National Sports
Veteran CFL linebacker Lawrence putting together solid 2023 campaign
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
HAMILTON – Simoni Lawrence is back doing what he does best with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Injuries last year limited Lawrence to 10 games and 45 defensive tackles – both career lows over his 10 seasons in Hamilton. But the gregarious linebacker is putting together a solid ’23 campaign, having appeared in all 15 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Herdman and new coaching staff take in first practice at Toronto FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – The John Herdman era at Toronto FC started under bright sunshine Monday as the former Canada coach, wearing a smile, walked out to review his new troops in training. New goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy was at the far end of the pitch, working with the ‘keepers. Eric Tenllado and Robyn Gayle, like Eaddy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘No selfishness’ – Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at training camp
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is firm: there will be no selfishness on his team this season. Ujiri and new head coach Darko Rajakovic spoke to media in Toronto this morning before the Raptors flew to Vancouver for their pre-season training camp. Ujiri said the Raptors needed a cultural reset after firing former head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLers recall eye-opening off-ice moments as rookies: ‘Like, that’s insane’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
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. McDavid noticed a bunch of big numbers scribbled in the locker room one day. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: ‘Go figure’
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is dismissive of a lawsuit brought against his team by the rival New York Knicks. The Knicks filed suit against the Raptors, their new head coach Darko Rajakovic and a former Knicks scouting employee in late August, saying the defendants conspired to steal thousands of videos and other scouting secrets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Herdman surrounds himself with familiar faces on Toronto FC coaching staff
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – John Herdman will be surrounded by some familiar faces in his new role as Toronto FC head coach. The MLS club announced Monday that Eric Tenllado, Simon Eaddy, Robyn Gayle, and Alex Dodgshon, all part of Herdman’s Canadian national team staff, will join Herdman’s staff. Tenllado will serve as assistant coach and “performance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors centre Christian Koloko out indefinitely with respiratory issues
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
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. Koloko will not participate in the Raptors training camp in Vancouver. The 23-year-old Koloko missed summer league play with the same condition. Koloko ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff-bound Blue Jays persevered after a wobbly September, next up is the Twins
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2023
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. That’s when Blue Jays outfielder George Springer – a playoff veteran and a World Series champion in 2017 – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023
By The Canadian Press on October 1st, 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. Dodgers 5 San Francisco 2 Washington 10 Atlanta 9 Pittsburgh 3 Miami 0 Philadelphia 9 N.Y. Mets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on October 1st, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Taylor Swift couldn’t just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field. The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets. SNY posted video of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL running back George Reed dies at the age of 83
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2023
George Reed, the rugged fullback who was one of the most dominant rushers in CFL history, has died. The Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team Reed spent his entire CFL career with, confirmed that Reed passed away Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday. The six-foot, 205-pound Reed played with the Riders from 1963 until 1975. Upon ... Read More »
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