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TORONTO – Sgt. Chantal Larocque hopes that singing “O Canada” in English, French and Algonquin at Rogers Centre before a Toronto Blue Jays game will open everyone’s eyes to the possibilities of creating a more inclusive game experience. Larocque, who is an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service, sang the …
Read More »Blue Jays blank Nationals 7-0 in rubber game
TORONTO – A middling August marked by underperformance and a slip in the standings ended with a shutout victory for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals left the team on a high with an off-day Thursday ahead of a six-game road trip starting …
Read More »Winless Elks look to follow Redblacks’ game plan in showdown with Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Winnipeg
The underdog Ottawa Redblacks drew up a blueprint for the winless Elks to follow when Edmonton takes on Winnipeg on Thursday. The Redblacks stopped the Blue Bombers’ rushing attack, put pressure on quarterback Zach Collaros, then rode rushing QB Dustin Crum to a come-from-behind 31-28 overtime victory over the Bombers …
Read More »Why a downtown Ottawa Senators arena could be a ‘game changer’ for the capital
Much of the circus has died down around the Ottawa Senators after a courting process that saw Canadian business moguls, Hollywood icons and rap royalty vie for a chance to own an NHL team in the nation’s capital. But with Toronto-based billionaire Michael Andlauer’s group close to locking down …
Read More »Alejandro Kirk leaves Blue Jays game
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 18, 2023 4:47 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size ARLINGTON, Texas – Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has left Toronto’s game with the Texas Rangers after being hit by a pitch. Kirk had a laceration and contusion after being taking …
Read More »Bombers home opener more than just a football game – Winnipeg
It’s a big day for Winnipeg football fans. Friday evening marks the home opener for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who kick off their season at IG Field against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers, who fell just shy of winning a third consecutive Grey Cup championship last season, are beginning …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Smitty’s tracks down viral sign creator from Jays game – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipegger Howie Prociuk got quite the surprise after last Friday’s Blue Jays game when a picture of him at the game went somewhat viral via Winnipeg’s Smitty’s restaurant Facebook page. Prociuk said the aim was to get on the jumbotron but he …
Read More »Miami Heat turn tables on Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Finals
It was a popular theme before the NBA Finals started – about how the Nuggets, an up-tempo team with fresh legs that could exploit the mile-high altitude in Denver, would have a good chance to wear down the Miami Heat. The combined fourth-quarter score of the first two games: Heat …
Read More »Owen Willmore and the London Knights have forced a Game 6
It was a game the London Knights had to win. After goals from four different skaters and 32 saves from St. Thomas, Ont., native Owen Willmore, the OHL Championship series is headed back to Peterborough for a Game 6 on Sunday, May 21. The Knights defeated the Petes 4-1 at …
Read More »Peterborough Petes hang on for Game 4 win in OHL Championship
The Peterborough Petes held off a furious comeback attempt by the London Knights to win 5-3 and take a three games to one lead in the Ontario Hockey League Championship series. London scored twice in the final 6:01 of the third period to get to within a goal but could …
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