Kawhi Leonard is gearing up for his return. But fans suspect a ploy behind his absence! The 2x NBA champ’s latest injury update was supposed to offer the Toronto Raptors some encouragement. After missing five consecutive games with swelling in his left knee, the team announced the star forward could return in a week. Yet […]
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The Maple Leafs made a game of it with a big third-period push, but two largely underwhelming periods and a decisive special-teams deficit left them chasing a Utah team that was far more structured and connected over the first 40 minutes. The first period was really ugly for the Leafs. Toronto was out-attempted 23–7, struggled […]
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Utah Mammoth sweep Toronto Maple Leafs as new lines provide offensive spark.
Kawhi Leonard’s knee swelling looks better as the Raptors announce he’s finished treatment and will start a return‑to‑play process, with an update due in a week. The Pacers, who used only six players Monday, list center Ivica Zubac (ankle), forward Obi Toppin (lumbar) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (calf) as questionable for Wednesday’s matchup. Guard Alex Caruso is cleared for the Thunder after missing three games with a right‑ankle sprain. Joel Embiid remains on a minutes restriction due to right foot plantar fasciitis despite not being on the injury report. Finally, Santi Aldama, who’s been recovering from knee surgery, is a questionable debut for the Mavericks on Wednesday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 3-2 to the Utah Mammoth despite a strong third‑period surge, as the Mammoth dominate the first two periods and score a late third‑period power‑play goal. Sergei Bobrovsky posts a solid 33‑of‑36 save performance, with all three goals appearing to stem from defensive lapses rather than his play. Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic are the only Leafs who make a noticeable impact, each contributing a goal. With three days of rest before a weekend back‑to‑back, Toronto must regroup quickly as the Atlantic Division race intensifies.
Raptors announce progress for Kawhi Leonard as he continues injury recovery.
The Toronto Blue Jays have some big holes to fill in the outfield this offseason, and Ken Rosenthal believes Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena would make plenty of sense as they look to plug them. Speaking on Foul Territory, the MLB insider called Toronto “quite a logical fit” for Suzuki, the former Chicago Cubs slugger […]
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Nikita Kucherov says poor communication sparked his trade request, but a new report suggests a feud with Lightning captain Victor Hedman may have fueled the split. Montreal’s French‑language announcer Martin McGuire claimed the two stars don’t even share a dinner table, hinting at a deeper rift inside Tampa Bay. While Kucherov’s agent denies the clash, analysts note the winger’s impact could suit the Canadiens, though their long‑term building strategy may clash. Insider Elliotte Friedman says Kucherov favors a move to Montreal or Toronto, but whether it’s a trade or a free‑agency signing next July is still unclear.
The Toronto Raptors announced that small forward Kawhi Leonard has completed treatment to address left knee swelling.
The Klaw is back
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The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday night that star forward Kawhi Leonard has "successfully completed treatment to address left knee swelling" and will now begin the "return to play process."
With the fanbase examining the Toronto Raptors injury report regarding the knee issue for Kawhi Leonard, the team has announced a key update when it comes to the 35-year-old star. As the sports world has been wondering about a possible knee injury timeline for the Raptors forward, it looks like the star has completed his […]
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bo Groulx clears waivers and is headed back to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The 26‑year‑old, in the final year of his $812.5K contract, went scoreless in seven games with Toronto and saw limited ice time before being placed on waivers on November 3. Last season he tallied 28 goals and 52 points in 59 Marlies games and helped win the Calder Cup. His return bolsters the Marlies’ defence ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Hamilton Hammers, while the Leafs eye a possible recall of John Tavares.
The Kyle Anderson signing added versatility, but Toronto needed more shooting, scoring and reliable depth.
Cavaliers Kenny Atkinson isn’t on the hot seat in my view. Seven games into a season, with the Cavaliers at 4-3, that would be getting ahead of things. But asking why the same problems keep showing up? That’s fair. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI raises that question, pointing to Atkinson’s rotations, closing lineups and […]
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Dallas is reportedly closing the door on Kyrie Irving trade interest, leaving Toronto's much-needed search for a proven scoring guard on hold.
The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a tough 2026 season in Major League Baseball. Toronto missed the MLB Playoffs, despite going to the World Series in 2025. Now, the Blue Jays are getting a shake up in the front office. Assistant general manager David Bell is stepping down. Bell is explaining why he is […]
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Max Strus makes his Clippers debut on Monday night, logging 11 points, six assists and four rebounds in 23 minutes of a 125-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Acquired in a three‑team trade, the 30‑year‑old guard returns from a partial plantar‑fascia tear suffered on Oct. 4. Coach Tyronn Lue praised Strus’s “energy” and “toughness,” noting his spark helped the team build an early 11‑13‑point lead. Strus, a former undrafted DePaul player who helped Miami reach the 2023 Finals and posted solid numbers in Cleveland’s 2026 playoff run, is expected to provide veteran grit and shooting depth for Los Angeles moving forward.
Brian Burke urges Leafs fans to show patience with Sergei Bobrovsky
The Atlanta Hawks have a chance to be a reincarnation of the 2025 Indiana Pacers, and the Raptors, along with the whole Eastern Conference, should be shook.
Veteran left‑hander Josh Fleming is set to return to St. Louis on a minor‑league contract, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post‑Dispatch. After brief stints with Toronto and Chicago in 2026—where he logged a 4.14 ERA in three Triple‑A outings for the Blue Jays and Cubs—Fleming finished the season with Memphis, posting a 7.15 ERA, nine homers allowed in six starts. The Cardinals, whose 2026 rotation featured Michael McGreevy, Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante, Matthew Liberatore and Dustin May, plan to keep that core for 2027, using Fleming as a depth arm in the minors.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a defenseman, and Simon Edvinsson would be ideal. The Edmonton Oilers looking for a power forward.
On November 3, 2026 Pinstripe Alley honors former Yankee reliever Paul Quantrill, born Nov. 3, 1968 in Ontario. After debuting with Boston in 1992, Quantrill forged a 14‑year MLB career, most notably as a workhorse out of the Toronto bullpen (league‑leading appearances in 2001) and later with the Yankees, where he logged 86 games in 2004 and posted a 3.26 ERA before fatigue surged, culminating in a costly walk‑off home run to David Ortiz in the ALCS. He finished his stint with brief stops in San Diego and Miami, and also represented Canada internationally. The piece traces his journey from college standout to the “appearance king” and reflects on the toll of heavy usage on relievers.
The Blue Jays declined Myles Straw's $8M option with a $1.75M buyout. Toronto reshapes outfield depth for 2027 after losing Varsho and Springer.
The Toronto Raptors outscored the LA Clippers 47-27 in the fourth quarter to erase a 16-point deficit and win 125-118 on Monday at Intuit Dome.