Category: Sports

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Six clubs have submitted applications to join a planned Canadian professional women’s soccer league which has now achieved the number of commitments required for launch in 2025, organizers said on Thursday. Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary had already been confirmed as the first three clubs while the newest […]

TORONTO – The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it’s time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Team brass showed off the latest changes to the downtown stadium on Thursday with a media tour that showcased […]

TORONTO – When starting point guard Immanuel Quickley stepped away from the Toronto Raptors, it was not obvious who would set up the team’s offence. All-star forward Scottie Barnes usually took over play-making duties with the team’s second unit, but he was already out with a broken hand. Enter six-foot-11 backup centre Kelly Olynyk. “Someone’s […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2024 12:10 pm Updated April 3, 2024 12:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-11 […]

TORONTO – After the hardest stretch of his life, RJ Barrett finally returned to his “sanctuary.” Barrett, from nearby Mississauga, Ont., led all scorers with 28 points as his Toronto Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 128-111 on Tuesday. It was Barrett’s first time playing in an NBA game since the death of his […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2024 2:35 pm Updated April 2, 2024 2:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera will begin serving his suspension Tuesday night after his three-game ban was reduced to two games on appeal. […]

TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley had been with the Toronto Raptors for less than three months when his beloved uncle Shawn Hamilton died. Even though he was relatively new to the organization, about a dozen members of the Raptors made the trip to attend Hamilton’s funeral. It was an act of kindness and respect that Quickley […]

TORONTO – A deflected pass bounced to Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown who immediately passed it up court to a streaking Jordan Nwora, who defied two Philadelphia 76ers closing in on him and went for an emphatic dunk. The jam brought Toronto’s bench to its feet with injured all-star Scottie Barnes pretending to faint. Unfortunately, […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2024 12:51 pm Updated March 31, 2024 5:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera has received a three-game suspension and a fine for his role in a bench-clearing incident in a 5-1 loss to Tampa […]

There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. The club is essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form. “The mindset is just more excitement,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “Excitement for […]

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly nine million pounds ($11.4 million USD). That […]

Gruelling. Painful. Insane. All words used to describe the Barkley Marathons, widely considered the world’s toughest foot race. Until this year, just 17 people had ever completed it. That changed last week when Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., became the 18th. He also crossed the finish line first, making him not just the first Canadian […]

TORONTO – Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he’d be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win. Dick had a career-high 23 points as Toronto was routed by the New York Knicks 145-101 on Wednesday for the Raptors’ 12th consecutive loss. The 44-point differential was the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 6:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays open their 2024 Major League Baseball season this afternoon with a road game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Toronto’s Jose Berrios starts on the mound […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 27, 2024 1:34 pm Updated March 27, 2024 1:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it’s closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter. The NBA confirmed Monday that it’s investigating […]

TORONTO – A Canadian expert on match fixing says the NBA’s investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter is a dire warning to professional sports leagues in North America. Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, has […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for gambling irregularities. “I was just praying for him,” said small forward Bruce Brown on Tuesday after Raptors practice. “Obviously, you don’t want to see somebody go through something […]

TORONTO – Dennis Schroder’s return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors. Schroder had 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets past Toronto 96-88 on Monday as the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2024 6:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. ESPN was the first to report that Porter is […]

TORONTO – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching “NBA legends” at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. It’s arguable he’s on his way to becoming one himself. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points with eight assists and seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the hurting Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday. “I grew up coming to games here, watching […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 22, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run second inning and Toronto defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in spring training action Friday. […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2024 8:35 pm Updated March 20, 2024 8:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal. The deal was announced Wednesday […]

Superstar baseball player Shohei Ohtani is at the centre of a murky story concerning his longtime friend and English-language interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday amid allegations he engaged in illegal gambling and stole from the player. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, chats with his […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic insisted the desire was still there after Wednesday’s 123-89 blowout loss to the visiting Sacramento Kings. “It’s just desire to do better. Everybody’s eager to perform better, to compete better,” Rajakovic said when asked of the mood in the locker room. “A lot of players are playing outside of […]

