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api.foxsports.comDallas Mavericks Hire Masai Ujiri as Team President and Alternate Governor
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Masai Ujiri to serve as the team's new president and alternate governor, according to sources. Ujiri previously managed the Toronto Raptors from 2013 to 2025. He was the architect of the Raptors' 2019 NBA championship team.
espn.comCleveland Cavaliers Defeat Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 to Advance in Playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on May 4, 2026. Jarrett Allen led with 22 points and 19 rebounds, including a strong third quarter. The Cavaliers will face the Detroit Pistons in t…
France 24Academy Updates Oscar Eligibility Rules to Require Human-Led Acting and Writing
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules specifying that only human-performed acting and human-authored writing qualify for Oscar nominations. The changes also expand eligibility in the international film category to include top award winners from festival…
winnipegfreepress.comCavaliers Edge Raptors 125-120 in Game 5, Take 3-2 Series Lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125-120 in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on April 29, 2026, in Cleveland. Key performances included 23 points each from Evan Mobley and James Harden, with Dennis Schroder adding 19…
France 24Iran Officials Exit Canada Before FIFA Congress Amid Immigration Dispute
Iranian football officials left Canada before the FIFA Congress due to alleged inappropriate behavior by immigration officers at Toronto airport. Canada's immigration agency declared Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members inadmissible, citing the officials' affiliations. The i…
Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970, photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Toronto Raptors Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 to Even Playoff Series 2-2
The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena, tying the playoff series at 2-2. Scottie Barnes led with 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
680news.comToronto Raptors Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89, Tie Playoff Series at 2-2
The Toronto Raptors secured a 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their best-of-seven playoff series on Sunday. The series is now tied 2-2, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday in Cleveland. Key performances included 23 points each from Brandon Ingram and Scott…
680news.comBlue Jays Pitcher Max Scherzer Struggles as Injured Starters Near Return
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer faced questions about his rotation spot after a poor performance against Cleveland. With several injured pitchers set to return soon, the team made roster adjustments. Scherzer's high ERA highlights his early-season difficulties.
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Toronto Blue Jays Call Up Prospect Yohendrick Pinango Amid Offensive Struggles and Injuries
The Toronto Blue Jays promoted outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo on April 25, 2026, to address their slumping offense. The 23-year-old Venezuelan prospect, ranked among the team's top prospects, brings a strong minor league performance. The move comes as the def…
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Donnie Wahlberg Offered CBS Half Paycheck to Film 'Boston Blue' in Boston
Actor Donnie Wahlberg revealed he offered half his paycheck to CBS to shoot the 'Blue Bloods' spinoff 'Boston Blue' in its namesake city. Despite his efforts, the series is largely filmed in Toronto due to high production costs. Wahlberg discussed the issue on SiriusXM’s Radio An…
sportsnet.caWNBA Adds Portland Fire and Toronto Temp Teams Amid High Free Agency
The WNBA is set for an expanded season with two new teams joining after building rosters. Free agency has reached a new high following players' push for a stronger collective bargaining agreement. Candace Parker, a WNBA player associated with Amazon, predicted significant movemen…
cbssports.comNBA Playoffs Begin with Lakers and Cavaliers Securing Game 1 Wins
The 2026 NBA playoffs started with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Houston Rockets in Game 1, led by LeBron James' assists and Luke Kennard's scoring. The Cleveland Cavaliers also won their opening game against the Toronto Raptors by implementing a new defensive strategy. Th…
Ankita Gupta, Kate Meriwether, Sara Petruska, Sydni Fazenbaker-Crowell, Collin M. McKenzie, Adam L. Goble and J. Ryan Stewart / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Sydney Sajadi Launches Sanadi Life Wellness Brand After 2024 Hysterectomy
Sydney Sajadi, 46, founded Sanadi Life in Toronto following a 2024 health crisis involving uterine fibroids and a hysterectomy. The brand assists women with recovery, hormonal changes, and health. Sajadi previously co-owned a real estate lending firm in New York City.
Photo: Leonie Clough / UnsplashContango ORE and Dolly Varden Silver Merge to Form Contango Silver & Gold Inc.
Contango ORE and Dolly Varden Silver have merged to create Contango Silver & Gold Inc., which listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange on April 13. The combined company holds more than US$100 million in cash and operates the Manh Choh mine. Executives stated the merger positions the…
vulture.comSombr Announces 2026 'You Are The Reason Tour' with Guests Interpol and The Last Dinner Party
Sombr has announced his 2026 'You Are The Reason Tour,' featuring special guests Interpol and The Last Dinner Party at multiple venues including two shows at Madison Square Garden. The tour includes stops in Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Newark, and New York. Additionally, Sombr…
Conrad Poirier / Wikimedia (Public domain)Liberal Party Members Vote for Minimum Age of 16 on Social Media Accounts at National Convention
Grassroots members of the Liberal Party gathered in Montreal for their national convention and voted in favor of resolutions to restrict social media and AI chatbot access for those under 16. The resolutions place responsibility on platform companies to prevent underage accounts.…
Elmond Cheung / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)New York Liberty Lose Two Players in WNBA Free Agency
The New York Liberty lost forward Kennedy Burke to the Connecticut Sun and forward Isabelle Harrison to the Toronto Tempo during WNBA free agency on Sunday. These departures reduce the team's roster depth. The moves occurred as teams finalized their lineups for the upcoming seaso…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Toronto Blue Jays Place George Springer on 10-Day Injured List Due to Fractured Toe
The Toronto Blue Jays placed designated hitter George Springer on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a fractured left big toe. The team selected Eloy Jimenez from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. This move addresses Springer's injury while maintaining team depth.
