36 h. ago New pub replaces Toronto bar that closed after 16 years in business

A Toronto bar with a cult following closed down last winter after 16 years, and it's finally been replaced.It's been eight months since cult-favourite Dundas West sports bar (and former home of Slammie Sammies), Opera Bob's, closed its doors after 16 years, much to the disappointment and dismay of its devoted regulars.The pub was a local staple for a casual drink, lively night out, and especially for Manchester City football match screenings, as the Manchester City Football Club Toronto has called the bar home for nearly as long as it's been around.Last year, during the Premier League championships, it even got a considerable shout-out from the New York Times.Alas, as Nelly Furtado once said, all good things come to an end, and, in the winter of 2024, the pub closed its doors for good, setting its devoted fanbase adrift, searching for somewhere new to take root.Now, at long last, the space has officially gotten a new lease on life, and Opera ...

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8 d. ago Eagles’ Jalen Carter awaits discipline over spitting incident from NFL, which made sportsmanship a priority

The NFL made it clear before the season that sportsmanship would be a point of emphasis. Jalen Carter provided the first example of misconduct. Now, he awaits discipline from the league. With tens of millions watching the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles taking on the rival Dallas Cowboys, Carter spat on Dak Prescott six […]

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9 d. ago Former MLSE executive named CEO of Premier League’s Newcastle United

David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its chief commercial officer. He moved on to work for Real Madrid, as global head of partnerships, and then Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., where, as president and CEO, he led the business operations of the New York Rangers and Knicks. […]

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9 d. ago Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England’s Newcastle United

David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its chief commercial officer. He moved on to work for Real Madrid, as global head of partnerships, and then Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., where, as president and CEO, he led the business operations of the New York Rangers and Knicks. […]

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9 d. ago Premier League contenders emerge as big winners of 2025 summer transfer window

Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea brought in some big-time players over the summer.

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2 w. ago Liverpool and Man City face Real Madrid in Champions League, PSG get tough draw

Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday’s draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s Real will play City at home and take on Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield in what will […]

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