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New-Look Maple Leafs Challenge Avalanche's Early SurgeSports — 2dThe Colorado Avalanche host the retooled Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, with Colorado’s high-powered attack facing a Toronto team still working to settle its new lineup. Previews generally give Colorado the edge at home, while highlighting Toronto’s power play and the potential for a high-scoring game.

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League-leading Nashville beats Toronto FC 2-0 — Sep 24, 2026Short-handed Toronto FC, four points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places, faced league-leading Nashville SC, which had already clinched a postseason berth and was unbeaten at home. Nashville took an early lead through Hany Mukhtar as Toronto sought to halt a two-game losing streak.

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Toronto FC rallies past Montreal 2-1 with two stoppage-time goals — 1dToronto FC scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat CF Montreal 2-1, with Djordje Mihailovic netting the winner against his former club.

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Maple Leafs Acquire Marchenko in Multi-Player Trade — Sep 24, 2026The Maple Leafs are reportedly among several teams interested in Columbus winger Kirill Marchenko, but a deal could require a major asset such as Matthew Knies and add to Toronto’s salary-cap challenges. Analysts say Knies’ age, production, contract and playoff experience make him a costly sacrifice, while Toronto’s broader roster spending leaves little flexibility.

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PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — Sep 22, 2026Chicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Rangers Game Early With Back Tightness — Sep 20, 2026Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Toronto's game with the Rangers in the fourth inning due to left lower-back tightness, a setback as the Blue Jays sit three games out of the AL wild-card with a week left in the season. Toronto is preparing for his return and potential activation from the injured list as it pursues a postseason bid.

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Sam Okafor This late in the season a back issue like that could sideline him when Toronto needs every win.

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45 — Sep 16, 2026Brian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

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Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across LeaguesSports — 2dPreviews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.

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Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureEntertainment — 6dCanadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New SitesLifestyle — 4dNew restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Top Pick McKenna Scores First NHL Goal — Oct 4, 2026Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna, the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, scored his first NHL goal in his fourth professional game, beating Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros on a pass from Auston Matthews. The 18-year-old also recorded his first NHL point with an assist.

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Sabres Rally Past Blackhawks in Home Opener — Sep 30, 2026The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the 2026-27 season with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, pulling ahead with three first-period goals and scoring twice on the power play. Matthew Knies, recently acquired from Toronto, led Columbus with two goals and an assist, while Buffalo went 0-for-5 on the power play.

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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — Oct 2, 2026The Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.

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Marcus Bell Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Okamoto's Three RBIs Lift Blue Jays Past Reds — Sep 26, 2026Okamoto tied it with a seventh-inning double and finished with two doubles and three RBIs as Toronto beat Cincinnati 6-5.

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Chris Dalton Okamoto's three RBIs and that seventh-inning rally turned the game around for Toronto.

Canadian leagues set Thursday return — Sep 23, 2026Upcoming sports schedules feature the Saskatchewan Roughriders visiting the B.C. Lions, the Huskies facing the Regina Rams and the Saskatoon Blades meeting the Prince Albert Raiders. The Toronto Blue Jays are also set for games against the Reds and Orioles across the schedule updates.

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Sun end Connecticut run with win over Tempo before Houston move — Sep 24, 2026The Connecticut Sun closed their 23-year run in Connecticut with a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo, led by rookie Ashlon Jackson’s career-high 18 points. The franchise, whose history includes four WNBA Finals appearances, will relocate to Houston and become the Comets in 2027.

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Tom Gallagher It's bittersweet seeing the Sun wrap up 23 years in Connecticut with a strong win, but Jackson's 18 points gave fans something positive to remember.

Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together — Sep 23, 2026Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.