31 h. ago Toronto Raptors reportedly interested in trade for LaMelo Ball

Is there a world where we could possibly see LaMelo Ball playing in a Toronto Raptors uniform?Though that situation may never come to fruition, the Raptors reportedly expressed trade interest in the supposedly disgruntled Charlotte Hornets point guard this past offseason. The 24-year-old, who has struggled to stay healthy early in his NBA career, was an All-Star back in 2022."Speaking of trade interest, the Toronto Raptors checked in on the availability of Ball over the summer," NBA insider Michael Scotta of HoopsHype wrote.Ball, who is currently out with an ankle injury he sustained against the Raptors earlier this month, is averaging 19.4 points through 16 games this season. The 2024-25 campaign, in which he was limited to 47 games, saw him average a career-high 25.2 points.Though his point totals have dropped slightly this season, he's currently averaging what would stand as a career-high 8.5 assists.Ball, drafted third overall in 2020, has an extremely high skill s...

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4 d. ago Ryan Lochte auctions Olympic gold medals amid bitter divorce battle

Former U.S. Olympic swimming great has put three of his six gold medals on the auction block with bids starting at $20,000 each.

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8 d. ago Injuries offer Owen Beck another chance to crack Canadiens' lineup

Forward hopes to make an impact in second recall from Laval Rocket this season after three stints with the Habs in 2024-25.

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8 d. ago Local exporter hit with $37M penalty over vehicle sales to West Africa

Local vehicle exporting business hit with a $36.9M penalty for selling 2,300 vehicles from Ontario to West Africa and not reporting the sale

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1 week ago Amy Winehouse’s father sues star’s friends for auctioning her clothes

London (AFP) — The father of late British singer Amy Winehouse Tuesday defended his U.K. lawsuit against two of her friends after they sold some of her clothes at auction for around £730,000 ($970,000). Mitch Winehouse told the High Court in London that Naomi Parry, the star’s former stylist, and her friend, Catriona Gourlay, did […]

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2 w. ago George Springer’s ALCS Game 7 home run ball up for auction at staggering price

Bidding for the piece of Toronto Blue Jays playoff history starts at a staggering $10,000 with the auction closing Dec. 9.

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2 w. ago George Springer's iconic ALCS Toronto Blue Jays home run ball is now up for sale

Another iconic piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is up for sale.The ball from George Springer's incredible home run in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners is available for auction.Springer's home run allowed the Blue Jays to come from behind and knock off the Seattle Mariners. By doing so, the Jays were able to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.George Springer just hit one of the biggest home runs in #BlueJays history.Rogers Centre is shaking. pic.twitter.com/3RitrE86AU— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 21, 2025 To no surprise, given that it's one of the biggest hits in Blue Jays history, getting this ball won't come for a low price. In fact, the starting bid, which will remain up for auction until Saturday, Dec. 13, is set at US$10,000. "Presented is the Official Major League Rob Manfred Jr. baseball hit by Springer that would eventually send the Blue Jays to the World Series. Against starter-acting-r...

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2 w. ago Free agent Kyle Tucker visits Blue Jays Dunedin training facility

It wouldn’t be December without a high-profile baseball free agent visiting the Blue Jays Dunedin spring headquarters now, would it? Two years after Japanese shortstop Shohei Ohtani made a celebrated – and secretive – visit to the Jays player development complex while in full courtship from the Toronto brass, Kyle Tucker was reportedly at the […]

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3 w. ago What's next for Toronto Blue Jays after major move in free agency?

The Toronto Blue Jays landed the first big fish on the free-agent market, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.Though nobody was expecting such a big signing to be announced when it was, GM Ross Atkins had told reporters at his end-of-season media avail that he was hoping to add another starting pitcher, whether it be through free agency or a trade.Cease will now join a formidable starting five that also includes Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios. That automatically sets up as one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, if not the very best. Now, management will set their sights on other parts of the roster.It's no secret that the Blue Jays would also like to improve their bullpen. Atkins informed media that Jeff Hoffman, who signed a $33 million deal last offseason, is open to moving out of the closer role. That may not be the worst thing for the Jays, as the 2024 All Star struggled in his first season as a Blue Jay, posti...

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3 w. ago Classique mondiale de baseball: Shohei Ohtani confirme sa présence

Le joueur par excellence de la dernière édition portera à nouveau les couleurs du Japon en 2026.

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3 w. ago Shohei Ohtani’s bat from historic 2024 season sells for $300,000 at auction

Home run balls hit by the Dodgers in Game 7 of their World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays also sold

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3 w. ago Caesars Palace fined $7.8M over gambling by bookmaker linked to Ohtani’s interpreter

Nevada gaming regulators voted to fine Caesars Palace $7.8 million Thursday over failing to comply with anti-money laundering rules, settling a case that centered on an illegal bookmaker with ties to the former interpreter for the baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The Nevada Gaming Control Board alleged that Caesars Palace failed to verify bookmaker Mathew Bowyer’s […]

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4 w. ago Valour FC, one of Canadian Premier League’s original teams, suspends operations

The Canadian Premier League agreed to cover the club’s operating costs in 2024 with a loan, with a similar agreement in place this season.

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