TORONTO – Darko Rajakovic remembers what it’s like to be an eager young basketball coach, trying to absorb as much as possible from more experienced teachers. Now that he’s the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, he’s happy to impart as much as he can to the next generation of young coaches. The Raptors held […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 19, 2024 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Colton Cowser and Tyler Nevin both homered in the seventh inning to kick-start a late Baltimore run as the Orioles earned a 13-8 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Stanley Cup-winning winger Chris Simon has died at the age of 52, the NHL Players’ Association has confirmed. Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., played for a number of NHL franchises in his long hockey career, including the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season. He tried Muay Thai last fall and incorporated it into his regular workouts along with swimming and Pilates. “Honestly it’s probably […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2024 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 10-9 decision to the New York Yankees in spring-training action Saturday. New York (9-13) […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 6:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size FORT MYERS, Fla. – Brian Serven hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their win streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota […]

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. has seen it all over his seven NBA seasons. Now the 25-year-old suddenly finds himself in a new role as a mentor on a young Toronto Raptors team. Trent had a season-high 31 points after he matched a season-best seven three-pointers as the undermanned Raptors fell to the Orlando Magic […]

Halifax Mooseheads star winger Jordan Dumais has been suspended for five games after being charged by police for impaired driving earlier this month. In a statement, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const. Paul DesRochers said officers stopped a vehicle in the 2000 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax for a traffic violation around 2:20 a.m. March […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 8:03 pm Updated March 14, 2024 8:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen victim to a bobblehead heist. The NHL team is reporting that a shipment carrying bobbleheads in legendary alumni Jaromir Jagr’s likeness has been stolen. The bobbleheads arrived in California ahead of Thursday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks, the team confirmed, but did not make it to their final […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 13, 2024 4:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner kicked things off with a three-run homer in the opening inning and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to their third straight victory, topping the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2024 5:10 pm Updated March 12, 2024 5:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Santiago Espinal each had two RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their second straight win topping the New […]

Weeks after the Super Bowl, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is still working through a backlog of verifying players’ banking information so that funds can be withdrawn, and it’s not clear when the problem might be solved. OLG spokesperson Tony Bitonti told Global News there was a “significant influx” of new players on the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2024 5:13 pm Updated March 11, 2024 5:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Ernie Clement had a home run and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 in pre-season action […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2024 2:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DENVER – Injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Raptors going into their visit of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., and Chris Boucher will all miss tonight’s […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 10, 2024 5:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Anthony Santander hit two home runs and finished with four RBIs in leading the Baltimore Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 in pre-season action on Sunday. It was one […]

Dave Ritchie, who was the head coach of the B.C. Lions for their iconic ’94 Grey Cup victory over the Baltimore Stallions, died Saturday. He was 85. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, another CFL team Ritchie coached, confirmed the death. The cause was not immediately divulged. Ritchie amassed a 52-41-1 regular-season record as a head coach with […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 9, 2024 7:37 pm Updated March 9, 2024 7:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size George Springer and Dasan Brown had two runs each as the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 13-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in spring training action […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A chess-tastrophe appears to be avoided as an international chess tournament seems on track to continue in Toronto despite visa delays that threatened a move elsewhere. The International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) Candidates Tournament is set to take place in Toronto from April 3-22, the first time Canada […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 3:45 pm Updated March 8, 2024 4:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Nathan Lukes had a two-run triple and Chris Bassitt had a strong start as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 2-1 […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 1:44 pm Updated March 8, 2024 2:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media. The 40-year-old first-baseman […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 7, 2024 9:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Kevin Kiermaier and Daniel Vogelbach each homered as the Toronto Blue Jays took command early and held on for a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action on […]

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will put up his gloves and square off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July. Tyson, a former heavyweight champ, will face Paul, a prizefighter, in the boxing ring on July 20 in the main event of a card that will air on Netflix, officials told ESPN. Now 57, Tyson will be […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had recently pulled Javon Freeman-Liberty aside for a one-on-one conversation to tell the rookie guard to stay ready. Zion Williamson had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a dominant performance to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 139-98 rout of Toronto on Tuesday, for the most […]

With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays’ player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broadcaster watches batting practice from the visiting dugout bench. An up-close perch from behind the bullpen fence is ideal for observing pitchers. Martinez will […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2024 11:22 pm Updated March 5, 2024 11:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after […]

