On paper, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be an ideal position as the playoffs approach. At 89-65 entering Saturday, the Blue Jays have the best record in the American League. They hold a three-game lead over the Yankees and a five-game lead over the Red Sox for the AL East, with the Blue Jays … Read more
If you’ve followed the Ottawa Senators throughout the years, you’ve seen the goalie carousel spin more than a few times. Sure, names like Craig Anderson, Dominik Hasek, and Patrick Lalime come to mind easily. But between those longer tenures, the Senators’ crease has been home to a mix of backups, call-ups, and out-of-nowhere folk heroes. … Read more
Photo: Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images The American Hockey League is saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Kirton, who died Sunday following a courageous battle with ALS. He was 67. Kirton, who played 480 AHL games with New Brunswick, Adirondack, Fredericton and Newmarket between 1978 and 1989, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral … Read more
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mark Kirton died at 67 after fighting ALS, the team announced Sunday. Kirton was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and was prominent in his battle against the neurogenerative disease, known to some as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He founded ALS Actions Canada with PALS in 2020, an initiative designed to find … Read more
All eyes have been on Anthony Elanga this week, with the Swedish international set to complete a £55m move to Newcastle United any minute now – if he hasn’t already! But it seems he isn’t the only new Scandinavian who’s arrived this summer, with hidden recruit Martin Mark starting work on Monday as Newcastle’s new … Read more
DENVER — Jose Altuve climbed another rung in the Houston Astros’ record book ladder on Wednesday night in Denver. With a bunt single in the first inning and a two-run single in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies, Altuve recorded his 2,314th and 2,315th career hits, bypassing Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell (2,314) for … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving and director of amateur scouting Mark Leach met with the media to discuss the 2025 NHL Draft class on Saturday. With limited draft capital, Toronto put an emphasis on finding value and tenacity across the board, and didn’t appear to be too concerned about their prospects graduating to … Read more
England pacer Mark Wood has been out of the field ever since his last match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The star pacer, who faced another injury setback, might return to the field, as the pacer indicates a tournament, citing his return with the red ball. As of now, Mark Wood is … Read more
Max Muncy has found his stride at the plate over the last month following a slow start to the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman accomplished a remarkable feat in his team’s latest win. Muncy went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and seven RBI in the Dodgers’ 13-7 win over the … Read more
Nine days removed from the ugly Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, it still doesn’t feel real that Toronto’s done for the year. Furthermore, it hurts even more watching the Panthers dismantle the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Meantime, here in Leafs Nation, we’re discussing the offseason ahead and what the Maple … Read more