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Next Level: Blue Jays target post-season after falling short by one game in 2021

TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., captured the Toronto Blue Jays' mood perfectly at spring training when he was asked what his expectations were for this season. "What we did last year was the trailer,...

Apr 07, 2022

University of Toronto scholars ask Sport Minister for a review of Own The Podium

TORONTO - Three University of Toronto sport scholars are asking Canada's sport minister to take a look at Own The Podium's mandate amid mounting allegations of athlete maltreatment. In a letter to Spo...

Apr 07, 2022

Canada's Gushue falls 10-6 to the United States in men's world curling championship

LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue lost 10-6 to Korey Dropkin of the United States in the men's world curling championship Thursday. The U.S. scored four points in the fifth end for a 7-2 lead, which pr...

Apr 07, 2022

Olympic sprint champion De Grasse named ambassador for Coolbet

TORONTO - He's all business on the track, but Andre De Grasse is anxious to show he also has a lighter side. Coolbet, an online sportsbook, unveiled the champion sprinter as an ambassador Thursday. Th...

Apr 07, 2022

Oh baby, Bob Cole's getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy

TORONTO - Bob Cole is looking forward to sitting back and watching both the Masters and the world men's curling championship this weekend. And, as always, some hockey. But on Sunday, the retired hocke...

Apr 07, 2022

Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job. The team announced Thursday that Joe Will remains interim GM until a full-time replace...

Apr 07, 2022

TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - A partnership between TheScore Bet and the Toronto Blue Jays seems like a natural fit to John Levy, the CEO of the sportsbook. Levy spoke to media on the field at Rogers Centre where new sig...

Apr 07, 2022

After coming just short of post-season last year, Blue Jays appear primed for success

After finishing one game short of the post-season last year, the Toronto Blue Jays look to have the makings of a playoff team in 2022. The team's young core has blossomed, the starting rotation appear...

Apr 07, 2022

Celebration tour a sendoff for veteran Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe

VANCOUVER - While there'll be a lot of excitement and joy on the field when Canada's women's soccer team takes on Nigeria in a pair of upcoming friendlies, goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan knows there'll be...

Apr 07, 2022

Flames get unlikely boost from Michael Stone, beat Ducks 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Stone got his first goal of the season and an assist in his 500th NHL game, and Elias Lindholm scored his 36th goal in the Calgary Flames' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim D...

Apr 06, 2022