9 h. ago NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks making early moves

Victor Wembanyama has another big man to help him out in San Antonio. And the Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements Monday as the NBA’s free agency period got underway. The Spurs lured centre Luke Kornet away from Boston with a four-year, $41-million deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. […]

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9 h. ago Health setback extends Martinez’s absence from Sportsnet’s Blue Jays broadcasts

Broadcaster, 76, most recently called Toronto game on May 28 in Texas, but took all of June off

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11 h. ago Blue Jays plan to be buyer as MLB trade deadline approaches, GM says

Pitching help, right-handed bat among needs for club as Yankees hit town for crucial 4-game series

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12 h. ago Canada’s largest sports car racing event is touching down near Toronto this summer

Put the pedal to the metal and get ready for a summer weekend of racing, Toronto! The Chevrolet Grand Prix is pulling into town, and you're going to want to make a pit stop.Catch some of the world's top drivers in the fast lane at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville from July 11 – 13. You'll see these drivers get behind the wheel of exotic closed-wheel prototypes and GT sports cars!We're talking iconic car brands like Corvette, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and more. It's going to be a jam-packed weekend filled with family fun, including food trucks, interactive displays, and a special beer garden.As the only Canadian stop on the tour, the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Championship is a prestigious international series that includes races in Daytona, Sebring, Indianapolis, and Long Beach.But there isn't only one race to get revved up for! Be prepared for the rush of the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Raci...

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12 h. ago Reports: Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, US$42-million contract Monday, according to multiple media reports. Bouchard was set to become a restricted free agent when the market opened Tuesday at noon ET. The 25-year-old, who produced 55 points in 47 playoff games during Edmonton’s back-to-back runs to the Stanley […]

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13 h. ago Wild trade for Tarasenko, Islanders extend Romanov on eve of NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract. The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenceman […]

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14 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays player is trying to buy an actual flamethrower for some reason

Toronto Blue Jays star Kevin Gausman is proving an old adage right: pitchers are generally sort of strange dudes.In his four seasons in Toronto, Gausman has become a strong fan favourite, with his happy-go-lucky personality meshing well among the Blue Jays faithful.Over the weekend, Gausman took to X to ask his followers a pretty simple question: anyone know where to get a flamethrower in Toronto?Looking for a flamethrower. Anyone in Toronto know anyone?— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) June 28, 2025The comments were filled with jokes about Gausman's fastball, about his teammates, and about how to make one from scratch.But MLB.com's Keegan Matheson followed up Gausman's tweet with a bit of journalism: Gausman wasn't playing around."I should let everyone know that Kevin is serious about this. Flamethrower isn't a metaphor here. He's looking to acquire a literal flamethrower," Matheson wrote.It's unclear what exactly Gausman wanted the flameth...

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14 h. ago Thunder general manager Sam Presti lauds ’homegrown’ NBA championship team

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti put Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship team together in an unconventional way. The Thunder general manager didn’t make any splashy trades or break the bank in free agency. He didn’t replace the coach with a bigger name during the rebuild to get the team over the top. He relied on […]

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15 h. ago Brooke Henderson offers hometown advice to Savannah Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA — Two-time LPGA major champion Brooke Henderson has some advice for fellow Canadian Savannah Grewal as she prepares for a hometown start at the CPKC Women’s Open: Have fun with it. The 23-year-old Mississauga native will tee it up at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club when the national women’s championship comes to town next […]

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16 h. ago Maple Leafs make intriguing move with trade for Matias Maccelli

The Maple Leafs made a trade on Monday afternoon, but this one didn’t involve Mitch Marner. Same initials, though, regarding the player coming to Toronto. That’s where the comparison stops. The Leafs acquired winger Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth and sent a conditional third-round pick in 2027 the other way. Should the Leafs make […]

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16 h. ago Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since moving […]

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16 h. ago Drake bids heartfelt goodbye to Masai Ujiri after Raptors fire team president

After the Raptors announced that Masai Ujiri has been relieved of his duties, the club’s most famous fan is paying tribute to the team’s former vice-chairman and president. In a message shared with his 142 million Instagram followers, the Toronto rapper — who is the outfit’s Global Ambassador — bid a heartfelt goodbye to Ujiri, […]

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17 h. ago Scarborough wrestling fan with rifle tried to break into WWE star Liv Morgan’s home

A Scarborough man obsessed with WWE superstar Liv Morgan was arrested after showing up at her Florida home for a “friendly visit” — while brandishing an air rifle. Shawn Chan, 41, was detained on June 3 at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando after security recognized him from surveillance footage that showed him attempting to […]

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17 h. ago Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner saga on the verge of coming to a conclusion

One way or another, we’re heading for an end to the Mitch Marner tenure in Toronto. Finally. Whether it’s a trade for Marner’s rights with the Vegas Golden Knights or Marner goes for nothing in return once National Hockey League free agency opens at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, the divorce between the Maple Leafs and […]

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18 h. ago Dolphins trading CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to Steelers for S Minkah Fitzpatrick

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are sending All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Ramsey announced the trade Monday in a post on his X account. Both his […]

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19 h. ago Canada’s Branstine falls to world No. 1 Sabalenka in Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Carson Branstine saw her Grand Slam debut end Monday with a first-round loss to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, falling 6-1, 7-5 at Wimbledon. Branstine fired seven aces and matched Sabalenka with 17 winners, but the Canadian committed 26 unforced errors and was unable to convert her lone break-point chance. […]

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20 h. ago À TVA Sports : les Yankees débarquent à Toronto pour une série très importante

Les deux équipes amorcent une importante série de quatre matchs.

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32 h. ago GOLF ROUNDUP: Potgieter wins in playoff for first PGA Tour victory

DETROIT — Aldrich Potgieter made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. The 20-year-old from South Africa is the youngest player on the tour and its biggest hitter. He became the ninth player to win for the […]

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33 h. ago French soccer union blasts Club World Cup over ’massacre’ of player welfare

PARIS — France’s union of professional soccer players launched a scathing attack on the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying it is “urgent to stop this massacre” amid ongoing concerns about extreme player workloads. The UNFP also accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of living “in an ivory tower” by ignoring the impact congested calendars have […]

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35 h. ago Signing Brad Marchand would be another summer W for Maple Leafs’ Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving probably wouldn’t mind hitting repeat. As the Maple Leafs general manager heads into free agency for the third time in Toronto since he was hired in May 2023, he must look back fondly at his work a year ago and wonder if he can have similar success this week and into the summer. […]

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