to think a win might not be far away. The underdog Canadiens showed they’re ready for a fight despite losing Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with the […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 2:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list. Lukes will also be active for Friday’s series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners. […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – After Randy Arozarena’s bases-loaded single, Rowdy Tellez smashed a two-out grand slam to push the Seattle Mariners to an 8-4 win in 12 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Arozarena’s hit to right field and 430-foot blast from Tellez off reliever Jacob Barnes […]

It has taken longer than expected, but the Ottawa Senators are in the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Senators, who claimed the first wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s been a long, […]

Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win. The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs. “Yeah, a little bit,” Demidov said when asked if facing the Capitals captain — […]

Martin St. Louis carried an underlying belief in himself throughout his playing career, beating the odds to reach the Hall of Fame. Now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, that confidence is becoming contagious. St. Louis has made believers of his players, spurring the Canadiens to a playoff berth earlier than expected in the storied […]

TORONTO – Even though 30 months have elapsed and the rosters have been altered since they met in the 2022 American League wild-card series, there still are bitter feelings between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. That was evident in an emotional afternoon at Rogers Centre on Saturday when Blue Jays starter Jose Berríos […]

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 9:42 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Right-hander Bowden Francis allowed a run in six innings, while George Springer belted two hits and scored twice to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the […]

TORONTO – Addison Barger’s rocket right arm added an electrifying element to all the fervour at Rogers Centre on Good Friday. The Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder checked in for three assists in the home side’s 3-1 win against the Seattle Mariners before 40,263 in the series opener. “What a cannon,” Toronto manager John Schneider yelled […]

TORONTO – Masai Ujiri believes there are three ways to build a successful NBA team: the draft, via trade or in free agency. The Raptors president said at his season-ending news conference on Wednesday that his front office has done well to turn the team’s fortunes around and Toronto is poised return to the post-season. […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 17, 2025 2:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old has a .067 batting average in 10 games and […]

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2025 3:58 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto starter Chris Bassitt threw five shutout innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season to help the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the […]

TORONTO – Starter Chris Bassitt set the tone for the Blue Jays on Wednesday by striking out 10 batters over five shutout innings. The Toronto bullpen took care of the rest and set a franchise record along the way. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and had two RBIs as Toronto […]

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2025 1:02 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, who’s on the injured list due to right thumb inflammation, was scheduled to visit a hand specialist on Wednesday in Florida. Toronto manager John Schneider […]

TORONTO – Blue Jays outfielder Alan Roden has been getting consistent playing time over the first few weeks of his rookie season. On Tuesday night, he showed that he seems to be settling into a groove. Roden doubled and scored Toronto’s first run and later added his first career homer as the Blue Jays defeated […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Austin Riley drove in five runs with a pair of homers and Sean Murphy hit a two-run blast to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Murphy went deep in the first inning […]

TORONTO – Toronto starter Easton Lucas finally gave up his first earned run of the season on Monday night. The problem for the Blue Jays left-hander was once the Atlanta Braves started scoring, they didn’t let up. Austin Riley drove in five runs with a pair of homers and Sean Murphy hit a two-run blast […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2025 12:29 pm Updated April 13, 2025 12:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton , the team announced Sunday. The length of the contract and financial details of it […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 2:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth US$500 million. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after […]

Dozens of Montreal Canadiens fans gathered at Toronto Pearson Airport to chant Ivan Demidov‘s name as he arrived in Canada after a long flight from Russia Thursday night. Dressed in Habs jerseys, they say they wanted to catch a glimpse and welcome the 19-year-old they hope becomes the team’s next star player. “I haven’t seen […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have locked up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term contract extension that could see the face of the franchise spend his entire career with Canada’s lone big-league team. Two days after reports surfaced the two sides had agreed to a deal, the Blue Jays made it official Wednesday […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 6:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2025 2:53 pm Updated April 10, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors waived centre Orlando Robinson and forward Cole Swider on Thursday. Robinson averaged 8.1 rebounds and 5.9 rebounds over 35 […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2025 9:51 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had a double-double and the Raptors routed the Charlotte Hornets 126-96 on Wednesday as Toronto had its starters play limited minutes. Barnes finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds […]