While Hockey Canada is embroiled in a major sexual assault case, community sports in the country are also not immune to foul play. One in five (20 per cent) Canadians report having experienced or witnessed threats or harassment in community sports in the last five years, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Monday. […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2024 6:21 pm Updated March 4, 2024 6:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday. Details of the extension were not announced, […]

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2024 12:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have no update on injured starters Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl. Barnes broke his hand in Friday’s 120-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Poeltl dislocated the […]

TORONTO – If the Toronto Raptors are going to make the NBA’s play-in tournament without all-star Scottie Barnes, they’re going to have to trust themselves and each other. Ochai Agbaji started in Barnes’s place and scored 13 points with a career-high nine rebounds as Toronto held off the Charlotte Hornets 111-106 on Sunday. The victory […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 2:56 pm Updated March 2, 2024 2:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Alek Manoah has been bumped from his next scheduled pre-season start due to right shoulder soreness. Sebastian Espino […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 5:25 pm Updated March 2, 2024 5:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run first inning to help power the Braves to a 6-2 pre-season victory over the Toronto […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 1, 2024 10:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TAMPA, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays surrendered six runs in the second inning en route to an 8-4 loss to the New York Yankees in spring training action on Friday in front […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2024 1:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Matt Chapman is leaving the hot corner in Toronto for greener pastures in San Francisco. The Toronto Blue Jays’ third baseman agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with the Giants, according to […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 28, 2024 4:15 pm Updated February 28, 2024 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Rafael Lantigua’s seventh-inning sacrifice fly brought home Luis De Los Santos with the go-ahead run in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-2 pre-season victory over […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 29, 2024 11:48 am Updated February 29, 2024 1:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson’s son Toby has been discharged from the pediatric intensive care unit. The four-year-old boy was hit by a […]

TORONTO – Luka Doncic dictated things as per usual on the way to a nice present for his 25th birthday. Doncic had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 16 assists in leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 136-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Dallas snapped a two-game skid with the win, while ending the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 3:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah allowed four earned runs over 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the pre-season Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Manoah, who was […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2024 11:58 am Updated February 27, 2024 12:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size LAKELAND, Fla. – Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson will be away from the team indefinitely after his son was hit by a car and hospitalized on Sunday […]

The cost of hosting World Cup matches in Toronto has risen again and now sits at almost $100 million more than initially estimated, with the competition still more than two years away. A Monday report written by City of Toronto staff now pegs the cost of hosting six World Cup matches at $380 million. Last […]

One Saskatchewan family is a whole lot richer this week after a case of unopened, 1979 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards was auctioned off for more than $3.7 million American. The reason the box is so valuable? It could contain more than 20 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards — one of the most prized possessions in card collecting. […]

The most important lesson Immanuel Quickley has learned in his 22 games with the Toronto Raptors is to be aggressive. Quickley was acquired by the Raptors in a trade at the end of 2023 and was immediately slotted into the team’s starting lineup as its point guard. Since then, head coach Darko Rajakovic has drilled […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 24, 2024 5:20 pm Updated February 24, 2024 5:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The world junior hockey championship is returning to Alberta. Hockey Canada says the province will host the world juniors in 2027. No cities or venues for the […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays’ player development complex to watch bullpen sessions during spring training. Right-hander Jose Berrios is usually mixed in among them. The veteran starter — a real student of the game — uses the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2024 12:15 pm Updated February 23, 2024 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Tiedemann has been scratched from starting Saturday’s pre-season opener against Philadelphia due to left hamstring discomfort. Manager John Schneider says […]

