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Thursday, Mar 28

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Blue Jays place four players on injured list

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The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.

03

McBride helps Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101

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Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he'd be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win.

B.C. man makes history as 1st Canadian to finish, win ‘insane’ Barkley Marathons

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Until this year, just 17 people had ever completed it the grueling race. That changed last week when Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., became the 18th.

Wednesday, Mar 27

19

Gaming commission monitoring Porter investigation

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it's closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter.

Tuesday, Mar 26

21

Raptors reeling after Porter gambling allegations

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The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for allegedly fixing games.

20

Police, sport watchdog not probing Raptors centre

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A Canadian expert on match fixing says the NBA's investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter is a dire warning to professional sports leagues in North America.

17

Blue Jays need bats to return to form this year

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There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season.

03

Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88

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Dennis Schroder was supposed to get his chance at a measure of revenge against his former Toronto teammates but it was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.

Monday, Mar 25

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Raptors’ Porter subject of gambling investigation

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The Toronto Raptors season took another turn for the worse as backup centre Jontay Porter became the subject of a gambling investigation.

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Depleted Raptors sign Simmons to 10-day deal

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The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract.

Saturday, Mar 23

03

Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching "NBA legends" at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. It's arguable he's on his way to becoming one himself.

Friday, Mar 22

22

Kiner-Falefa homers as Jays beat Red Sox 5-1

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run second inning and Toronto defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in spring training action Friday.

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Céline Dion graces rival Boston Bruins with ‘legendary’ rendition of starting lineup

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The legendary singer strolled in Thursday night to a round of applause and was introduced by Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, who happens to be from Montreal.

Thursday, Mar 21

19

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid illegal betting, ‘massive theft’ allegations

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The allegations emerged after reporters looked into Shohei Ohtani's finances and allegedly found wire transfers worth millions to a bookmaker under federal investigation.

04

Short-handed Raptors get blown out by Kings

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic insisted the desire was still there after Wednesday's 123-89 blowout loss to the visiting Sacramento Kings.

02

Blue Jays trade Espinal to Reds for McElvain

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal.

Tuesday, Mar 19

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Orioles get hot late, top Blue Jays 13-8

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Colton Cowser and Tyler Nevin both homered in the seventh inning to kick-start a late Baltimore run as the Orioles earned a 13-8 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in pre-season action.

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Chris Simon, Stanley Cup winner and former NHL winger, dead at 52

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Chris Simon was known as one of the toughest players of his time, racking up 1,824 penalty minutes spanning 782 career NHL games.

20

Raptors host clinic for Toronto-area coaches

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Darko Rajakovic remembers what it's like to be an eager young basketball coach, trying to absorb as much as possible from more experienced teachers.

18

Blue Jays name Jose Berrios opening day starter

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The Toronto Blue Jays have named right-hander Jose Berrios as their starting pitcher on opening day for the Major League Baseball season.

Saturday, Mar 16

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Yankees rally for 10-9 exhibition win over Jays

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Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 10-9 decision to the New York Yankees in spring-training action Saturday.

04

Banchero leads Magic past Raptors 113-103

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Gary Trent Jr. has seen it all over his seven NBA seasons. Now the 25-year-old suddenly finds himself in a new role as a mentor on a young Toronto Raptors team.

Friday, Mar 15

14

Halifax Mooseheads star forward Jordan Dumais charged with impaired driving, suspended by team

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Dumais, a prospect of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, has been suspended for an alleged incident that took place in Halifax on March 1.

02

RJ Barrett, family mourning brother’s death

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Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett.

Thursday, Mar 14

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Blue Jays top Twins, earn fourth straight win

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Brian Serven hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their win streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in pre-season play.

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Pittsburgh Penguins scramble after Jaromir Jagr bobblehead heist

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Amused fans pointed a collective finger at one suspected culprit, zeroing in on the team's seven-foot tall, irreverent and slightly unsettling mascot, Gritty.

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Jays’ Bichette adds Muay Thai to training regimen

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An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season.

Wednesday, Mar 13

22

Blue Jays win third straight, top Pirates 10-3

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Justin Turner kicked things off with a three-run homer in the opening inning and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to their third straight victory, topping the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in pre-season action on Wednesday.

Tuesday, Mar 12

23

Jays cruise past Yankees for second straight win

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Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Santiago Espinal each had two RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their second straight win topping the New York Yankees 8-1 in pre-season action Tuesday.

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Some Super Bowl bettors in Ontario who won still haven’t been paid. Here’s why

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"Contacting customer care will not expedite this process," an email from the OLG to a Proline+ player said.