TORONTO – As Jonathan Mogbo clocked out of the game for the last time, Scotiabank Arena announcer Herbie Kuhn announced that he was the first NBA rookie to complete a triple-double this season and the entire Toronto Raptors bench swarmed the 23-year-old forward. Mogbo had 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes as well as head coach Darko Rajakovic all said there was a different feeling at OVO Athletic […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2025 6:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Scottie Barnes is back in the lineup for the Toronto Raptors tonight. Barnes had been listed as questionable on Toronto’s personnel report ahead of the Raptors game with […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans are starting the week with a home run. Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has consistently said he wanted to be a Blue Jay for his entire career, and news broke Monday morning that that just may be the case. Following prolonged negotiations, the 26-year-old first baseman and the Jays have agreed […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2025 6:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram won’t make his Toronto Raptors debut this season. Head coach Darko Rajakovic says it “isn’t realistic” for Ingram to fully recover from a sprained ankle before […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2025 10:09 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Tim Hardaway Jr. had 23 points as the Detroit Pistons fended off the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday to clinch a playoff berth. Jalen Duren had a double-double with 21 […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2025 2:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed forward Cole Swider for the remainder of the season Saturday. The six-foot-eight, 220-pound Swider is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 17.8 minutes in […]

Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, “Ovi! Ovi!” He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history side by side. At this moment, they are tied at 894 goals apiece after Ovechkin scored twice Friday night to match Gretzky’s […]

TORONTO – After another solid scoring performance Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter still wanted to put the team first. Walter had 22 points to lead Toronto’s offence in a 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Asked about his improved play after returning from a strained right quad on March 23, Walter tried to […]

TORONTO – Canadian Shaedon Sharpe’s 36-point performance led the Portland Trail Blazers past the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Thursday. Sharpe, from London, Ont., was in an all-Canadian backcourt with Toronto’s Dalano Banton as Portland (34-43) won back-to-back games. Sharpe added six rebounds and five assists, while Banton had 23 points. Deni Avdija had a double-double […]

TORONTO – Shaedon Sharpe’s having a record-setting season for himself and for a Canadian. Sharpe’s 36-point performance led the Portland Trail Blazers past Toronto 112-103 on Thursday, tying a personal best and scoring the most points by a Canadian against the Raptors. Sharpe wasn’t even aware that he had made history at Scotiabank Arena until […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Easton Lucas held the Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start as the Toronto Blue defeated Washington 4-2 in interleague play Wednesday. It was hardly baseball weather with snow falling outside Rogers Centre for the 3:07 p.m. local […]

TORONTO – Easton Lucas was beaming Wednesday after limiting the Washington Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, a 4-2 interleague win for the Toronto Blue Jays. There was more work ahead, however, for the 28-year-old from California. “I got back (to the locker-room) and I had a […]

While baseball is a game on the cutting edge of data analysis, rarely has it resulted in notable changes to equipment, at least nothing like what has happened recently with the so-called “torpedo bat.” The oddly shaped bat came to the forefront a few days ago after three New York Yankees crushed nine home runs […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – A team bunting contest in spring training took a bite out of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s wallet but proved to be a worthwhile investment Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Will Wagner bunted his way on to first base as part […]

For Alex Ovechkin, scoring the 890th goal of his career wasn’t such a sweet moment; in fact, moving five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record didn’t matter much to the 39-year-old after an 8-5 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres. “Right now, we lost three in a row,” Ovechkin said. “It’s […]

TORONTO – Andres Gimenez hit his third home run in five games and Bowden Francis gave up two hits in six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday in interleague play. After his homer, Gimenez walked, was hit by a pitch, recorded his 100th career stolen base and doubled. Francis […]

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2025 4:38 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – George Springer’s two-run single and starter Chris Bassitt’s one-run performance in six innings of work was enough for a Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday […]

TORONTO – After learning newcomer Max Scherzer had been placed on the 15-day disabled list, Toronto Blue Jays veteran righty Chris Bassitt knew the importance of his first start of the young season. The Blue Jays bullpen had been stretched thin in the first three games against the Baltimore Orioles, surrendering 23 runs and 30 […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2025 11:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. The move was made so the future Hall of Famer can […]

TORONTO – Max Scherzer is, well, mad. The 40-year-old surefire Hall of Famer hoped to be a contributor for the Blue Jays when he signed a one-year, US$15.5 million contract with Toronto on Feb. 4. But lingering discomfort in his thumb hampered his ability to get ready during spring training and led to a strained […]

