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John Herdman surrounds himself with familiar faces on Toronto FC coaching staff

TORONTO — John Herdman will be surrounded by some familiar faces in his new role as Toronto FC head coach.

Oct 2, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

NHLers recall eye-opening off-ice moments as rookies: 'Like, that's insane'

Connor McDavid couldn't believe what was in front of him. The No. 1 pick at the 2015 NHL draft was starting his rookie season with the Edmonton Oilers. Everything was new — new city, new team, new way of doing things.

Oct 2, 2023 8:04 AM Read more >

Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is dismissive of a lawsuit brought against his team by the rival New York Knicks.

Oct 2, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Raptors centre Christian Koloko out indefinitely with respiratory issues

Toronto Raptors centre Christian Koloko is out indefinitely as he continues to deal with ongoing respiratory issues. The team made the announcement less than an hour before their season-opening media day began.

Oct 2, 2023 7:04 AM Read more >

Playoff-bound Blue Jays persevered after a wobbly September, next up is the Twins

TORONTO — Things looked bleak for the Toronto Blue Jays a few weeks ago when they were swept in emphatic fashion by the visiting Texas Rangers. The four-game losing skid dropped Toronto below the wild-card cutline.

Oct 2, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.

Oct 1, 2023 11:05 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Giants come up big, beat visiting Wild 6-2

LANGLEY, B.C.

Oct 1, 2023 10:55 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023

Sunday's Scoreboard MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL American League Tampa Bay 12 Toronto 8 Seattle 1 Texas 0 Boston 6 Baltimore 1 L.A. Angels 7 Oakland 3 Detroit 5 Cleveland 2 Kansas City 5 N.Y. Yankees 2 National League L.A.

Oct 1, 2023 9:18 PM Read more >

Former CFL running back George Reed dies at the age of 83

George Reed left a lasting impression upon the Canadian Football League. The rugged fullback, who was one of the league's most dominant rushers, died Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday.

Oct 1, 2023 8:55 PM Read more >

Impressive Senators pounce on Panthers 4-2

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Ottawa Senators are looking like world-beaters in the NHL pre-season. The Senators defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Sunday for their fourth win in five games.

Oct 1, 2023 7:48 PM Read more >