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. didn’t miss any of his shots in the first half but when his Toronto Raptors teammates missed open passes to him in the third, he started to struggle. A quick talk with head coach Darko Rajakovic turned that around. “Just pulled me out three minutes into the half and says […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors want to make sure they fight until the end of the NBA season, so they brought in MMA great Georges St-Pierre to give them a pep talk. St-Pierre spoke to the team for 30 minutes and then took questions before the Raptors practised on Wednesday. He was also courtside after […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Davis Schneider is getting his first taste of big-league training camp even though he’s no longer a rookie. The infielder had a memorable debut with the Toronto Blue Jays last August by hitting a homer in his first at-bat after getting a callup from Triple-A Buffalo. Schneider went on to enjoy a […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays used different approaches when it came to the delicate matter of salary arbitration with their two homegrown franchise cornerstones. A year ago, shortstop Bo Bichette and the team agreed to a three-year deal that ensured the two sides wouldn’t go through a process that can sometimes be unpleasant. […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Newly signed Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez drew a crowd for his first throwing session at the team’s player development complex. With pitching coach Pete Walker and manager John Schneider among those watching behind him, the sound of Rodriguez’s fastball repeatedly pounding the catcher’s glove was distinct. The nods of approval from […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough American League East. “This group is hungry,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “There’s guys […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season. “We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt said Sunday. “Hopefully in 2025 we stop doing this charade.” In an attempt to improve […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann did some minor tinkering with his workout routine in the off-season and it led to some major results. His stuff on the mound has drawn raves too. The 21-year-old left-hander added more muscle to his six-foot-four frame over the winter. The extra mass has helped with […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kristen Campbell made 30 saves in front of a women’s hockey-record crowd of 19,285 fans at Scotiabank Arena, helping Toronto beat Montreal 3-0 on Friday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. “The Battle on Bay Street” broke the attendance record of 18,013 set at the 2013 […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Reliever Chad Green is getting the full spring experience this time around with the Toronto Blue Jays. Unlike last year when he was recovering from Tommy John surgery, the veteran right-hander is building up for the campaign with a regular throwing routine and participation in fielding drills at the team’s player development […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays’ locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone was the sullen look — a common appearance during a down year in 2023 — of a pitcher who couldn’t […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2024 10:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar on a minor-league contract Friday with an invite to spring training. He hit .226 with six homers and […]

TORONTO – Scottie Barnes was so busy with the ups and downs of the Toronto Raptors’ season that he never gave himself a chance to process his first-ever All-Star Game appearance. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster presented Barnes with an all-star ball during a brief pre-game ceremony ahead of Toronto’s 127-125 loss to the visiting […]

A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players. The suit was filed Wednesday in New York by the North American division of the World Association of Ice Hockey Players Unions. It alleges players are subject to systemic […]

TORONTO – Pascal Siakam has nothing but love and respect for the people of Toronto and the Raptors players and staff who he used to work with. But there was no way he was leaving Toronto without a win. Siakam had 23 points to lead his Indiana Pacers past the Raptors 127-125 on Wednesday in […]

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the 2024 season while trying to erase the memory of their latest post-season exit. The first official workout is set for Thursday at the Player Development Complex as the team prepares for the Grapefruit League opener against the Philadelphia Phillies […]

There was a little bit of star power sprinkled on the regular drills at the UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball team practice Tuesday. The playoff-bound squad was joined on the court by an up-and-coming local actor, who has netted himself a major role on Swagger, the AppleTV+ show inspired by the life of Phoenix Suns star […]

TORONTO – When rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was introduced during pre-game warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena, he received a warm welcome from the sold-out crowd. He thanked them by giving them a night to remember. Wembanyama had a triple-double to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-99 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Monday to […]

Editor’s note: This is a corrected story. A previous version said Corson played for the Victoriaville Tigres Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16 in 2016. In a decision dated Friday, Quebec court Judge Paul Dunnigan said that Corson […]

TORONTO – There was no need for Kelly Olynyk to plug Scotiabank Arena into his GPS before coming to his first-ever game as a Toronto Raptor. He grew up around the arena with both of his parents working for the team. Olynyk, who was born in Toronto but raised in Kamloops, B.C., was traded along […]

The high profile sexual assault case against five former members of Canada’s World Junior team has re-sparked scrutiny over toxic hockey culture, something Hockey Canada CEO Katherine Henderson says the organization is taking very seriously. Henderson, who took over the role from Hugh Fraser last year, told Global National Friday that Hockey Canada is making […]

TORONTO – A little over six minutes into Saturday’s Toronto Raptors game, Kelly Olynyk fulfilled a lifelong dream. Things went downhill from there. Olynyk, whose parents both worked for the Raptors before the family moved to Kamloops, B.C., debuted for his hometown team in a 119-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Olynyk finished with 11 […]

