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Toronto’s World Cup slate puts African soccer culture in the spotlight
Ghana and Ivory Coast have already played in the city, Senegal is next, and the expanded 48-team tournament has widened Africa’s presence on the World Cup stage
Harrison ejected after dragging Angel Reese down in Dream rout
The Flagrant 2 foul came during a third-quarter battle in the paint as Atlanta beat Toronto 102-77 and improved to 9-4
Harrison ejected after dragging Reese down in Dream’s rout of Tempo
The Flagrant 2 foul came in the third quarter of Atlanta’s 102-77 win in Toronto, where Reese finished one offensive rebound shy of a WNBA record
Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 strikeouts in Blue Jays return
The Toronto right-hander became the 11th pitcher to hit the mark, but his first start since April 24 ended in a 7-4 loss to Philadelphia
How scammers use fear and trust to push victims into fraud
Toronto police say reported losses are climbing sharply, while experts warn the pressure tactics behind many scams remain familiar
Carney Says Canada Is Failing Jewish Canadians as He Launches Anti-Hate Council
Speaking at a Toronto synagogue, the prime minister said antisemitism has reached postwar highs and named former senator Marc Gold to lead a new federal advisory council
Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices
Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines
Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener
Head coach Jesse Marsch said Canada’s captain is still working back from a hamstring injury but is expected to play in the tournament
Ontario cites $8.5B Billy Bishop boost, but evidence remains undisclosed
The province is using the projection to support a push to expand Toronto’s island airport and allow jets, even as the port authority says its economic study is still underway
Drake turns Iceman into a triple-album surprise
The Toronto rapper released Iceman at midnight alongside Habibti and Maid of Honour, a 43-song drop that followed fireworks, a CN Tower spectacle and a livestream watched by hundreds of thousands