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Monday, Jul 1

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays lineup because of sore right hand

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Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon's Canada Day game against the Houston Astros because of pain in his right hand.

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Tanev to six-year, US$27-million contract

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Chris Tanev is set to play in his hometown. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL free agency.

Monday, Jun 24

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Raptors and Scottie Barnes agree on $225M extension, which could grow to about $270M, AP source says

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Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms on a max extension, one that will be worth about $225 million over five years and could reach about $270 million if he meets supermax criteria, a person with knowledge of the deal…

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'Everything is Oilers. Everything is Connor': McDavid's hometown abuzz ahead of Game 7

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The Ontario elementary school that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid once attended is abuzz with excitement ahead of Monday night’s Stanley Cup Final.

Sunday, Jun 23

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Blue Jays rookie infielder Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for doping violation

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez's rookie season is on hold almost as soon as it began.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Pascal Siakam, Pacers agree on $189M, four-year contract that can be signed in July, AP source says

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Pascal Siakam intends to sign a four-year, $189.5 million contract to remain with the Indiana Pacers when the NBA's offseason moratorium is lifted in early July, a person with knowledge of the talks between the sides told The Associated…

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Blue Jays trade Biggio, cash to Dodgers for pitching prospect Fisher

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for utility player Cavan Biggio and cash considerations.

Friday, Jun 7

Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly were ordered to stop painting their Toronto home. Here is why.

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Decorated figure skater Tessa Virtue and Toronto Maple Leaf Morgan Rielly have hired a lobbyist as they seek permission to paint the exterior of their Rosedale heritage home, despite objections from city staff.

Wednesday, Jun 5

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New York man charged in sports betting scandal that led to former Raptor Jontay Porter's ban from NBA

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A New York man was charged Tuesday in a sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban Jontay Porter for life, with the charges marking the first known criminal fallout from the matter.

Tuesday, Jun 4

Fan steps in to caddie for pro golfer at Canadian Open in Hamilton

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Paul Emerson only planned on watching the RBC Canadian Open from the gallery this weekend in Hamilton, but ended up caddying for one of the pros.

Friday, May 31

'Night mode': Toronto Blue Jays reveal City Connect jerseys

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The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled their new City Connect jerseys.

Sunday, May 26

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Custom baseball card released of Blue Jays fan struck in the face with foul ball

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Liz McGuire, the Blue Jays fan who was struck in the face with a 110 m.p.h. foul ball last week, has been pictured on a custom baseball trading card applauding her fandom to the game.

Thursday, May 23

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'This team is Canada's team': Here's what you need to know about the WNBA's Toronto expansion

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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has officially announced that it’s expanding north of the border with a first-ever Canadian team in Toronto.

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The WNBA is officially coming to Toronto

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The WNBA isn't just coming to Toronto, it's coming to Canada.

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Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside U.S., with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

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Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.

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Sheldon Keefe hired as head coach of New Jersey Devils

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Sheldon Keefe has been hired as the head coach of the New Jersey Devils.

Wednesday, May 22

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Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h foul ball, offered tickets and custom baseball card

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The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.

Tuesday, May 21

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Blue Jays fan struck by 110 m.p.h. foul ball offered tickets, custom baseball card

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The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h. (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.

New Leafs coach eyes opportunity to build, push team over the hump

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Craig Berube says the opportunity to help a team with a wealth of talent get over the hump in the playoffs was a driving force in becoming head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Saturday, May 18

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Toronto eliminated from PWHL playoffs

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Minnesota's Claire Butorac (7) and Lee Stecklein (2) battle for the puck with Toronto's Emma Maltais (27) during first period Game 5 playoff PWHL action in Toronto, Friday, May 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch

Friday, May 17

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Craig Berube named as next head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Craig Berube as their new head coach.

Tuesday, May 14

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'About to get so much better': Renos kick off at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena

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Symbolically smashing a sledgehammer into a piece of drywall on Tuesday, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley says renovations to Scotiabank Arena have begun.

Monday, May 13

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New York City FC coach repeats denial of allegations he punched a Toronto FC player

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New York City FC coach Nick Cushing has repeated his denial of allegations that he punched a Toronto FC player, saying he is shocked and upset at the claim.

Sunday, May 12

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Santana's three-run homer lifts Twins over Jays in Manoah's best start of the year

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Alek Manoah allowed three runs — all unearned — over seven innings to lower his earned-run average from 13.50 to 4.91 in his best outing of the year. He allowed four hits and a walk, striking out six.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s three RBIs help Blue Jays rally past Twins 10-8

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4 for 5 with three RBIs, a run, and a stolen base as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Minnesota Twins 10-8 on Saturday.

Saturday, May 11

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Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Maple Leafs, dead at 79

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Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada's team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79.

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Twins beat Blue Jays for 16th win in 18 games

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Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, Joe Ryan pitched seven innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 16th time in 18 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.

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Toronto tops Minnesota 2-0 to sit one win away from PWHL final

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Jesse Compher scored the go-ahead goal with 1:25 left in the third period to give Toronto a 2-0 win and 2-0 lead in its best-of-five semifinal series against Minnesota in Professional Women's Hockey League playoff action on Friday.

Friday, May 10

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'Just wait': Toronto mayor hints that WNBA team is coming to the city amid multiple reports

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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says that she is hopeful an announcement could be made soon amid multiple reports that a WNBA team is coming to Toronto in 2026.

Thursday, May 9

Sheldon Keefe out as head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe. The team made the announcement Thursday after the Original Six franchise lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.