TORONTO – Alan Roden streaked toward centre field from his spot in left, tracking a fly ball off the bat of Baltimore Orioles’ designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn. Roden stretched out, getting parallel with the Rogers Centre turf, to get his glove under the ball for a diving snag and the first out of the second […]

TORONTO – As the Toronto Raptors veer toward the end of the season with a playoff berth out of sight, the team’s focus has turned toward development. But a 108-97 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, the Raptors’ third straight win, showed that development does not just apply to rookies and sophomores. The trio […]

As Wayne Gretzky’s time away from the game continues to grow, the Great One’s lengthy list of NHL records are being surpassed. Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby erased one on Thursday night by recording his 80th point, assuring him of finishing at a point-per-game pace for the 18th time. Crosby’s parents were at the rink […]

TORONTO – At this point Tyler O’Neill isn’t even trying to hit home runs on opening day, it just sort of happens. O’Neill went yard on opening day for a sixth consecutive year, adding to his Major League Baseball record set last season, to help the Baltimore Orioles crush the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 27, 2025 4:02 am Updated March 27, 2025 4:03 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their 2025 Major League Baseball season this afternoon against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays […]

TORONTO – Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. “I think we have a very complete team,” catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter. “You could see it in spring training — a solid lineup, the starting rotation, the bullpen. I really […]

Joe Rogan said he will not be attending an upcoming UFC fight in Montreal because he doesn’t “go to Canada anymore” and joked that he would “rather go to Russia.” The UFC commentator shared his thoughts on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, when asked if he will be in attendance to watch UFC fighter Belal Muhammad […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2025 4:41 pm Updated March 25, 2025 4:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, […]

TORONTO – With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that’s open — for now — the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season. The trade-deadline sell-off during last year’s disappointing 74-88 campaign could be […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2025 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Forward Brandon Ingram is progressing in his recovery from a high left ankle sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram has been running and doing some […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2025 8:27 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Devin Vassell led all scorers with 25 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sunday. Stephon Castle added 15 points as San Antonio (31-39) won […]

TORONTO – The rigours of an 82-game season and all the travel that comes with it are catching up to the Toronto Raptors. Scottie Barnes had 22 points, six rebounds and six assists as Toronto came out flat in a 123-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The Raptors had just returned from […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2025 6:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS – The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer. The Jays led 1-0 […]

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. A full 20 years later in 1994, the 45-year-old Foreman became the oldest man to win the heavyweight championship, throwing one perfect combination to steal Michael […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 21, 2025 4:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, José Berríos pitched five-plus solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2025 4:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 1:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the club. […]

Nestled in a minor-league workout area away from the big-league training fields at the Blue Jays’ player development complex, Ricky Tiedemann lowers his six-foot-four 220-pound frame into a deep squat. Sporting a sleeve on his surgically repaired left arm, the highly ranked prospect is shifting weight, loosening his hips, and re-establishing pitching stances as he […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2025 8:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SARASOTA – Ryan Mountcastle hit two home runs, drove in four runs and led the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in exhibition baseball action […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2025 4:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Carter Cunningham homered in the bottom of the ninth as a Toronto Blue Jays split-squad beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in spring training action Monday. Cunningham’s homer […]

Alan Roden is proving he’s up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielders have been in the spotlight for different reasons in recent weeks and their strong pre-season play has left team brass with some tough decisions to make ahead of the […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2025 11:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander José Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. Berrios will kick off the Blue Jays’ season for the second […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 4:29 pm Updated March 16, 2025 4:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. […]

TORONTO – It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors’ locker-room. Was that Jamal Shead’s first dunk of the season? The rookie guard cleared the Raptors bench as they rushed to congratulate his rim-rattler in Toronto’s 119-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. But once the game was over, the team’s leaders were […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2025 1:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Dillon Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. The deal is worth US$1.4 million. In a corresponding move, the […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2025 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Oliver Miller, a member of the Toronto Raptors during their inaugural season in 1995-96, has died. He was 54. The Raptors announced Miller’s death Wednesday and held a […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2025 9:21 pm Updated March 14, 2025 9:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size WEST PALM BEACH – Tyler Whitaker hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the […]

TORONTO – In a career-best offensive night, Jared Rhoden was still focused on what he had done defensively. Rhoden hit new highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 118-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for the first double-double of his NBA career. But it was his […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2025 4:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in pre-season play Thursday at TD Ballpark. Varsho, […]

