1 hour ago Toronto Blue Jays got totally disrespected by American media in Yankees series predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays have home-field advantage. They also beat the New York Yankees in eight of 13 games this season, including victories in six of seven games against the Yanks at Rogers Centre.Don't tell that to American media members, who don't seem to be taking the Blue Jays seriously.Most U.S. media outlets believe the Yankees will emerge victorious over Toronto during the first-ever meeting between these two teams in the postseason.On MLB.com, about two-thirds of their writers said that the Yankees will prevail against the Blue Jays, despite being the lower seed. They highlighted Bo Bichette's absence and the emergence of New York pitcher Camerom Schlittler as factors that could be the difference in the series.That slant towards the Yankees comes off as tame compared to other outlets.A panel of five CBS Sports writers all unanimously picked the Yankees to beat the Jays, although all of their writers said the series would go to a decisive Game 5."I question th...

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2 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

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14 h. ago Ce joueur fait un bond important et se trouve au sommet de notre top 20 des meilleurs Québécois de la LNH

Un peu plus de 60 joueurs québécois ont joué au moins un match dans la LNH la saison dernière et on devrait en voir à peu près autant en 2025-2026.

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16 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

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17 h. ago Calgary Wild FC play with purpose, fall to AFC Toronto as breast cancer awareness takes centre stage

Northern Super League squads suit up at McMahon Stadium in support of the Canadian Cancer Society to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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18 h. ago Vlad Guerrero Jr. has his first big playoff moment as Blue Jays strike first in blowout of Yankees

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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18 h. ago ‘The face of our franchise’: On Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and a blowout Blue Jays Game 1 win over Yanks

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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25 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal criminal conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and reality TV star came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning […]

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27 h. ago Germany Expects Slight GDP Growth This Year, Upswing From 2026

The German government is set to raise its economic forecasts, bringing official projections into line with those of the country’s leading research institutes, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

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28 h. ago Bad Bunny kicks off ’SNL’ 51st season with a group of new cast members

Live from New York! It’s a new “SNL” season, with faces both fresh and familiar. After a fanfare-filled 50th season celebrating the past, “Saturday Night Live” looks to the future with a cast that includes five new featured players. As for the high-wattage early hosts, none other than Bad Bunny kicks things off on Saturday. […]

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38 h. ago Ontario once had very bizarre McDonald's locations but they're gone forever

Although most McDonald's locations in Ontario look nearly identical today — with their grey exteriors and red columns topped with the chain's famous golden arches — some outlets had their own distinct quirky character throughout the 1970s and 1990s. As franchise owners worked to set their locations apart from others, many experienced unusual features that have since disappeared, including attached train cabooses to host birthday parties, and even one with a gas station built beneath it. For those who grew up in Ontario during the late 20th century, the sight of a bright red caboose beside your local McDonald's was a staple of childhood. Franchise owners across the province, from Chatham to Stratford, Barrie to Owen Sound, and Orangeville to Mississauga, converted former railway cars into dining rooms and play areas, and birthday party rooms. A McDonald's caboose restaurant in Chatham, Ont., in 1985. Photo: Don McQueen/Old Ont...

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43 h. ago Pas de recul pour le Canadien: la vaste majorité de nos 30 experts lui prédisent les séries en 2025

Seuls deux estiment que Montréal fera un pas en arrière au terme de la prochaine saison.

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45 h. ago Here's what Aaron Judge said about the Blue Jays and Toronto fans before ALDS

Don't expect the New York Yankees to be underestimating the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of their first-ever postseason meeting.Sure, the Blue Jays might've come into the year with muted expectations, while the Yankees were fresh off a World Series appearance.But 162 regular season games (and one Wild Card series for the Yankees) later, and it's New York who's heading into Toronto without home field advantage for the American League Division Series starting on Saturday.And the Yankees' biggest star, two-time AL MVP Aaron Judge, had kind things to say about the Blue Jays after his Yankees knocked off the Boston Red Sox in a winner-take-all Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday night."They're a complete team. They don't strike out a lot. So they're gonna put the ball in play. They're gonna force your hand on defence. We're looking forward to that. Toronto is going to be rocking. We love that," Judge said following the game, per Sportsnet's David...

