Sarah Mills: Players deserve better than hate from fans in the aftermath of a loss

A Toronto Blue Jays player has received disturbing threats in the aftermath of the World Series loss. Sarah Mills says athletes already have to live with the heartbreak without having to put up with fan hate.

The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.

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Tues., Nov. 4: Sarah Mills says Mark Carney was presented as a financial whiz who could make life more affordable and solve the economic woes brought on by tariffs. He’ll need to convince Canadians that was true with his first budget on Tuesday.

Mon., Nov. 3: Sarah Mills says there are lots of different things being said about trade talks on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, none of them helpful, and none getting Canada closer to a deal.

Fri., Oct. 31: Prince Andrew is just Andrew now, with all princely names and roles removed. Sarah Mills says it’s a savvy move by King Charles, but one that has come far too late, especially given the work of Queen Camilla with domestic violence charities.

Thurs., Oct. 30: Sarah Mills says an interesting school of thought has come out from sources involved in the ongoing trade talks with Canada and the U.S. It centres on Reagan and the legacy Donald Trump wants to leave.

Wed., Oct. 29: The beleaguered Prince Andrew is negotiating with King Charles about leaving his mansion for a smaller one. Sarah Mills says Andrew brought his woes on himself through his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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