A Virginia high school track runner who was seen hitting her opponent in the back of the head with a baton last week now faces a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery. The incident took place when Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker was competing in the 4×200-metre relay at a track meet at Liberty University […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jared Rhoden had a double-double in his second career NBA start to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday as both teams put out depleted lineups. Rhoden hit career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds as Toronto (23-43) won back-to-back […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2025 4:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Josh Rivera hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in spring training action […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As spring creeps closer, sports fans are gearing up to celebrate a new season in professional baseball — and that includes poking fun at some of the most flawed merchandise designs we’ve seen in a while. Overnight, sports apparel brand New Era has become the butt of […]

Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon reached a milestone Monday when he logged his 1,000th NHL career point. The 29-year-old centre, who already has a Stanley Cup and numerous other records on his resume, logged two assists for the Colorado Avalanche in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He appeared to have reached the milestone in the […]

TORONTO – A.J. Lawson of Brampton, Ont., came off Toronto’s bench for a career-high 32 points as the Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 119-104 on Monday. Lawson added 12 rebounds as four Toronto players had double-doubles for the Raptors (22-43), avenging a loss to Washington on Saturday. Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., and […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2025 5:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CLEARWATER – The Philadelphia Phillies took an early 5-0 lead and held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday in spring training action. J.T. Realmuto got things […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 9, 2025 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PORT CHARLOTTE – The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-9 in spring training action Sunday. Left fielder Will Robertson […]

TORONTO – Kyshawn George danced and bobbed as he moved around the visitors locker-room at Scotiabank Arena as Sexyy Red’s “Get It Sexyy” blasted from a nearby portable speaker. He may have had just five points, six rebounds and three assists on Saturday night, but his Wizards had fended off the Toronto Raptors for a […]

TORONTO – Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer’s NBA Draft. Bilal Coulibaly and rookie Alex Sarr each had a double-double as Washington (13-49) won back-to-back games. Coulibaly […]

TORONTO – There was no hiding A.J. Lawson’s smile when Scotiabank Arena in-game host Mark Strong announced his name as part of the Toronto Raptors’ starting lineup. The hometown boy had finally arrived. Lawson made his first-ever NBA start in Toronto’s 118-109 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday, validation after a long journey to […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a wire-to-wire win over the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday. Quickley added five rebounds and five assists to help Toronto (21-42) win its third straight. Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 22 […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 11:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound centre appeared in 10 games with the Memphis Grizzlies […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2025 4:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in spring training action Thursday. Bichette led […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2025 4:54 pm Updated March 5, 2025 4:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The commissioner of the National Hockey League, Gary Bettman, said any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Donald Trump administration’s tariffs could be “painful” […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2025 5:38 pm Updated March 5, 2025 5:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BRADENTON – Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman had a short but solid spring debut as the Blue Jays fell 7-6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2025 1:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted centre Orlando Robinson to a standard NBA contract and signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract. The six-foot-10, 235-pound […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2025 4:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday. Dick sustained a hyperextended knee in Sunday’s 104-102 win over […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2025 9:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is cutting 80 jobs, with a number of vacant positions also impacted under a company-wide restructuring. In a memo to employees Tuesday morning, […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2025 4:12 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND – Anthony Santander drove in three runs, fellow off-season addition Andrés Giménez drove in two and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 in spring training action […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2025 4:57 pm Updated March 2, 2025 5:20 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Bo Bichette had two hits including a home run, Philadelphia pitcher Konnor Ash walked in the winning run, and the Toronto Blue […]

U.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting his pal Wayne Gretzky isn’t too keen on Canada becoming America’s 51st state, but says the two will remain great friends despite not seeing eye to eye on the matter. In a post on Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Trump, the president said he’s concerned about […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 1, 2025 3:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NORTH PORT – The Toronto Blue Jays played to a 1-1 tie against the Atlanta Braves in spring training action on Saturday. Rainer Nunez drove in the Ione run for […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 28, 2025 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – The Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run fourth inning to earn a 10-7 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday in spring training action. It was a split-squad […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – The Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run fourth inning to earn a 10-7 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday in spring training action. It was a split-squad game for the Blue Jays (4-2), who later lost 6-3 in Tampa to the New York Yankees. […]

