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'Lived and died in those series': Battle of Ontario vets on 2000s Leafs-Sens rivalry
Darcy Tucker gets stopped on the street from time to time. Fans are usually looking for a picture or an autograph. If the conversation continues, it often shifts to what the 50-year-old is most rememb...
Apr 18, 2025
Star sprinter Andre De Grasse looking forward to seeing AFC Toronto opener
TORONTO - Andre De Grasse will be watching with pride when AFC Toronto takes the field for the first time Saturday at BMO Field. The star sprinter, part of the Northern Super League team's ownership g...
Apr 18, 2025
'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues
WINNIPEG - Judgement Day has arrived for the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the NHL team's long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the Jets g...
Apr 18, 2025
'Proud cities, proud franchises': Leafs, Sens ready to reignite Battle of Ontario
John Tavares remembers watching the knife-edged action as a young hockey player dreaming of the big stage. Auston Matthews has seen the highlights and heard the stories. The run-through-a-wall passion...
Apr 18, 2025
Toronto FC's search for its first win of MLS season continues at Real Salt Lake
The hunt for Toronto FC's first win of the season continues Saturday at Real Salt Lake with coach Robin Fraser hoping his team finally gets rewarded for its recent improved play. "When the season star...
Apr 18, 2025
Blue Jays reinstate outfielder Nathan Lukes from paternity list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list. Lukes will also be active for Friday's series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-...
Apr 18, 2025
AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
TORONTO - After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated. Like playin...
Apr 18, 2025
Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war
PARIS (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday said negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are "coming to a head" and insisted that neither side is "playing" him in his push to end the grinding war. T...
Apr 18, 2025
Canadiens defenceman David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs
BROSSARD - Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard says this season will be his last in the NHL. Savard revealed his decision Friday as the Canadiens prepare to play the Washington Capitals in a fi...
Apr 18, 2025
Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Democratic governor of Wisconsin's creative use of his uniquely powerful veto can lock in a school funding increase for 400 years, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The sp...
Apr 18, 2025