Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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'We just have to deal with it': Whitecaps' path to playoffs gets a little rockier
VANCOUVER - Facing an uphill battle for the playoffs, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos vows his squad won't go down without a fight. It's been a season full of adversity for the 'Caps (8-13-0...
Oct 30, 2020
Canadian junior men's finalist Krats gets call to fill in on Team Gushue
Joel Krats was a 15-year-old curler with big dreams when he watched Brad Gushue and Team Newfoundland and Labrador deliver a dramatic Brier victory on home ice in 2017. The St. John's-based team neede...
Oct 30, 2020
Alex Galchenyuk eager for fresh start with Senators: 'I have a lot to prove'
Alex Galchenyuk has no interest in looking back. And it's easy to understand why. After getting traded three times in 20 months, the third overall pick at the 2012 NHL draft signed a one-year, US$1.05...
Oct 30, 2020
Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows
TORONTO - In the wake of calling off a proposed October women's camp in England this month, Canada Soccer has opted not to summon the men for November's match window. In both cases, the governing body...
Oct 30, 2020
Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid
With two games remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC needs maximum points and a little help from elsewhere if it hopes to lift the Supporters' Shield. Philadelphia (13-3-5) has taken the pole po...
Oct 30, 2020
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse dubbed her first races in over seven months "interesting." The 24-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is competing for the Toronto Titans in Budapest, Hungary, in Inter...
Oct 30, 2020
Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA's investigation into the arrest of guard Terence Davis on assault charges. The team commented publicly on the issue for the first time...
Oct 30, 2020
MacLeod: No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season, according to Lisa MacLeod. Ontario's minister of sport said Friday afternoon in a speech delivered to the Empire Club...
Oct 30, 2020
Davies, DeRo join Beckham, Giovinco and others as finalists for MLS' '25 Greatest'
When Greg Vanney was drafted 17th overall out of UCLA by the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer's inaugural 1996 college draft, he was just happy to be able to keep playing soccer. "Coming to t...
Oct 30, 2020
Fresh off suspension, Hinch takes over as Tigers manager
DETROIT - As he waited out his suspension this year, AJ Hinch knew he wanted to return to baseball. The question was whether anyone in the sport would be ready to welcome him. His answer came pretty q...
Oct 30, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
On Thursday's show, Evan discussed the new downtown arena developments, gets the latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict and Sh...