The American coach of the Canadian men’s national soccer team is not mincing words when it comes to Donald Trump. Jesse Marsch, the Wisconsin-born coach, blasted the U.S. president for his ongoing “51st state” remarks, calling them “insulting.” “I’d like to address the 51st state discourse, which I find unsettling and, frankly, insulting,” said Marsch […]

The American coach of the Canadian men’s national soccer team is not mincing words when it comes to Donald Trump. Jesse Marsch, the Wisconsin-born coach, blasted the U.S. president for his ongoing “51st state” remarks, calling them “insulting.” “I’d like to address the 51st state discourse, which I find unsettling and, frankly, insulting,” said Marsch […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2025 4:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SARASOTA – Canadian outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer as part of Baltimore’s seven-run second inning as the Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8 in spring training action […]

A new documentary makes the case that a change in Canada’s immigration policy more than 50 years ago has fuelled the country’s current boom in NBA players. “Inbound,” a short film on how Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s multiculturalism policy in the early 1970s brought an influx of immigrants to Canada whose children and grandchildren are […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – The Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the sixth inning and handed the Toronto Blue Jays their first loss of spring training with a 9-6 victory Wednesday. Philadelphia took the lead in what was a rough sixth inning for Jays pitchers Jacob Barnes and Richard […]

TORONTO – Three-point shooting is the weapon of choice in the modern NBA but the Toronto Raptors are struggling to find consistency from beyond the arc. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., made one of Toronto’s five three-pointers as the Raptors made 33 attempts from beyond the arc in a 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted February 25, 2025 9:24 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jayson Tatum had a double-double as the undermanned Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday. Tatum had 19 points, 11 assists and six rebounds as Boston (42-16) […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2025 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS – The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the ninth inning and hung on for an 8-7 pre-season win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 24, 2025 1:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND – The Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training game against the Detroit Tigers scheduled for Monday afternoon was cancelled due to rain. Right-hander Bowden Francis, Toronto’s scheduled starter, was set […]

TORONTO – Every now and then, Canadian Chris Boucher — the last remaining player from Toronto’s championship team — steps up to remind the Raptors faithful that he is still here. Boucher scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Raptors down the Phoenix Suns 127-109 in NBA action before 18,989 at Scotiabank […]

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2025 8:48 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian Chris Boucher came off the bench to score 23 points and grab 10 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 127-109 National Basketball Association victory against the Phoenix […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted February 21, 2025 10:12 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Tyler Herro led all scorers with 28 points as the Miami Heat recovered from a second-half collapse to beat the Toronto Raptors 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Herro added seven […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 22, 2025 1:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will wear their City Connect alternate uniforms on 13 occasions during the 2025 season, the team said Saturday. The uniform, first introduced last May, […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were missing two things against the Miami Heat: a solid effort in the first quarter and Jakob Poeltl. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 23 of his 29 points after halftime as the Toronto Raptors rallied against the Heat but ultimately lost to Miami 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Barrett […]

The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game Thursday night changed a lyric in “O Canada” as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks about making the country the 51st state. Publicist Adam Gonshor in an email to The Associated Press confirmed Chantal Kreviazuk changed […]

DUNEDIN – Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette looks and feels like himself again at spring training after an injury-plagued 2024 season. That’s good news for a player entering his walk year and a team that needs him to be in top form as it looks to bounce back from a last-place finish in the American […]

DUNEDIN – His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider plans to give the veteran right-fielder some reps in left field this […]

Jon Cooper is a hockey coach. He’s also aware of the world outside the rink. Relations between Canada and the United States are as frosty as they’ve been in a long time. U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly America’s northern neighbour and close ally should become its “51st state.” There have been tariff threats. […]

DUNEDIN – After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirmed the news that Blue Jays fans were dreading Tuesday morning, he walked into the team locker-room and put on his Toronto ball cap before making his way to the practice field. Negotiations were complete, his deadline for a contract extension passing without a deal. It was time to […]

By Staff The Associated Press Posted February 18, 2025 4:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from U.S. President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 18, 2025 8:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says the team and his representatives did not reach an agreement on a contract extension. Guerrero arrived at the club’s player […]

Canada is off to the 4 Nations Face-Off final. An old — and familiar foe — waits on deck. Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon scored 46 seconds apart in the first period, and Canada held on late to beat Finland 5-3 on Monday afternoon to set up a mouth-watering title game later this week against […]

