2 h. ago Blue Jays fans lean into superstitions to bring team luck against Yankees

Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage tapped to make his fourth career big-league start in biggest game of his career

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4 h. ago Taylor Swift’s ’The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ tops box office

LOS ANGELES — This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It might have looked like a heavyweight matchup, but Swift’s devoted fanbase once again proved unstoppable with her film “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” which debuted at No. 1 with $33 million in […]

Culture

6 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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7 h. ago Diallo advances via walkover over Goffin at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — Gabriel Diallo of Montreal advanced to the round of 16 men’s singles at the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament with a 12-minute victory on Saturday night. Diallo was a dozen minutes into his round of 32 match against David Goffin, and ahead 3-0, when the Belgium player retired citing injury. Diallo will face […]

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12 h. ago Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities

Whether it’s a last-minute Halloween costume or a 2 a.m. cough syrup shortage, delivery apps are promising to bring more than just food to your doorstep. Many Canadians quickly became accustomed to having groceries and takeout delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for food delivery apps to flourish. While food […]

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21 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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26 h. ago ‘Stadium’s rocking’: Game 1 of Blue Jays playoff series has fans buzzing

'The whole place is going to be crazy'

Sport

30 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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32 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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47 h. ago Blue Jays aren’t expecting a Kirk Gibson moment from injured Bo Bichette

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has long been an avid fan of the game and well-versed in some of Major League Baseball’s biggest post-season moments. With that in mind, his assessment of injured shortstop Bo Bichette’s chances of returning to action in the American League division series that begins on Saturday, was probably revealing. “I […]

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48 h. ago How RBC is levelling up your All Things Go Music Festival experience in Toronto

An exclusive experience with a general admission ticket? You deserve this!      The All Things Go Music Festival is hitting the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, and RBC debit cardholders are going to have the ultimate fan experience.A weekend to rememberThis is the first-ever Canadian iteration of the beloved music festival, and with 16 era-defining musicians taking the stage, you don’t want to miss what could very well be one of the best weekends of the year!Headlining acts include Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Best of all, everything takes place on one stage so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action or choose between acts. Just sit back, relax, and soak up every moment.In honour of this Canadian debut, RBC is collaborating with Live Nation Canada to help kick your experience up a notch. RBC debit cardholders can access exclusive perks to take the weekend from great to ...

Culture

49 h. ago WARMINGTON: Despite sunny forecast, unclear if Dome will be open when Jays take on Yankees

Turns out it's MLB and the American League's decision – but expect fans to blow the roof off the Rogers Centre either way

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50 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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50 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...

Economics

53 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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53 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 […]

Society

55 h. ago ‘Suffering’ Novak Djokovic battles past Marin Cilic in Shanghai opener

Novak Djokovic said he had to “fire up all engines” as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is chasing a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers as […]

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55 h. ago PGA president Don Rea finally apologizes for Bethpage Black fan behavior at Ryder Cup

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, finally apologized Thursday in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals he was elected to serve. Europe built a record lead after two days and held on for a […]

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57 h. ago ANALYSIS: Jets coach Arniel has earned respect of players, fans

Much has been made of the change in culture in Winnipeg in the last three seasons. Make no mistake about it, Scott Arniel was one of the architects of that change.

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58 h. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

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