yardbarker.comNew York Knicks Defeat Toronto Raptors to Secure No. 3 Seed in Eastern Conference
The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 116-100 on Sunday, clinching the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in the win, while the Raptors rested key players. The Knicks now await their first-round matchup, which could be against…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Toronto Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Firing at Homes of GFL Environmental Executives
Toronto police arrested a man suspected of firing shots at the residences of GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi and another executive affiliated with the company. The incidents targeted the homes in the Toronto area. Authorities have not released details on the suspect's motive…
Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Rock League Curling Event Features Mixed Teams of Top International Players in Toronto
The Rock League curling event in Toronto involves teams composed of players from various countries and clubs, leading to matchups between former teammates. On Thursday, Canada's Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew faced each other for the first time since age 11, with Miskew's team winn…
ecns.cnTTC Shuts Down Line 2 Subway Service Between Ossington and Woodbine Stations Due to Hydraulic Fluid Spill
The Toronto Transit Commission suspended Line 2 subway service between Ossington and Woodbine stations after a hydraulic fluid spill from a maintenance vehicle overnight. Shuttle buses are operating in place of the affected service. This incident follows another similar spill ear…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Toronto Blue Jays Sign Patrick Corbin Amid Pitching Injuries, Manager Shares Scherzer's Comment
The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin to address multiple injuries in their rotation. Manager John Schneider referenced praise from Max Scherzer, a former teammate of Corbin. The team trails by 4.5 games in their division after a six-game losing streak.
680news.comToronto Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting at Jewish-Owned Restaurant During Passover
Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a Jewish-owned restaurant on the first night of Passover. The incident occurred in the city's north end, prompting an investigation into possible motives. Police Chief Myron Demkiw addressed the event's effec…
Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)Vancouver Goldeneyes Suffer 5-1 Loss to Boston Amid Road Trip Struggles in PWHL Season
The Vancouver Goldeneyes lost 5-1 to the Boston Fleet on Tuesday, marking their fourth loss in five games during a five-game road trip. Head coach Brian Idalski attributed challenges to extensive travel in the PWHL's first season. The team trails Toronto by seven points with four…
Usa TodayWNBA Free Agent Satou Sabally Announces Departure from Phoenix Mercury
Satou Sabally, a three-time WNBA All-Star, announced she will not re-sign with the Phoenix Mercury after one season. She averaged 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 39 starts during the 2025 season. Potential landing spots include the Toronto Tempo, Portland Fire, Golden St…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Nestle KitKat Truck Escorted by Security in Toronto After Theft of 12 Tonnes of Chocolate in Europe
A truck carrying KitKat products traveled through Toronto, Canada, on April 8 with a security escort following the theft of more than 400,000 chocolate bars in Europe. Nestle confirmed that thieves took approximately 12 tonnes of chocolate from a vehicle en route from Italy to Po…
espn.comToronto Blue Jays Double-A Affiliate Scores Eight Runs Without Hit in Second Inning
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in the Eastern League, scored eight runs in the second inning without recording a hit. The team achieved these runs through walks, errors, and other means before securing its first hit later in the game. T…
espn.comToronto Blue Jays Series Against Los Angeles Dodgers and Baserunning in MLB
The Toronto Blue Jays are concluding their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN.com reported that a poor baserunning decision contributed to the Blue Jays' failure to win a title in a previous season. The article examines baserunning as a skill in Major League Baseball.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Study Links Pre-Workout Supplements to Reduced Sleep in Teenagers and Young Adults
A study from the University of Toronto found that users of pre-workout supplements slept more than twice as likely to get five hours or less per night compared to non-users. These supplements often contain 90 to over 350 mg of caffeine per serving, exceeding amounts in a standard…
NewsweekShohei Ohtani Nears Ichiro Suzuki's MLB On-Base Streak Record for Japanese Players
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers extended his on-base streak to 41 consecutive games with a home run and multiple times on base during a 14-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. This places him two games short of Ichiro Suzuki's 43-game record set in 2009 for Japane…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Toronto Home Prices Drop to Lowest Level in Over Five Years Amid Economic Concerns
Home prices in Toronto have reached their lowest point in more than five years. This decline coincides with expectations of slow economic growth and global economic instability. Prospective buyers are showing caution in response to these factors.
The Boston GlobeBoston Celtics Defeat Toronto Raptors 115-101 in Regular-Season Game
The Boston Celtics won 115-101 against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, marking the return of center Nikola Vucevic after a one-month injury absence. Boston committed 17 turnovers and shot 8 of 28 from three-point range. The game featured strong performances from Jaylen Brown, Jays…
EspnChicago White Sox Place Everson Pereira on Injured List with Ankle Sprain, Recall Tanner Murray
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Thursday due to a left ankle sprain sustained on Wednesday in Miami. The team recalled infielder Tanner Murray from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue…
EspnToronto Blue Jays Promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply to Major League Roster
The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-hander Austin Voth and left-hander Joe Mantiply to their major league roster on Sunday. The moves occurred ahead of a game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, with corresponding transactions involving optioning two players and transferri…
The Boston GlobeBoston Celtics Face Toronto Raptors with Eastern Conference No. 2 Seed at Stake
The Boston Celtics, holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, will host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday with five regular-season games remaining. Boston leads the New York Knicks by 2.5 games and has posted strong first-quarter performances in recent victories. The Raptors…
Abc NewsToronto FC beats Colorado Rapids 3-2 in MLS match with Sargent's first goal
Toronto FC overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 in an MLS game on Saturday. Josh Sargent scored his first career goal in the 85th minute for the winning score, following three red cards in the match. The game featured key moments in the second half that shifte…