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April 5, 2026

FILE - The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

FILE - The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Rays are eager to return to Tropicana Field for the first game since hurricane damaged roof

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April 5, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce (66) throws to a Colorado Rockies batter in first inning interleague MLB baseball action in Toronto this past Monday. Ponce was injured in the game and carted off of the field.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce (66) throws to a Colorado Rockies batter in first inning interleague MLB baseball action in Toronto this past Monday. Ponce was injured in the game and carted off of the field.

Blue Jays promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply, option Lazaro Estrada and Brendon Little to Triple-A

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April 5, 2026

Patrick Roy, seen here behind the bench for the New York Islanders in a game last week against the Buffalo Sabres, was fired by the Islanders on Sunday.

Patrick Roy, seen here behind the bench for the New York Islanders in a game last week against the Buffalo Sabres, was fired by the Islanders on Sunday.

Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing playoff footing, name Peter DeBoer his replacement

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April 5, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies interacts with Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies in the first half while playing against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies interacts with Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies in the first half while playing against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

UConn, Michigan to square off in NCAA championship basketball game

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April 5, 2026

Damage is shown following an explosion at an ice rink in the town of Taber, Alta. in this December 2025 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Town of Taber (Mandatory Credit)

Damage is shown following an explosion at an ice rink in the town of Taber, Alta. in this December 2025 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Town of Taber (Mandatory Credit)

Town of Taber, Alta., named Hockeyville 2026 winner after arena explosion

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April 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) stops the shot of Montréal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Montréal Canadiens centre Oliver Kapanen reacts after scoring against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen during a shootout in Newark, N.J., on Saturday.

Kapanen’s shootout goal pushes Montreal Canadiens to 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils

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April 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) shoots on goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the overtime period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Apr 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) shoots on goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the overtime period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Kings beat Maple Leafs 7-6 as Byfield scores in overtime

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April 4, 2026

Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka (70) makes the save as Vancouver Canucks' Drew O'Connor (18) stands in front of him during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka (70) makes the save as Vancouver Canucks' Drew O'Connor (18) stands in front of him during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Keller scores three goals as Utah Mammoth defeat Vancouver Canucks 7-4

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April 4, 2026

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor, left, celebrates with teammate forward Mark Scheifele after Conner's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor, left, celebrates with teammate forward Mark Scheifele after Conner's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Winnipeg Jets overcome early deficit to win 2-1 over Blue Jackets

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April 4, 2026

Sweden's Niklas Edin delivers the rock during a gold medal match against Canada at the curling world championships, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Ogden, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Sweden's Niklas Edin delivers the rock during a gold medal match against Canada at the curling world championships, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Ogden, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Sweden’s Edin beats Canada’s Dunstone 9-6 to win men’s world curling championship

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April 4, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 4: Kazuma Okamoto #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 4, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (5) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

White Sox beat Blue Jays 6-3 as Murakami and Montgomery hit homers

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April 4, 2026

Minnesota Wild's Yakov Trenin (13) skates with the puck while being pressured by Ottawa Senators' Jordan Spence (10) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Minnesota Wild's Yakov Trenin (13) skates with the puck while being pressured by Ottawa Senators' Jordan Spence (10) during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Hartman scores twice as Minnesota Wild beat Senators 4-1

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April 4, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a one-run double during the second inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a one-run double during the second inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on injured list

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April 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward Dariq Whitehead (00) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward Dariq Whitehead (00) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Barrett scores 25 as Raptors down Grizzlies 128-96

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April 3, 2026

Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Friday, April 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during second period PWHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Friday, April 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Willoughby, Abstreiter shine in Victoire’s 3-0 win over Charge

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April 3, 2026

Sharona Friedman, the president, C.E.O. and co-founder of the Global Sports Institute, pictured at London's Wembley Stadium. The GSI offers a range of post-secondary courses in sports finance, marketing, media, and player analytics, and plans to open one in Toronto, based out of BMO Field.