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2025 1:17 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s Melissa Lotholz and Skylar Sieben claimed bronze in their two-woman bobsled race at the final World Cup event of the season on Sunday. The result came after a last-minute decision to […]

DUNEDIN – Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman shakes out his arm when he thinks back to stepping into the batter’s box to face now-teammate Max Scherzer. Gausman, who was with Baltimore at the time of the 2018 interleague series against Washington, remembers specific details from the matchup. “I struck out on a change-up and I […]

Canada and the United States have played some heated games on hockey’s international stage. The rivalry reached a new — and nasty — level Saturday. Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the U.S. beat Canada 3-1 after a punch-filled start that saw three fights within nine seconds to open the […]

Mikael Granlund scored 1:49 into overtime to give Finland a 4-3 win over Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday in Montreal. Anton Lundell, Mikko Rantanen and Aleksander Barkov also scored for Finland, who pickup up their first win in their second game of the tournament. Patrik Laine had two assists and Kevin Lankinen […]

It’s been nearly a decade since men’s international hockey has seen the best players from their countries face off against one another. On Wednesday night in Montreal, Canada and Sweden showed all those who watched what the hockey world has been missing out on. An overtime thriller saw Canada down Sweden 4-3 in the opening […]

DUNEDIN – Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday. After closing out a 12-year big-league career last fall by winning a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kiermaier was back in Blue Jays colours for the first time since taking on a part-time role with the team. “I’m a […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 13, 2025 10:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN – Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he thinks his club is better this year — on paper, at least — and a lot of players have a […]

DUNEDIN – One big question hung in the warm, humid Florida air Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays held their first official workout at spring training. Will the team be able to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension before his deadline for contract talks arrives early next week? “We’ve worked extremely hard on […]

TORONTO – The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points to lead the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers to a 131-108 drubbing of the Raptors on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. It mirrored the 136-106 win […]

TORONTO – The timing was impeccable. Just as Brandon Ingram was discussing the increased media coverage he hopes to receive as a Toronto Raptor, three more people sauntered into his introductory press conference: teammates Scottie Barnes, Ja’Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead. “Everybody’s goofy. Everybody wants to have fun. Everybody wants the best for each other,” […]

The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off kicks off Wednesday night when Canada plays host to Sweden at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The tournament will also feature teams representing the U.S. and Finland with games happening in Montreal and Boston. About the 4 Nations Face-Off At the 2024 All-Star Game, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 11, 2025 3:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Brandon Ingram to a three-year, US$120-million contract extension, according to multiple media reports. ESPN, which first reported the signing, says the deal includes […]

Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border at nearly 9,000 kilometres. The countries have interlinked economies and plenty in common culturally. The Peace Arch, straddling British Columbia and Washington state, is meant to symbolizes that friendship. The Peace Bridge, meanwhile, links Ontario and New York state. The last few weeks haven’t felt […]

When the final whistle sounded for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Philadelphia Eagles had come out on top of the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22. Eagles safety Sydney Brown was only on the field for a couple of snaps in the game but in doing so became the 17th Canadian […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2025 12:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram appears to be coming to the Toronto Raptors. Several media reports say the New Orleans Pelicans have traded Ingram to Toronto for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk […]

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” gives federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive federal funding abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets “sex” as the gender someone […]

TORONTO – Brandon Ingram was the centrepiece of three deals the surprisingly busy Toronto Raptors made in the 24 hours before Thursday’s NBA’s trade deadline. Toronto acquired Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops, B.C., a 2026 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick. A source with the Raptors […]

TORONTO – It’s not the type of trade rebuilding teams generally make. Yet the Toronto Raptors (16-35) flipped the script on Thursday, sending the New Orleans Pelicans a 2026 first-round pick from Indiana, their own 2031 second-round pick and veterans Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk for pending free agent Brandon Ingram. For a Raptors team […]

By Neil Davidson The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2025 12:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says having veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, with his experience and compete level, raises the bar for the whole organization. Scherzer is coming off an […]

TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says the arrival of veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will have an impact on and off the field. But Atkins, also the Jays executive vice-president of baseball operations, says the 40-year-old Scherzer brings more than three Cy Young Awards, two World Series wins and a slew of […]

