Category Archives: Sports
Out of this World: Remarkable Jays journey continues with World Series appearance
TORONTO - Eight months ago, there was a general feeling of unease as the Toronto Blue Jays gathered for spring training in Florida. Canada's lone Major League Baseball team was coming off a last-place...
Oct 23, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps' coach, defender, goalkeeper up for MLS awards
VANCOUVER - Three Vancouver Whitecaps have been shortlisted for Major League Soccer's end-of-season awards. Jesper Sorensen is a candidate for coach of the year, Tristan Blackmon is a finalist for def...
Oct 23, 2025
McGregor scores twice, Canada beats China 4-2 at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA - Tyler McGregor scored twice, including the winning goal, and Canada defeated China 4-2 on Thursday at the International Para Hockey Cup. McGregor's third and fourth goals of the tournament h...
Oct 23, 2025
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He'll remain with the club at least into 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with ...
Oct 23, 2025
Jays' Guerrero, Bichette, Springer named Silver Slugger finalists
TORONTO - Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is up for a second straight silver slugger award. Major League Baseball named its finalists for its awards, which are given out annually to...
Oct 23, 2025
Pharrell and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener
TORONTO - Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the World Series in Toronto. MLB says they've tapped the U.S. singer, known for his megahit "Happy," for a pre-game perfo...
Oct 23, 2025
Nova Scotia's Christina Black feels curling buzz ramping up in her home province
The curling vibe in Nova Scotia has intensified, and Christina Black is feeling it. The Olympic pre-trials event this week in Wolfville, N.S., is a warmup to the trials in less than a month in Halifax...
Oct 23, 2025
Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev placed on injured reserve, Mermis recalled from AHL
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Chris Tanev on injured reserve, the NHL club announced Thursday. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, when Tanev sustained an upper-body injury ...
Oct 23, 2025
Toronto bar told to take down social media posts with Blue Jays logo
TORONTO - A Toronto bar and music venue had to take down social media posts promoting its specials and watch party for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series after receiving a warning lette...
Oct 23, 2025
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He'll remain with the club at least into 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with ...
Oct 23, 2025
