2012 NHL draft begins Friday
News, note and nuggets from around the National Hockey League draft: We’ve always believed the Edmonton Oilers simply wouldn’t be presented with a juicy enough deal to move the No. 1 pick. Now, we’re...
View ArticleNHL draft focuses on defence after Oilers take Russian sniper Nail Yakupov
The Edmonton Oilers added another young gun to their roster Friday, selecting slick Russian winger Nail Yakupov first overall in an NHL draft otherwise top-heavy in defencemen. Eight of the top 10...
View ArticleLeafs trade goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs were involved in plenty of trade talk during the NHL’s draft weekend, but Brian Burke was unable to find a deal that made much sense. He acknowledged that he had discussions...
View ArticleToronto Raptors take guard Terrence Ross with No. 8 pick in NBA draft
The Toronto Raptors selected guard Terrence Ross out of the University of Washington with the eighth overall selection in the NBA draft Thursday. Ross is shooting guard/small forward from Portland,...
View ArticleRaptors deal Johnson to Kings for draft pick
The Toronto Raptors have traded forward James Johnson to the Sacramento Kings for a second-round draft pick in 2014. Johnson is set to make US$2.8 million next season in the final year of his...
View ArticleGillis says Canucks will attempt to trade Luongo
Now that new coach John Tortorella has been hired, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis can try to complete a long-delayed project in conjunction with Sunday’s NHL draft — trading goaltender...
View ArticleNo. 1 NBA draft pick got his start in Jane & Finch
Anthony Bennett’s path to the NBA began on a couple of basketball courts in north Toronto’s hardscrabble neighbourhood of Jane and Finch, and was paved by a mom who takes hard work to an entirely...
View ArticleNHL draft rich in talent, offers difference-makers to those picking high
Sunday’s NHL draft promises to be a boon for some bad teams. There is plenty of quality, with a few players ready for prime time next season. Prying away one of those top picks will be costly. There is...
View ArticleGroup wants John Tory to run for mayor
A group of “concerned citizens” has drawn up a petition calling on radio host and former politician John Tory to run for mayor of Toronto. The website for the Draft John Tory movement calls the city...
View ArticleMorning Webcast: Canada represents at NBA draft, Ford set to return
Friday’s top stories, including four Canadian picks at the NBA draft, Rob Ford’s impending return, and a new lieutenant governor.
View ArticleNHL draft focuses on defence after Oilers take Russian sniper Nail Yakupov
The Edmonton Oilers added another young gun to their roster Friday, selecting slick Russian winger Nail Yakupov first overall in an NHL draft otherwise top-heavy in defencemen. Eight of the top 10...
View ArticleLeafs trade goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs were involved in plenty of trade talk during the NHL’s draft weekend, but Brian Burke was unable to find a deal that made much sense. He acknowledged that he had discussions...
View ArticleToronto Raptors take guard Terrence Ross with No. 8 pick in NBA draft
The Toronto Raptors selected guard Terrence Ross out of the University of Washington with the eighth overall selection in the NBA draft Thursday. Ross is shooting guard/small forward from Portland,...
View ArticleRaptors deal Johnson to Kings for draft pick
The Toronto Raptors have traded forward James Johnson to the Sacramento Kings for a second-round draft pick in 2014. Johnson is set to make US$2.8 million next season in the final year of his...
View ArticleGillis says Canucks will attempt to trade Luongo
Now that new coach John Tortorella has been hired, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis can try to complete a long-delayed project in conjunction with Sunday’s NHL draft — trading goaltender...
View ArticleNo. 1 NBA draft pick got his start in Jane & Finch
Anthony Bennett’s path to the NBA began on a couple of basketball courts in north Toronto’s hardscrabble neighbourhood of Jane and Finch, and was paved by a mom who takes hard work to an entirely...
View ArticleNHL draft rich in talent, offers difference-makers to those picking high
Sunday’s NHL draft promises to be a boon for some bad teams. There is plenty of quality, with a few players ready for prime time next season. Prying away one of those top picks will be costly. There is...
View ArticleGroup wants John Tory to run for mayor
A group of “concerned citizens” has drawn up a petition calling on radio host and former politician John Tory to run for mayor of Toronto. The website for the Draft John Tory movement calls the city...
View ArticleMorning Webcast: Canada represents at NBA draft, Ford set to return
Friday’s top stories, including four Canadian picks at the NBA draft, Rob Ford’s impending return, and a new lieutenant governor.
View ArticleTwo Canadian pitchers selected in second day of MLB Draft
Canadian pitchers Zach Pop and Daniel Procopio were both chosen on Day 2 of the MLB Draft on Tuesday, bringing the total of Canadian players selected to four over the first 10 rounds. The Los Angeles...
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