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46 h. ago Toronto bar that closed after 20 years being replaced by retro

A Toronto bar in a historic building is getting a new lease on life as it transforms into a new concept this October.The Gladstone House's Melody Bar had been a pillar of West Queen West, taking on various appearances and lives over the years, for over two decades, when it suddenly and quietly closed its doors at the end of 2022.Since then, the space at the historic property has sat dormant, collecting dust while the neighbourhood's frequenters grew impatient waiting to learn whether Melody Bar would rise from the ashes, or whether it really was gone for good.Alas, we finally have our answer, and it's the latter, but it's not all bad news.A new chapter is on the horizon for the former Melody Bar, as it prepares to transform into Cassette, a refined take on the classic, retro diner, opening at the end of October.If you're expecting a typical greasy spoon, think again. Cassette is going to pack a serious punch in the style department, while stil...

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46 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays playoff ticket prices getting more ridiculous but Yankees fans have it easy

Getting into Rogers Centre for the ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees will cost you a pretty penny.The Yankees were able to punch their ticket to the ALDS after eliminating the Boston Red Sox in their Wild-Card series on Thursday night. As a result, they will now head to Toronto to take on the AL East Division-winning Blue Jays.This marks the first time since 2016 that the Blue Jays will be playing in the ALDS, and the excitement from the fan base is very evident based on ticket prices. It's also the first time ever the Blue Jays and Yankees have met in the playoffs.The cheapest available tickets on Ticketmaster are priced at $262.99 in the 500 level, while several others in the upper deck are priced above $320. There are several in the lower bowl going for more than $2,000.Ticket prices for Game 1 of the ALDS (Ticketmaster)The prices increase for Game 2, albeit only slightly. The cheapest available tickets for Sunday's outing are currently going for $28...

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47 h. ago Shovels in the ground in early 2026 for Victoria Hospital ED, Kinew says

The province announced Friday that construction on a new emergency department at Victoria Hospital is ready to go ahead next year. 

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47 h. ago 'I've lost my confidence' Vernon Adams Jr. says amid Stampeders' three

Starting QB aims to help turn fortunes around in visit to play former team in Vancouver

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49 h. ago Yankees fans turn on Buffalo Bills for backing the Toronto Blue Jays

The Buffalo Bills aren't hiding the fact that they'll be rooting for the Toronto Blue Jays in the upcoming ALDS.The Jays were able to earn a bye through the wild-card round thanks to finishing atop the AL East Division. As a result, they awaited the winner of a wild-card series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox to determine who they'd go up against in the best-of-five series.We now know that it will be the Yankees, who eliminated the Red Sox on Thursday night. While most would expect those who live in New York state to support the Yankees, that may not entirely be the case, as the Bills made their opinion crystal clear on Friday morning.Good luck to our friends up North ‼️#GoBills x @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/Gn9lrmce9m— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 3, 2025Of course, the biggest reason for this is the fact that the Jays' Triple-A affiliate is located in Buffalo. Whether not realizing or simply not caring, however, many Yankees fans fe...

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49 h. ago Keith Urban could score millions thanks to Nicole Kidman’s rumoured ‘cocaine clause’

Keith Urban may score a multi-million payday following his split from Nicole Kidman. According to Radar Online and news.com.au, the country music star and the Oscar-winning actress had a prenup that contains a rumoured “cocaine clause” that awards Urban nearly US$600,000 for every year he remained sober during their marriage. Kidman, 58, filed for divorce this […]

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51 h. ago National Police Federation Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Equitable Funding for RCMP in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election campaign gets underway, the National Police Federation (NPF) is encouraged to see public safety play a prominent role in early commitments from political parties, particularly around police resourcing. These are welcome first steps, but the NPF stresses the […]

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