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Why Filipino Canadians are going wild for Alexandra Eala: 'Our communal spirit'

They were lined up at least six or seven deep on the one open side of a small practice court in hopes of getting a glimpse of the woman taking tennis by storm. Dyan Castillejo, a travelling Filipino...

August 7, 2026 1:11 pm EST EST

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime withdraws from National Bank Open with injury

Canada's top tennis player will miss his home open. Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers due to a back injury suffered during training, it was announced...

August 5, 2026 5:21 pm EST EST

'I can't wait to play': Filipino tennis player Alex Eala gears up for Toronto tournament

On Monday, Eala rallied past Jessica Pegula to capture her first career WTA Tour title. The win made Eala the first Filipina to win a singles title on the tour.

August 5, 2026 8:37 am EST EST

Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says he believes team is improved after trade deadline

Ross Atkins took the blame for the Toronto Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 season, a year after being a World Series finalist.

August 3, 2026 10:25 pm EST EST

Toronto Blue Jays trading Jeff Hoffman to Minnesota Twins

Coming back in return for Jeff Hoffman are prospects Dasan Hill, John Klein and Dameury Pena, and $250,000 in international cap space.

August 3, 2026 6:30 pm EST EST

Toronto Blue Jays trade Daulton Varsho to Houston Astros for Spencer Arrighetti

Daulton Varsho may be in the Houston Astros lineup Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

August 3, 2026 10:44 pm EST EST

Blue Jays trade Adam Macko to Rangers for Josh Smith, Josh Stephan

The Toronto Blue Jays are trading left-handed reliever Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers for infielder Josh Smith and minor-league right-hander Josh Stephan, sources confirmed...

August 3, 2026 11:29 pm EST EST

Canada's Leylah Fernandez faces tough draw at National Bank Open

TORONTO — Canada's Leylah Fernandez will face a tough test if she advances at the National Bank Open.

July 31, 2026 3:09 pm EST EST

Tony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after arrest

Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced...

July 31, 2026 1:00 pm EST EST

UEFA, Concacaf to boycott FIFA World Cup over Infantino private equity plan

GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to...

July 30, 2026 5:17 pm EST EST