Sharona Friedman, the president, C.E.O. and co-founder of the Global Sports Institute, pictured at London's Wembley Stadium. The GSI offers a range of post-secondary courses in sports finance, marketing, media, and player analytics, and plans to open one in Toronto, based out of BMO Field.

A Canadian in England is intent on changing the world through sport-management education

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April 3, 2026

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger throws a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Texas Rangers' home-opener baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger throws a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Texas Rangers' home-opener baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel take the Olympic gold medal tour to Yankee Stadium

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April 3, 2026

Montréal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (13) drives toward the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Thursday, April 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Montréal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (13) drives toward the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Thursday, April 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Cole Caufield takes aim at joining the Canadiens’ exclusive 50-goal club

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April 3, 2026

Chicago White Sox centre fielder Derek Hill slides to score against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning at Rate Field in Chicago on Friday.

Chicago White Sox centre fielder Derek Hill slides to score against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning at Rate Field in Chicago on Friday.

Blue Jays fall in extra innings as White Sox win their home opener

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April 3, 2026

FILE - Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

FILE - Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose after the final round at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Now McIlroy has shed burden of winning green jacket, the onus falls to others

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April 3, 2026

Toronto FC striker Josh Sargent takes a shot on goal during his debut for the club against the New York Red Bulls at Toronto's BMO Field last month.

Toronto FC striker Josh Sargent takes a shot on goal during his debut for the club against the New York Red Bulls at Toronto's BMO Field last month.

Toronto FC’s Sargent looking for first goal as team welcomes Rapids to BMO Field

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April 3, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer singles during Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto last November.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer singles during Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto last November.

Blue Jays prepare for emotional rematch with Dodgers

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April 3, 2026

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi leaps over a challenge from Tunisia's Omar Rekik during their friendly game in Toronto on Tuesday.

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi leaps over a challenge from Tunisia's Omar Rekik during their friendly game in Toronto on Tuesday.

opinion

Canada has no more excuses after being handed a World Cup cakewalk

Cathal Kelly

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April 3, 2026

Los Angeles Sparks guard Julie Allemand was selected by the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA expansion draft.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Julie Allemand was selected by the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA expansion draft.

Toronto Tempo target international talent in assembling first roster

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April 3, 2026

Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto on March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto on March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia to cost a pretty penny

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April 3, 2026

Edmonton Oilers' Matt Savoie (22) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Thursday April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Edmonton Oilers' Matt Savoie (22) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Thursday April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers top Blackhawks 3-1 to eliminate Chicago from playoff contention

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April 2, 2026

Ottawa Senators' Dylan Cozens (24), back left, celebrates his goal with teammates as Buffalo Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (26) skates past during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ottawa Senators' Dylan Cozens (24), back left, celebrates his goal with teammates as Buffalo Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (26) skates past during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Senators move into wild-card spot with 4-1 win over Sabres

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April 2, 2026

Atletico Ottawa's Ballou Tabla (13) raises the North Star Cup following Atletico Ottawa’s victory over Cavalry FC in extra time during the Canadian Premier League finals soccer action in Ottawa, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Atletico Ottawa's Ballou Tabla (13) raises the North Star Cup following Atletico Ottawa’s victory over Cavalry FC in extra time during the Canadian Premier League finals soccer action in Ottawa, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as eighth season begins

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April 2, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin drops his bat after hitting a two-run double off New York Yankees pitcher Jake Bird during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 9, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin drops his bat after hitting a two-run double off New York Yankees pitcher Jake Bird during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 9, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The Pirates are reportedly calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday’s home opener

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April 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Braylon Mullins #24 celebrates with Jayden Ross #23 and Malachi Smith #0 of the UConn Huskies after Mullins shot the game-winning three point basket during the second half of a game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Braylon Mullins #24 celebrates with Jayden Ross #23 and Malachi Smith #0 of the UConn Huskies after Mullins shot the game-winning three point basket during the second half of a game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The magic of March Madness still swirls around the big money that envelopes it

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