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TORONTO – After his excellent two-hit, complete-game shutout, Toronto Blue Jays righty Chris Bassitt appeared more concerned about how the city’s hockey team was faring two blocks down the street. Bassitt had just blanked the National League-leading Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday, but his sporting, competitive nature was with the …
Read More »Leafs’ playoff run — a boost for Toronto mayoral candidates or a distraction? – Toronto
As the Toronto Maple Leafs stare at a Game 4 against the Florida Panthers that has the potential to end their Stanely Cup pursuit, mayoral campaigns across Toronto are weighing the cost. The city has briefly been swept by hockey fever as the Leafs recorded their first victory in round …
Read More »Pair of O’Sheas for Blue Bombers to open rookie camp – Winnipeg
After a long winter, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held their first on-field activities since losing the Grey Cup game last fall. Bombers hopefuls hit the field on Wednesday for the start of rookie camp. More than 50 players were put through the paces on the first day of the three-day …
Read More »Game 4: Toronto Maple Leafs down Panthers to avoid sweep
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season — one peppered with desperation and urgency — to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t …
Read More »Can Canadian sports achieve sustainable culture change? Minister to detail plans – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 11, 2023 7:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal sport minister is expected to announce changes to improve accountability and encourage sustainable culture change in Canadian sports. Pascale St-Onge is due to outline specifics of the plan at …
Read More »Leafs turn to rookie goaltender Joseph Woll in must-win Game 4 with Samsonov out – Toronto
Joseph Woll isn’t thinking about all the work that got him to this point. All the Maple Leafs rookie goaltender is focusing on is keeping his team’s season alive. Toronto will turn to Woll for Game 4 of its second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers staring down a 3-0 …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Conspiracy at the NHL draft? At least it makes for a good story – Winnipeg
Here’s what I know about conspiracy theories: they’ll never be fully proven, because if they were, then they wouldn’t be theories at all, but facts. And facts don’t often make for a good story. Of course, most are amusing, if nothing else: Was there a second shooter that day in …
Read More »Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts – Ottawa
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 10, 2023 11:49 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A celebrity bidding war for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators stands to lift the team’s profile to new heights, while serving as a safe way for stars …
Read More »Sportscaster apologizes to Indigenous NHLer from Manitoba after mocking name – Winnipeg
ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I think it was an attempt …
Read More »Florida Panthers beat Toronto Maple Leafs in OT, take 3-0 series lead
Sam Reinhart scored at 3:02 of overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. The centre grabbed the puck behind the net and wrapped it around on a surprised Joseph Woll before the Panthers …
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