Quebec’s tourism minister says demolishing Montreal’s Olympic Stadium would cost $2 billion, but that estimate is raising questions because other North American cities have torn down stadiums for hundreds of millions of dollars less. Caroline Proulx released the estimate earlier this week as she presented a comparatively cheaper plan to spend $870 million to replace […]

TORONTO – There’s going to be games when the Toronto Raptors have to learn on the job. Veteran centre Jakob Poeltl is eager to be part of those lessons. Immanuel Quickley led with 25 points as the Raptors held off the Houston Rockets 107-104 on Friday as Toronto welcomed back former star Fred VanVleet. The […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. The 26-year-old has experience as both a starter and a reliever in top leagues in Cuba and Japan. Rodriguez could battle for the fifth spot in Toronto’s starting rotation or […]

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva swears it was her grandpa’s mistakes in preparing a strawberry dessert that led to a positive doping test. She was just 15 years old when she found herself at the centre of a drug scandal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, in which a drug test she had previously […]

An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games and Paralympics that […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2024 8:04 pm Updated February 7, 2024 8:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of US$19.9 million this season. Several […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2024 2:40 pm Updated February 6, 2024 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. […]

The Calgary Stampede has agreed to pay $9.5 million in damages to complainants in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys. The agreement is related to the case of Phillip Heerema. Heerema received a 10-year prison sentence in 2018 after pleading guilty to charges including sexual assault, […]

Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but experts say fans and planners alike should be wary of overly rosy projections. FIFA announced on Sunday the two cities will host a combined total of 13 games, including Toronto hosting Canada’s first ever men’s World Cup match. Toronto Mayor […]

When Team Canada plays, the country pays attention. And right now, all eyes are on London, Ont., where police have charged five members of the 2018 World Junior championship team with sexual assault over allegations stemming from a gala celebration that year involving a then-20-year-old woman. The charges have not been proven in court. Lawyers […]

Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto. As expected, the U.S. will stage the lion’s share of the action — with 78 games — at the expanded 48-team soccer showcase. Like Canada, Mexico will host 13 games. The 2026 tournament will […]

During Wednesday’s videotaped announcement of policies targeting Alberta’s trans community, Premier Danielle Smith said one of those policies would prohibit trans women from competing in womens’ sports. Smith suggested a trans athlete has “advantages” over their cisgender counterparts. “There are obvious biological realities that give transgender female athletes a massive competitive advantage over women and […]

TORONTO – Justin Turner is ready to be whichever version of himself the Toronto Blue Jays desire. “My job is to be available for (manager John) Schneider in any way he needs me, and for as many games as I possibly can,” Turner said on a video conference Friday, speaking to reporters for the first […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 2, 2024 1:50 pm Updated February 2, 2024 4:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NHL is heading back to the Olympics. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Friday during the league’s all-star festivities that its players will be allowed to compete at […]

Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world Thursday when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension with the Silver Arrows. Hamilton surprised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when he broke the […]

The Ford government has confirmed it will send Toronto almost $100 million in “conditional” funding to host matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto is currently set to hold at least five World Cup games at BMO Field when Canada, Mexico and the United States host the next world soccer tournament together. […]

The Soo Greyhounds have removed a banner with the retired number of former star goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters at their home arena, prompting praise from another former star, Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck, who was a star with the club in the early 1980s, was coach and part-owner of the team during the 2003 season […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old Turner, who hit .276 with 23 homers and […]

TORONTO – Former Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams, who won 910 games over a dozen seasons with Toronto, Boston and Houston, has died. He was 80. Williams joined the Blue Jays in 1980 as third-base coach and was promoted to manager in 1986 to replace Bobby Cox, who left to join the Atlanta Braves. Williams […]

The couple that no one in the sports and entertainment world can seem to look away from shared a joyous moment on the field as this year’s Super Bowl match-up was finalized this past weekend. Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens […]

Former Ottawa Senators player Alex Formenton turned himself into London police headquarters Sunday. Formenton was seen arriving at the station around 10:15 a.m. by a news camera operator amid reportedly anticipated charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault. London police says it will “provide all updates at our press conference scheduled for Feb. […]

Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick is getting on-the-job training from head coach Darko Rajakovic, even in the middle of games. Dick fouled future Hall of Famer James Harden early in the second quarter of Toronto’s lopsided 127-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Rajakovic immediately went over to the 20-year-old forward for a […]

An unjustified and heavy-handed response. Mincing no words, the five teams heavily punished by the Alberta Junior Hockey League this week following news they were allegedly leaving for the BCHL issued a group statement after having their season schedules seriously altered. On Thursday, the AJHL all but exiled the five teams — the Blackfalds Bulldogs, […]

TORONTO – This is not the Toronto Raptors team that Jakob Poeltl re-signed with in the off-season. He’s OK with that. Poeltl was traded back to Toronto ahead of last season’s NBA deadline, then the centre re-signed with the Raptors in the off-season when it was still possible that point guard Fred VanVleet would also […]

Five members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors hockey team have been told to surrender to police and are set to face charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont., according to a media report. The Globe and Mail first reported the development Wednesday, citing two sources with knowledge of the investigation who were […]

TORONTO – A new-look Toronto Raptors team means turning a three-day break into a mini-training camp. The Raptors have introduced five new players to their roster in the past month, trading for Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and Kyra Lewis Jr. in two deals with the New York Knicks and Indiana […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 23, 2024 4:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating its anti-drug program on Tuesday. The league said that Thompson, from Brampton, Ont., tested positive for ibutamoren and […]

TORONTO – There has been so much turnover on the Toronto Raptors roster that even some of their newer players feel like they’re veterans. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies past Toronto 108-100 on Monday. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., led Toronto with 29 points and added nine rebounds […]

Ice skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa still hasn’t opened, although ice preparations are underway. However, one official says the temperature still might not be in the “sweet spot.” Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson told Global News that the forecast for Ottawa is milder than normal. “That will still likely mean daytime highs below […]

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action after he suffered racist abuse on Saturday night. And FIFA President Gianni Infantino suggested “an automatic forfeit” for any team “whose fans have committed racism.” Maignan, who is Black, walked off after being abused […]

TORONTO – Patience and flexibility were Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri’s watchwords a day after trading all-star Pascal Siakam. Ujiri explained the rationale behind the deal that sent Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for three players and three draft picks, while reassuring fans that Toronto would return to its NBA championship glory of 2019, in […]

Marie Pontini is a force to be reckoned with. The 43-year-old is training to compete in the wheelchair division of the Arnold Amateur international bodybuilding competition taking place in Columbus, Ohio at the end of February. She’s hoping to be the first Canadian woman to do so. “That’s the goal,” said Pontini, with a huge […]

TORONTO – Bruce Brown wasn’t sure if he’d even play for the Raptors just six hours after he arrived in Toronto, but he knew his abilities to cut to the basket and set picks would make the trip with him from Indiana. Nikola Vucevic had a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2024 12:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Kira Lewis Jr. has been sent down to the G-League by the Raptors two days after he was traded to Toronto. Lewis was one of the pieces in a deal that sent all-star forward […]

TORONTO – Pascal Siakam is no longer a Raptor but his love affair with Toronto will continue. The 29-year-old all-star forward was traded from the Raptors to the Indiana Pacers earlier this week, the last major player from Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship roster to leave the team. But Siakam, who is from Douala, Cameroon, said […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29. Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed to The Associated Press. A cause of death was not yet known. Barber had […]

UFC champ Sean Strickland unleashed an expletive-laced tirade against a reporter, Justin Trudeau and people in the LGBTQ community during a media event in Toronto. Strickland, the current middleweight champion, is in Toronto in the run-up to Saturday’s UFC match at Scotiabank Arena. He’ll be facing off against South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis. […]

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. wasn’t going to miss his opportunity — or many baskets — as emotions ran high in the Toronto Raptors locker room. Trent had a season-high 28 points, combined with a season-best eight three-pointers, as Toronto stunned the Miami Heat 121-97 on Wednesday, hours after the Raptors traded all-star forward Pascal […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 2:52 pm Updated January 17, 2024 3:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported Wednesday the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and […]