TORONTO – Brandon Ingram was the centrepiece of three deals the surprisingly busy Toronto Raptors made in the 24 hours before Thursday’s NBA’s trade deadline. Toronto acquired Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops, B.C., a 2026 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick. “We see Brandon as an […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded guard Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat for veteran forward PJ Tucker, a 2026 second-round pick and cash. The deal was reported hours before the NBA’s trade deadline Thursday, but confirmed hours afterwards. The Raptors acquired Mitchell in an off-season trade with Sacramento. The second-round draft pick is […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2025 12:50 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram is coming to the Toronto Raptors. The New Orleans Pelicans traded Ingram to Toronto for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops, B.C., a 2026 first-round pick […]

Canada and the United States are set to battle in women’s hockey during a tense time that has seen fans boo the singing of the American anthem at sporting events. The two nations will face off on Thursday in Halifax as part of the Rivalry Series — a five-game series put on by Hockey Canada […]

TORONTO – In the final minutes of a close game the Toronto Raptors had rookies Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter and Jonathan Mogbo playing with sophomore Gradey Dick and four-year veteran Scottie Barnes. At 23 years of age, Barnes was the oldest Raptor on the floor as Toronto tried to complete a 23-point comeback in a […]

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 7:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure at American economic policies on Tuesday despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Fans […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2025 2:17 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – RJ Barrett got right to it as soon as he stepped in front of the cameras and microphones of a post-practice media scrum at the Toronto Raptors’ training facility. “Let’s […]

TORONTO – What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago the Toronto Raptors were leaning into a roster overhaul, swinging several deals to reset the franchise ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. Before play began this season, team president Masai Ujiri declared that the rebuild would continue but with the NBA trade deadline coming […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian RJ Barrett’s 20-point performance led the Toronto Raptors past the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108 on Sunday afternoon. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., added seven assists and six rebounds as Toronto (16-33) won for the eighth time in 10 games. Scottie Barnes had 15 points, […]

TORONTO – James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, but against the suddenly hot Toronto Raptors they looked average. Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter said that Toronto’s success against Harden and Leonard in a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was proof that the Raptors are gaining confidence […]

By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2025 10:01 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Coby White scored a game-high 25 points and Nikola Vucevic added 21 to pace the Chicago Bulls to a 122-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday at Scotiabank Arena. […]

A Toronto man who died from injuries he suffered while celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship win on Sunday is being remembered as a dedicated and passionate individual. Tyler Sabapathy, 18, died Tuesday after falling from the top of a street pole he climbed during public celebrations in the streets of Philadelphia over the weekend. […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each recorded double-doubles as the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday for their fourth straight victory. Barnes scored 21 points to go with 11 rebounds and eight assists, while the big man Poeltl also had 21 […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 28, 2025 12:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed Orlando Robinson to a second 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Tuesday. The six-foot-10, 235-pound centre from Las Vegas appeared in three games with the Raptors […]

TORONTO – For a few tenuous moments, it appeared as though 24 minutes of strong defensive play on Monday night by the Toronto Raptors would be completely undone by 12 bad ones. After limiting the New Orleans Pelicans to 40 points in the first half, the Raptors allowed 35 in the third quarter and watched […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 27, 2025 4:15 pm Updated January 27, 2025 4:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the Eastern Conference player of the week by the NBA on Monday. Barnes averaged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds, six assists […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – After a slow start, RJ Barrett finished with 19 points, while Scottie Barnes was good for 17 more and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors handle the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday. The Raptors’ (11-32) offence heated up for 40 third-quarter points to win […]

TORONTO – Veterans Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk hopped off the bench to save the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Brown and Olynyk didn’t lead the Toronto scoring in the Raptors 109-93 win against the Orlando Magic, but they provided a much-needed spark in the first half. The Raptors (11-32) trailed by as much as 21 […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 18, 2025 3:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed centre Orlando Robinson to a 10-day contract Saturday. The six-foot-10, 235-pound Robinson averaged 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 6.3 minutes in nine games with the Sacramento Kings […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2025 12:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, cash considerations and international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 […]

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honours from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” In a statement released […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors hope the way they finished the first half of the season is a sign that better times are ahead for the struggling NBA team. Led by RJ Barrett’s 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, the Raptors (10-31) defeated the league’s defending champion Boston Celtics 110-97 on Wednesday. Scottie Barnes […]