Raptors learning to close out close games
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are getting sharper in the fourth quarter, and it’s getting them into the win column. Scottie Barnes had seven points, RJ Barrett added six, and…
Hidden Game: Laine and Suzuki lead OT win against Islanders
This edition of the Hidden Game is dedicated to the hidden first period between the Canadiens and New York Islanders. The two teams combined for 12 shots — seven from…
For the Raptors, home is where the heart is and where wins are produced
As long as the Raptors are able to play at home, the team’s stated rebuild might have to be revisited. For whatever reason, this group plays at a different level…
Offence slow to arrive as Sceptres suffer first loss of PWHL season
The Battle of Ontario was a rather one-sided affair favouring Ottawa in season 1 of the PWHL and it’s starting out that way as well in season 2. The Ottawa…
Barnes has career-high as Raptors beat Pacers
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had a career-high 35 points as Toronto held off the Indiana Pacers 122-111 on Tuesday after the Raptors led by as many as 24 points. Barnes…
As he nurses injury, Pacioretty likes what he sees from Maple Leafs
Max Pacioretty would rather have a better view — if not from the bench, then from the ice. The Maple Leafs veteran forward, while he has been on the sideline…
Liveblog: Laine makes season debut for Canadiens vs. Islanders
Patrik Laine will make his long-awaited regular-season debut for the Montreal Canadiens when they take on the New York Islanders on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. Game underway at…
Alouettes sign defensive back Najee Murray for 2025 CFL season
The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Najee Murray for the 2025 season, the CFL team announced Tuesday. Murray recorded 44 defensive tackles in 11 games last season and…
B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach
VANCOUVER — Buck Pierce started his CFL career in Vancouver as a player, and that’s where he will return for his first job as a head coach. The Lions announced…
SIMMONS: Baseball has gone crazy with prospective rule changes
Baseball, apparently, has lost its mind and quite possibly its conscience. All in a rather brazen attempt to make the game better, more interesting, more exciting, more full of moments,…