Hulk Hogan has long been a hero in wrestling circles, but his latest actions take his heroics far beyond the ring. According to recent reports, the WWE legend sprang into action over the weekend, helping to rescue a teen girl from her car, which had flipped during a multi-car crash in Florida. Hogan, 70, had […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2024 4:16 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Serven appeared in 11 games with the Colorado Rockies last […]

TORONTO – Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan. Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists to power the Boston Celtics past the Raptors 105-96 on Monday. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., scored 24 points […]

Montreal-born tennis star Eugenie Bouchard made her much-anticipated pro pickleball debut on Wednesday and in her words, “it was better than expected.” “Look, pickleball is crazy,” said Bouchard, adding she’s happy with how it went despite losing. Bouchard was competing in the singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles but was knocked out of the competition […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 11, 2024 8:55 pm Updated January 11, 2024 9:10 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024. Romano, of Markham, Ont., was […]

Coach Darko Rajakovic lost his cool about the officiating on Tuesday night after his Toronto Raptors were edged by the Lakers in Los Angeles by a single point 132-131. The coach’s fist-slamming, angry response has since gone viral as Rajakovic at one point asked, “They had to win tonight? If that’s the case, just let […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 9:32 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off. Siakam had yet to miss any of Toronto’s 37 […]

In an effort to prevent abuse by parents and some coaches, a minor soccer association in Quebec’s Eastern Townships plans to equip referees with body cameras next season. Referees in the association, most of whom are between 14 and 16 years old, are increasingly facing virulent comments from parents, said Martin Tremblay, president of the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 9, 2024 3:10 pm Updated January 9, 2024 4:42 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl is out indefinitely with a left ankle sprain. The Raptors say the injury happened in the third quarter of Toronto’s 133-118 win […]

TORONTO – RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he’d been traded to his hometown Toronto Raptors. “My initial reaction was like, ‘what’s going on?’ I just woke up to […]

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion after authorities secretly moved the world-famous double-amputee athlete who killed his girlfriend at an undisclosed time to avoid the glare of news crews waiting outside the jail. South Africa’s Department of Corrections announced […]

Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year’s world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midway through the third period in Halifax before a pair of goals stunned the hosts. The Canadians reset, kept their nerve and scored in overtime […]

Ross Atkins shares your disappointment, Blue Jays fans. He also felt the sting of Shohei Ohtani turning down Toronto. Atkins spoke with media on Wednesday after the signings of centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier and utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Although the Blue Jays general manager didn’t want to dwell on Ohtani’s decision to choose the Los Angeles […]

Andrew Mangiapane and Jonathan Huberdeau scored first-period goals for Calgary, and Blake Coleman added an empty-netter as the Flames held on to beat the short-handed Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Tuesday night. Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves in net to earn the win. Mangiapane’s seventh goal of the season opened the scoring at 11:40 of the […]

Kevin Kiermaier wants to show up all the teams that passed him over in free agency, and he wants the Toronto Blue Jays to prove all their doubters wrong too. “A motivated Kevin Kiermaier is the most dangerous Kevin Kiermaier and that’s what I’ve had throughout this whole off-season,” he said on Wednesday in a […]

Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as Czechia survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat Canada 3-2 and advance to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday. Tomas Cibulka had the other goal for Czechia. Jakub Vondras got the win. Matthew Wood […]

TORONTO – RJ Barrett’s face dropped when he realized he was going to be headed back out on the road. Barrett had spent most of December travelling with the New York Knicks and was traded, along with Immanuel Quickley, to the Raptors on Saturday, flying straight from Indianapolis to Toronto. They debuted in the red […]

TORONTO – The Scotiabank Arena crowd was almost as loud as it was in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship. This time though, it was to welcome RJ Barrett back to his hometown. Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the […]

Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal’s captain — a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey’s all-time greats — has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the end of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season. “Our ultimate goal is a trophy,” Poulin said. “We want to create a winning culture […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 30, 2023 10:40 am Updated December 30, 2023 8:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size NHL forward forward Reggie Savage, who played for the Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals, has died of cancer at the age of 53. The NHL said on its website Friday […]

