German soccer club Mainz suspends player for 'unacceptable' social media post about Israel-Hamas war

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Bundesliga soccer club Mainz has suspended Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi for what it called an “unacceptable” social media post about the Israel-Hamas war. Article content The club said … [Read more…]

Raptors' Darko Rajakovic mending fences and creating harmony on a team that had little a year ago

Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball Get the latest from Mike Ganter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 18, 2023  •  4 minute read Toronto Raptors point guard Malachi Flynn (22) dribbles the ball as he runs while being followed by Cairns Taipans forward Bul Kuol. The Canadian Press Article content … [Read more…]

Ex-San Francisco Giants star Aubrey Huff rips team for interviewing woman for manager job

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports MLB Baseball Aubrey Huff said it’s simply a move to satisfy ‘woke’ onlookers and score ‘political points’ Published Oct 18, 2023  •  Last updated 12 hours ago  •  3 minute read San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres. AP Photo Article content A … [Read more…]

SIMMONS: Retiring Reds captain Michael Bradley was a treasure on Toronto's sporting scene

Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto FC Sports Soccer MLS Get the latest from Steve Simmons straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 18, 2023  •  4 minute read Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley celebrates with the MLS Cup during Toronto FC’s parade in 2017. Photo by Craig Robertson /Postmedia Network Reviews and recommendations are unbiased … [Read more…]

Tyreek Hill, other NFL stars might get an opportunity to play flag football in the 2028 Olympics

Article content If Tyreek Hill and other NFL players want to switch to flag football for a summer and compete in the Olympics, the possibility is becoming more real. Article content NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said Tuesday the league will work with the players’ union on allowing current and former players to participate after flag … [Read more…]

RAPTORS TAKEAWAYS: Scottie Barnes flashes all-star potential

Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 18, 2023  •  Last updated 36 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors leaps over Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the … [Read more…]

Canada beats Poland and New Zealand to lock down playoff spot at mixed curling worlds

Article content Canada qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed curling championship with wins over Poland and New Zealand on Tuesday. Article content Skip Felix Asselin and his crew out of the Glenmore Curling Club in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., improved to 6-0 and led Group B with two matches remaining. Article content In its first … [Read more…]

Canucks acquire Mark Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Jack Rathbone, Plasek

Article content The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Article content In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek off to Pittsburgh. Article content The five-foot-11, 185-pound Friedman registered three points (one goal, two assists) in 23 games with Pittsburgh last season. … [Read more…]

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley will retire at end of season

Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto FC Sports Soccer MLS Published Oct 17, 2023  •  Last updated 23 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley speaks at a media availability earlier this season. The Canadian Press Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases … [Read more…]