Category Archives: Sports
Raptors exercise options on Murray-Boyles and Walter through 2027-28
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have exercised team options on the contracts of forward Collin Murray-Boyles and guard Ja'Kobe Walter, keeping them signed through the 2027-28 NBA ...
Oct 20, 2026
Raptors try to ignore expectations ahead of promising 2026-27 season
TORONTO - Head coach Darko Rajakovic always bristles when asked about the expectations fans and media have for the Toronto Raptors this season. But even he can't ignore the buzz around his team ahead ...
Oct 20, 2026
Hall of Famer Steve Nash believes Toronto Raptors could be dangerous this season
Legendary Canadian basketball player Steve Nash is feeling bullish on the Toronto Raptors this season. The Hall of Famer from Victoria said that the addition of Kawhi Leonard, a two-time NBA Defensive...
Oct 20, 2026
Former Blue Jays player Rich Butler, wife, charged with fraud in Ontario
TORONTO - Former Toronto Blue Jays player Rich Butler and his wife are facing fraud charges in connection with a youth baseball training program, Durham Regional Police said Tuesday. Butler, 53, and M...
Oct 20, 2026
Ottawa Redblacks hire former CFL player Mike Morreale as their new president
OTTAWA - Mike Morreale is back in the CFL. The Ottawa Redblacks named Morreale, a former CFL slotback, as their new president Tuesday. "I'm incredibly excited about the opportunity, and I understand t...
Oct 20, 2026
Canada no longer the leader in international players named to opening-day NBA rosters
TORONTO - Canada is no longer the NBA's biggest source of international talent. The list of international players released Tuesday by the NBA shows France with a league-leading 17 players, one more th...
Oct 20, 2026
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran offensive lineman Brandon Revenberg
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Brandon Revenberg to a contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-f...
Oct 20, 2026
Canada holds ninth position in FIFA women's rankings despite loss, draw with Denmark
ZURICH - Canada remained ninth in the latest FIFA women's soccer world rankings released Tuesday. The Canadians held their position despite a 4-3 loss to Denmark on Oct. 12 in Toronto and a 1-1 draw w...
Oct 20, 2026
'Pretty fired up': McKenna back in the spotlight for Maple Leafs after benching
TORONTO - Gavin McKenna found himself stapled to the bench last Thursday. The No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 NHL draft returned to the fray over the weekend - and was right back in the spotlight four ...
Oct 19, 2026
`Fastball Freddy' Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award. Acquired by the Rays from the New York Mets before the trade deadline, Peralta turned...
Oct 19, 2026
