CityNews: Recent Sports News

Toronto Blue Jays make moves, recall Cooper from Vegas

2012-05-25T13:37:02.00-04:00

Meanwhile, left-hander Evan Crawford has been sent back to Vegas.

Toronto FC turns attention back to league, look to snap streak against Philadelphia

2012-05-25T13:40:51.00-04:00

Toronto has yet to win or score a point in nine MLS games to date this season.

Canadian cyclist Hesjedal chases history at Giro d'Italia

2012-05-25T07:59:44.00-04:00

Earlier this week, Hesjedal became the first Canadian to ever take the overall lead at the Giro.

Canadian Whitten wins stage at cycling race

2012-05-25T07:57:34.00-04:00

She finished just ahead of Victoria's Gillian Carleton. Winnipeg's Clara Hughes was third.

Trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another suspended 45 days over violation

2012-05-25T07:46:28.00-04:00

The ruling won't take effect until after the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

Miami finishes off Indiana with 105-93 win in Game 6

2012-05-24T23:19:52.00-04:00

Dwayne Wade scored 41 points and LeBron James chipped in 28.

With Messier a distant memory, Rangers have no guarantee in Game 6 vs. Devils

2012-05-24T23:00:10.00-04:00

The Devils are in position to advance to their first Stanley Cup final since 2003.

Marlies blank Barons to close in on AHL final

2012-05-24T06:39:27.00-04:00

The Toronto Marlies are one win away from a rare Calder Cup final appearance.

New Jersey moves within 1 win of Cup finals with 5-3 win over Rangers

2012-05-23T23:09:42.00-04:00

New Jersey was outshot 28-17 overall and had only six shots in the third period, but two of them went in.

Toronto FC defeats Vancouver Whitecaps to win Amway Canadian championship

2012-05-23T22:30:20.00-04:00

Toronto players poured into the southeast stand at BMO Field after the win to celebrate with their fans.

B.J. Upton has 11th-inning RBI double, Rays beat Toronto 5-4

2012-05-23T17:28:00.00-04:00

Bautista put the Blue Jays up 1-0 on his 12th homer this season in the top of first.

Jays must reel in their emotions as clashes with umpires continue: Farrell

2012-05-23T10:20:53.00-04:00

The first on-field fallout occurred during Brett Lawrie’s helmet-throwing fit last week

Kings head to Stanley Cup finals after 4-3 OT win over Coyotes

2012-05-23T06:05:00.00-04:00

Dustin Penner scored 17:42 into overtime, sending the Kings to the final for the second time.

Rays beat Toronto 8-5

2012-05-22T22:33:06.00-04:00

Yan Gomes had a sixth-inning solo homer for Toronto.

NFL approves extension of Bills games at Rogers Centre

2012-05-22T19:48:13.00-04:00

There have been four games so far at Rogers Centre, with the Bills winning just once - a 23-0 victory over the Washington Redskins last season.

Toronto FC feeling the heat ahead of final with Whitecaps

2012-05-22T17:36:40.00-04:00

Winless in nine MLS games, Toronto has yet to collect a point in league play this season.

Blue Jays look for elusive victory in Tampa

2012-05-22T12:20:31.00-04:00

Drew Hutchison is aiming to win a third consecutive outing.

Frattin scores twice as Marlies take Game 3

2012-05-22T06:45:33.00-04:00

Philippe Dupuis, Ryan Hamilton and Jerry D'Amigo had the other goals for Toronto.

Devils win 4-1 over rattled Rangers; East Finals tied 2-2

2012-05-21T23:12:35.00-04:00

Game 5 is Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.

Toronto beats Tampa Bay 6-2

2012-05-21T22:40:26.00-04:00

The Rays took a 1-0 lead in the first when B.J. Upton was awarded a home run after a video review by the umpires determined his fly ball struck an overhanging catwalk.

Canada's Olympic marketing efforts taking a corporate turn

2012-05-21T11:21:10.00-04:00

The COC's "Give Your Everything" campaign was crafted by the same man behind Nike's "Just Do It" ads.

Rafael Nadal wins Italian Open for record 6th time

2012-05-21T10:40:46.00-04:00

Nadal beat top-ranked Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3.

Heat down Pacers to tie series 2-2

2012-05-21T08:48:53.00-04:00

The Spurs also beat the Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night.

Coyotes avoid sweep with 2-0 win over Kings

2012-05-20T18:09:59.00-04:00

Phoenix was better from the opening faceoff, dominating an opponent that had been on an 11-1 run through the post-season.

Mets salvage series finale with 6-5 win over Blue Jays

2012-05-20T16:36:00.00-04:00

The Mets took advantage of Toronto starter Henderson Alvarez's shaky outing to the tune of six earned runs on nine hits and two walks.

Sharapova beats Li Na in three-set thriller to retain Italian Open title

2012-05-20T15:06:28.00-04:00

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will defend his title against Rafael Nadal in the men's final.

Waiver news hits Jays' Lind by surprise

2012-05-20T07:38:15.00-04:00

The first baseman was optioned down to triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

United beats Toronto FC 3-1 to drop Reds to 0-9

2012-05-19T22:12:29.00-04:00

Danny Koevermans scored for Toronto, a loss away from tying the league record for the longest losing streak at any point in a season

Canadian-owned I'll Have Another wins Preakness, keeps Triple Crown bid alive

2012-05-19T18:54:28.00-04:00

I'll Have Another raced from behind to beat pace-setter Bodemeister.

Rangers blank Devils, 3-0, take 2-1 series lead in Eastern Conference Finals

2012-05-19T15:46:16.00-04:00

The Rangers scored two goals only 1 minute, 57 seconds apart early in the third to help them take a 2-1 series lead.

Brandon Morrow throws complete game shutout as Blue Jays down Mets 2-0

2012-05-19T15:38:57.00-04:00

The right-hander struck out eight while walking just one as the Jays recorded their fourth straight victory.