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Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors

Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors

VICTORIA — When Otto Porter Jr. was considering an offer from the Toronto Raptors, he didn't have to look far for a scouting report. "First thing he did (was call me)," Thaddeus Young said.
Royal Canadian Mint releases coin celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 Summit Series

Royal Canadian Mint releases coin celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 Summit Series

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series with a $2 coin celebrating Canada's hockey triumph over the Soviet Union The 1972 Summit Series was an eight-game contest between Canada and the USSR, with ga

CFL, Roughriders jointly announce 2022 Grey Cup game officially sold out

TORONTO — The 109th Grey Cup is officially a sellout. Both the CFL and Saskatchewan Roughriders made the announcement Wednesday. The 2022 Grey Cup game will be played Nov. 20 at Mosaic Stadium with over 33,000 spectators on hand.
Financier gives seven-figure sum to Canada's alpine, para alpine and ski cross racers

Financier gives seven-figure sum to Canada's alpine, para alpine and ski cross racers

Alpine Canada's board chair has made a personal donation of $1.3 million to national alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racers to reduce the amount athletes pay out of their own pocket to race for their country.
Feds tell Canadian hockey players with KHL teams in Russia, Belarus to get out

Feds tell Canadian hockey players with KHL teams in Russia, Belarus to get out

Canadians continue to play hockey for Kontinental Hockey League teams in Russia and Belarus despite the Canadian government's warning to get out of those countries.

Scoreboard for Tuesday Sept. 27, 2022

Tuesday's Scoreboard MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL American League N.Y.
Kraken fan Flames 3-0 to net second pre-season win

Kraken fan Flames 3-0 to net second pre-season win

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken promised to be much better this season and, while it's really early, there are reasons for optimism.
Jets' vets do just enough to beat Senators 5-3

Jets' vets do just enough to beat Senators 5-3

WINNIPEG — New Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness didn't find a lot of highlights in his team's 5-3 pre-season victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.
Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-2, clinch AL East title

Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-2, clinch AL East title

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays filed out of their clubhouse and into the night, the champagne-drenched New York Yankees returned to the Rogers Centre field to mug for a celebratory photo near the pitcher's mound on Tuesday.
Judge Watch: Broadcasters hope to hit a home run with call of historic moment

Judge Watch: Broadcasters hope to hit a home run with call of historic moment

TORONTO — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't the only one who wants to hit a home run during New York's three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The broadcasters want to knock it out of the park, too.
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