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New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Hernandez, Bichette homer as Blue Jays celebrate return home with win over Royals
TORONTO - Charlie Montoyo called it "one of my best days in baseball" "And I've been around for a long time," said the 55-year-old Blue Jays manager. "I was so happy to be here. I was actually nervous...
Jul 30, 2021
Canadian Kylie Masse wins second silver medal of Tokyo Games in 200-metre backstroke
TOKYO - Kylie Masse has won her second medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a silver medal in the women's 200-metre backstroke. The 25-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., finished in two minutes 5.42 seconds on ...
Jul 30, 2021
Leafs sign forward Ondrej Kase to one-year, US$1.25 million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Ondrej Kase to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million. The 25-year-old Kase became available when free agency officially opened Wednesday after...
Jul 30, 2021
'It feels like we're back in Toronto': Fans flock to stadium for Jays' return
TORONTO - A sea of blue jerseys and T-shirts welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays back to the Rogers Centre on Friday as fans flocked to see the team play at home for the first time in nearly two years. The...
Jul 30, 2021
Ex-NBA star's sister gets probation for threatening witness
NEW YORK (AP) - The sister of former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was sentenced Friday to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service for threatening a woman who testified against him at...
Jul 30, 2021
Drake's DreamCrew to executive produce Black hockey player doc with LeBron James
TORONTO - Drake is teaming up with LeBron James and other creators for a feature documentary on the history of Black hockey players. The Toronto rapper's production company says in a release he will e...
Jul 30, 2021
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Berrios from Twins
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays added to their pitching at the trade deadline Friday, acquiring starter Jose Berrios from the Minnesota Twins and veteran reliever Joakim Soria from the Arizona Diamond...
Jul 30, 2021
Former CFL defensive back Lin-J Shell passes away at the age of 39
Lin-J Shell, who played seven CFL seasons with four teams, has died. He was 39. The cause of death was not immediately known. Shell was a defensive back with the Toronto Argonauts (2009-11), B.C. Lion...
Jul 30, 2021
Rugby Canada fires Cudmore over social media posts
Rugby Canada fired Jamie Cudmore, a former star player in charge of developing the next generation of talent, on Friday for a series of social media posts belittling the women's sevens team. His posts...
Jul 30, 2021
CFL, Alouettes confirm jointly that Montreal co-owner Sidney Spiegel has passed away
MONTREAL - The COVID-19 pandemic robbed the Montreal Alouettes of a 2020 season and co-owner Sidney Spiegel the chance to see his franchise play. Spiegel died Wednesday in Toronto. Both the Alouettes ...
Jul 30, 2021
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