Article content The San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres, three people with direct knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday. Article content The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team had made a formal announcement of Melvin’s hiring — which … [Read more…]
NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured Pride tape after backlash
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Hockey Author of the article: Associated Press Stephen Whyno Published Oct 24, 2023 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read FILE – Zac Jones of the New York Rangers skates with a stick decorated for “Pride Night” in warm-ups prior to the game against the Washington Capitals, May … [Read more…]
What is a successful Raptors season? It revolves around Scottie Barnes and asset management
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2023 • 3 minute read Article content With Wednesday’s tipoff of the 2023-24 Toronto Raptors season now imminent, this feels like the weirdest lead-in to a campaign in recent memory. What are … [Read more…]
Masai Ujiri enters most challenging season as Toronto Raptors head honcho
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball Get the latest from Frank Zicarelli straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2023 • 4 minute read President of the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri speaks during media day on Monday. Photo by Mark Blinch /Getty Images Article content A new hoops season begins in … [Read more…]
Afghanistan making waves at Cricket World Cup while England is barely hanging on
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Other Sports Published Oct 24, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi celebrates after winning the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Getty Images Article content A country in constant turmoil. That’s the only way the … [Read more…]
SIMMONS: The Toronto Raptors have become irrelevant in the NBA
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball Get the latest from Steve Simmons straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2023 • 4 minute read Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Chicago Bulls. Getty Images Article content The NBA is the most social of all sporting leagues. It’s … [Read more…]
Toronto getting back in the housing business with $30 billion plan
When a plan comes with tag of it being a “generational transformation,” that is setting the bar pretty high. But the new $30 billion housing plan from the city of Toronto could be one of those rare times a government strives for greatness. This is a plan that first and foremost gets the city of … [Read more…]
TEAM TURMOIL: Blue Jays front office faces critical off-season of fence-mending and more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Blue Jays Sports MLB Baseball Get the latest from Rob Longley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2023 • 4 minute read Ross Atkins, Toronto Blue Jays general manager, speaks to the media at the year-end press conference in 2022. Photo by NATHAN DENETTE /THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES … [Read more…]
MAMA MIA! Italian sports influencer Maria Arreghini targeting Paige Spiranac, others
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Soccer Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2023 • Last updated 53 minutes ago • 2 minute read MAMA MIA: The top sports influencer in Italy, Maria Arreghini. Photo by Screenshot /INSTAGRAM/Maria Arreghini Article content Italian soccer fans could be forgiven if they … [Read more…]
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homers, Diamondbacks power past Phillies to force NLCS Game 7
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports MLB Baseball Author of the article: Associated Press Dan Gelston Published Oct 23, 2023 • 4 minute read Arizona Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits a home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola during the second inning in Game 6 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia. Photo by … [Read more…]