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General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

General manager Ross Atkins preaches patience as Toronto Blue Jays struggle

TORONTO — Ross Atkins isn't happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there's a sense of urgency in Toronto's clubhouse that might not be apparent to people outside the organization.
Heise scores twice, Minnesota beats Toronto 4-1 to take PWHL semifinal 3-2

Heise scores twice, Minnesota beats Toronto 4-1 to take PWHL semifinal 3-2

TORONTO — Blayre Turnbull had a lot going through her mind as the seconds drained away on Toronto's inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League season.

Tyler Alexander takes perfect game into eighth inning as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-3

TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Alexander took a perfect game bid into the eighth inning before Danny Jansen blooped an opposite-field, one-out single, and the Tampa Bay Rays hung on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Friday night.
Tyler Alexander flirts with perfect game, Rays win 4-3 win over Toronto Blue Jays

Tyler Alexander flirts with perfect game, Rays win 4-3 win over Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — Chris Bassitt isn't ready to hit the panic button on the Toronto Blue Jays season, but he's getting there.

Heise scores 2 goals as Minnesota beats Toronto 4-1 to advance to PWHL finals

TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Heise scored twice, including tiebreaking goal in the third period, as Minnesota beat Toronto 4-1 on Friday night to advance to the PWHL's Walter Cup final.

Rays' Tyler Alexander comes within 5 outs of perfect game against Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays' Danny Jansen broke up a perfect game bid by the Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Alexander when he blooped an opposite-field single with one out in the eighth inning on Friday night.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks feds to pause safe supply programs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks feds to pause safe supply programs

TORONTO — The federal government should put a pin in approving new sites that supply safe opioids, Ontario Premier Doug Ford wrote in a letter to the prime minister, while also calling for a review of the Health Canada-approved sites across the count
Penny Oleksiak wins 100-metre freestyle at Olympic swim trials

Penny Oleksiak wins 100-metre freestyle at Olympic swim trials

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak didn't get what she set out for, but felt a sense of relief. Oleksiak won the women's 100-metre freestyle Friday night at Canada's Olympic and Paralympic swim trials. The Toronto native's time of 53.
Green, Francis, Rodriguez to make appearances for Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate

Green, Francis, Rodriguez to make appearances for Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate

TORONTO — Three of the Blue Jays' relief pitchers have scheduled appearances with Toronto's triple-A affiliate as they recover from injuries. Chad Green and Bowden Francis will pitch for the Buffalo Bisons on Sunday.

Craig Berube named head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Craig Berube has been handed the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn't experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success.