After the Raptors promoted and extended general manager Bobby Webster, an extension for Darko Rajakovic is “in the works,” multiple sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, though a timeline for the head coach’s new deal has not yet been established. Rajakovic is entering the final season of his current contract. Grange reported about a month […]
The Toronto Blue Jays found a rare opening Monday night when Ernie Clement got to Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays infielder ended one of the left-hander’s best runs with one swing, taking him deep in Philadelphia’s 5-2 win. Clement led off the bottom of the fifth inning and […]
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Some years ago, I learned that Canada has a fast food chain known as New York Fries. I am from New York, and I do not know of any particular connection between that fair city (state? I assume it’s named for the city?) and fries. I have always been somewhat baffled by this. Sort of […]
Orange Cassidy gives all the credit to Matt Sydal. Sydal may be inactive in the ring, but he’s still giving advice to some of the top stars in the business. In a new interview with TMZ Sports, Cassidy revealed that Sydal was the one that came up with the idea for his new viral t-shirt. …
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Dylan Larkin doesn't want to be a Detroit Red Wing anymore, and after a three-year battle with general manager Steve Yzerman, Larkin has made it official by asking for a trade. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating Larkin has named the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers as his top-3 choices, but also don't count out the New Jersey Devils. As far as potential deals go, Larkin has taken away a ton of Yzerman's leverage and now it will be tough for the Red Wings' ...
The Orioles can’t linger long on their disappointing loss to the Blue Jays yesterday, as they’re back in Baltimore and back in action this evening to open a four-game set against the Mariners. The M’s, who lead the AL West with a 34-32 record, represent the Orioles’ toughest opponent since they faced the Rays at […]
It’s like digging the knife in even farther on Maple Leafs fans. How much more of Mitch Marner’s playoff heroics […]
The Cleveland Cavs saw a devastating end to their Eastern Conference Finals run as the New York Knicks handed them a quick sweep to make their first NBA Finals since 1999. They overcame back-to-back Game 7 wins against the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons, capping their season off with an ECF trip after finishing fourth […]
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Here are the lineups for game 1 in Toronto. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays:
At the start of Monday, there were three head coaching jobs open in the NHL. One of those jobs was filled, as the Los Angeles Kings hired Peter Laviolette. That leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers without coaches. With Laviolette not an option, the Oilers have been rumored to be interested in Mike […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Yariel Rodriguiez for assignment to make room on the roster for the addition of Tommy Nance: Rodriguez was initially DFA’d in December. He cleared waivers and was assigned to the AAA Buffalo Bisons. Things went pretty well for him there, as he revamped his pitch mix to lean more […]
The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, as first reported by Francys Romero. Taking his spot in the major league bullpen is Tommy Nance, returning from a three-week stint on the injured list. This leaves the Blue Jays with an open spot on their 40-man roster. Rodríguez signed a five-year, $32MM contract […]
Yariel Rodriguez was a valuable member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen in 2025, and helped them get past the New York Yankees in the 2025 American League Division Series. But Rodriguez has struggled in 2026 — particularly against left-handed…
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss Game 3 of the Cup final, the upcoming Game 4, the NHL combine, Joe Pavelski's coaching potential and more.
I had a good discussion tonight with a teammate in the adult beverage garden following our slo-pitch win. Normally, there are discussions about everything from trashy TV shows to funny family and work moments, but one topic that always seems to come up is hockey. Dylan Larkin's trade demand out of Detroit was the heated topic on this warm evening, and some were concerned that it may lead to similar outcomes for a handful of Jets. What caught my attenton in this was a quick conversation about h...
Which NHL teams are hot very early on in their off-season changes, and which are taking a hit on the optics front for being cold?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to explore a wide range of candidates in their search for a new head coach. However, NHL analyst Chris Johnston believes the organization is still more likely to hire an experienced bench boss than…
The Los Angeles Kings had a disappointing season in 2025-26. After struggling most of the season, the Kings fired Jim Hiller as the head coach. D.J. Smith took over on an interim basis and led the Kings back to the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The Kings would fall in the first round of […]
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Peter Laviolette will be tasked with leading the Los Angeles Kings in their first season without Anže Kopitar.
There are little bits of Jays news today. Tanner Andrews has cleared waivers and is on his way back to Buffalo. Not really a surprise, but it’s good to keep some pitching depth. And it sounds like we will have Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer back this week. They have a couple of open spots […]
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are navigating a complicated Dylan Larkin trade request, especially given that he’s only listed three teams as clubs he’ll consider a…
The Raptors have agreed to a multiyear extension for general manager Bobby Webster, according to a team press release. In addition to the extension, Webster has already earned a promotion, adding the new title of executive vice president to his existing GM title. Webster, 41, is headed into his 10th season as the Raptors’ general […]
As the 2026 NHL Draft approaches, Gavin McKenna is drawing attention as the projected No. 1 overall pick. Amid the growing excitement, one prominent prospect analyst believes the Toronto Maple Leafs should waste no time bringing him to the NHL.…
The Toronto Raptors had a big year that led them to the playoffs, and they’re looking to build on that success. The first step was securing some people in the front office, with Bobby Wester agreeing to a contract extension, as well as others, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “In addition to extending Webster, […]
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Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…