TORONTO – Canadian guard RJ Barrett is set to play for the country’s lone NBA team after a major trade between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Toronto dealt forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn to the Knicks in exchange for Barrett, from […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks on Saturday for guard Immanuel Quickley, Canadian swingman RJ Barrett and a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. […]

Hugo Havelid made 21 saves in Sweden’s 2-0 victory over Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship on Friday. Tom Willander and Noah Ostlund scored for the tournament hosts, who clinched top spot in Group A with a trio of shutouts. Theo Lindstein had two assists. Mathis Rousseau made 22 stops in his third straight start […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2023 11:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million, the team said Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 runs batted in […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 28, 2023 7:47 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, US$10.5-million contract. Kiermaier won a gold glove in his first season with the Blue Jays in 2023. On offence, he had a […]

Ski resorts are facing challenging conditions amid warmer weather across Canada during a typically busy holiday week, limiting the runs open. Blue Mountain in Ontario as of Wednesday had just one out of 11 runs open. In an email to Global News, spokesperson Tara Lovell said that it has “very limited terrain until snowmaking temperatures […]

For the second year in a row, Team Canada is celebrating its goals at the world junior ice hockey championship with a song from Newfoundland and Labrador. Great Big Sea’s “Ordinary Day” came blasting out of the speakers on Tuesday near the end of the first period after Canada scored its first goal of the […]

Nate Danielson had a goal and an assist as Canada defeated Finland 5-2 on Tuesday to open the world junior hockey championship. Macklin Celebrini and Owen Allard also scored for the Canadians, who got 24 saves from Mathis Rousseau in a Boxing Day victory to open the annual under-20 tournament. Matthew Poitras and Maveric Lamoureux […]

Holding their breath for minutes at a time, plunging to incredible depths — the extreme sport of freediving is growing in popularity as more and more Montrealers look to push their bodies to the limit. “The sport is exploding basically,” ApneaCity Freediving school president François Leduc said. Leduc is an advanced freediving instructor and has […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will have thoughts of Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen dancing in their heads over the NBA’s holiday break. Clarkson scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Markkanen added nine of his 30 in the final frame as the Utah Jazz rallied past Toronto 126-119 on Saturday. […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ best effort came too late and was too little. Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Toronto comeback bid to earn a 113-104 win over the Raptors on Wednesday night. Toronto was down 17 points at the half and cut the […]

TORONTO – Even as he struggled from beyond the arc for more than a month, Pascal Siakam always believed his hard work would pay off. Siakam scored 33 points in his best three-point shooting performance since Nov. 1 as the Toronto Raptors held off the Atlanta Hawks 135-128 on Wednesday. He said that although he […]

TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child as Siakam entered the gymnasium at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School in the city’s […]

TORONTO – It was clear from the start of the Toronto Raptors season that Gary Trent Jr. would be the odd man out, moving from the starting rotation to the bench. But Trent’s learning to feel the rhythm of the game before subbing in and that awareness paid off with his first ever NBA double-double, […]

Descrease article font size Increase article font size CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada for an NBA game due to his past legal problems, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Hornets […]

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby said that he has learned how to communicate on the floor from a who’s who of former Raptors including Kyle Lowry, DeMar […]

A Halifax minor basketball association has banned spectators from games this weekend, citing ‘concerning behaviour’ towards officials and players that have ‘reached a tipping point.’ In a letter to club presidents, Metro Basketball Association’s league manager, Chris Lerette, said they have seen an increase in concerning behaviour each week. “The disrespect shown week in and […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery. “At the time of the announcement, we didn’t know which way we were going to go. That’s why I never said what type of procedure was going […]

An 11-year-old boy has died after he was hit by puck Tuesday during a minor league hockey practice north of Montreal. St-Eustache police confirmed the young player’s death in a news release Friday, just days after the incident occurred at a local arena. The boy was being treated in an intensive care unit in a […]

TORONTO – Grabbing offensive rebounds was at the core of the Toronto Raptors’ strategy as they looked for a second consecutive win against the Atlanta Hawks. Things did not go according to plan. Trae Young scored 38 points and had 11 assists to lead the Hawks past Toronto 125-104 on Friday as Atlanta snapped a […]