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John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 36th season
NEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85. Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees'...
A Toronto police officer was stabbed and a suspect shot. Both hospitalized in stable condition
TORONTO (AP) — A Toronto police officer was stabbed and a suspect was shot in the city’s west end, authorities said Friday. Toronto police said in a post on the social media outlet X that both the officer and the suspect were hospitalized and in stable condition. They said it...
Corus: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Corus Entertainment Inc. (CJREF) on Friday reported a loss of $7.3 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, were 2 cents per share....
Suárez hits two-out, two-run double in the ninth to lift Diamondbacks over the Rockies 5-3
DENVER (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday to win the series. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added two hits and two RBIs for the Diamondbacks, including an RBI double in...
Cal Raleigh hits 2-run HR in 10th inning, Mariners beat Blue Jays 6-1 to avoid sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Raleigh connected on the first pitch he saw from Blue Jays left-hander Tim Mayza (0-1). The homer was Raleigh’s...
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day meeting of the league's Board of Governors, did not...
Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes shushing motion to Yankee Stadium fans during home run trot
NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s trot got Yankee Stadium fans hot. The Toronto Blue Jays star celebrates his home runs with a distinctive series of moves while circling the bases, including a shushing motion when he rounds third. When Guerrero went deep with...
Schneider's two-run homer off Hader in ninth lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Davis Schneider’s two-run homer off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Houston Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night. “It was just a great swing on a pitch that he can handle,” manager John Schneider said. ...
Mountain Province: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (MPVDF) on Monday reported a loss of $55.7 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 3 cents...
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
HOUSTON (AP) — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and then threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season. Blanco struck out seven...
