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Joe Mantiply Elects Free Agency

Veteran left-hander Joe Mantiply is a free agent, per his MLB.com transactions page. The reliever was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week. Mantiply passed through waivers unclaimed. He’d been outrighted before, so he had the option to reject a minor league assignment and choose free agency. Mantiply closed the 2025 campaign in […]

Pablo Torre reveals former Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, ‘CLIP’ account got $1.9M from Boingo Wireless before military photo-op

The Los Angeles Clippers are still recovering from the aftershocks of the punishment the NBA handed down to them for circumnavigating the salary cap regarding Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, while the Clippers face a bleak future with five forfeited first-round picks over the coming years. Although his reporting […] The post Pablo Torre reveals former Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, ‘CLIP’ account got $1.9M from Boingo Wireless before military photo-op appea...

Maple Leafs’ lineup report: Bo Groulx will play, Anthony Stolarz starts vs. Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bo Groulx will make his season debut against the New York Islanders, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed Wednesday. Groulx was a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old recorded three goals and five points in 13 games with the Maple Leafs last season. Groulx was also…

RJ Barrett wants a long-term future with Raptors

RJ Barrett is entering the final season of his current contract with the Toronto Raptors, but there has been little progress toward an extension so far. Barrett is eligible to sign a four-year extension worth up to $185.7 million. However, Toronto’s increased payroll following the acquisition and extension of Kawhi Leonard could make an offer […] The post RJ Barrett wants a long-term future with Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bottom Six Minutes: Depth earns a season-opener win for the Habs

Kicking off their highly anticipated 2026-27 campaign, the Montreal Canadiens were in Ontario on Tuesday night to visit their longtime rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite giving up a goal on just the second shot of the game, the Habs rallied back with three unanswered goals, and ended the night with a 3-2 win. As is always fun for an episode of the Bottom Six Minutes, it was the lower half of the lineup that won the evening for Montreal. Zachary Bolduc dit bonjour. 2-1 #Habs p...

Lagrange: Montreal Canadiens Rely On Depth In First Win

The Montreal Canadiens spoiled the NHL debut of Gavin McKenna and Kirill Marchenko’s debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with 3-2 season-opening win at Scotiabank Arena. Ironically it wasn’t the superstars in the top six forward group that shined but rather the improved depth in the bottom six. While the bottom six forward group delivered […] The post Lagrange: Montreal Canadiens Rely On Depth In First Win appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Matthews Knies ready for a fresh start after distracting end to Maple Leafs’ tenure

Matthew Knies loved being a Toronto Maple Leaf, but he’s certainly not going to miss all the off-ice distractions. The 23-year-old power forward was shipped to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a seven-piece blockbuster on the eve of the season opener. Knies spoke to the media on Tuesday and opened up about what he’ll miss…

Auston Matthews offers rave review of Kirill Marchenko following debut with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their season opener 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens, but it was to no fault of Kirill Marchenko. The brand new Maple Leaf was acquired in a deal involving Matthew Knies on Monday and wasn’t even confirmed to be in the starting lineup until late afternoon on Tuesday. Despite not having…

Report: Flames were involved in Kirill Marchenko trade talks as potential cap facilitators

Less than 24 hours after the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets consummated their blockbuster Matthew Knies-for-Kirill Marchenko blockbuster, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis has reported that the Calgary Flames were also involved in the trade discussions, just not in a traditional way. According to Francis on Tuesday, Calgary was involved in the talks around Marchenko…

Kirill Marchenko discusses whirlwind 24 hours following trade to Maple Leafs, season debut vs. Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko barely had a second to breathe after news broke of his trade out of Columbus, and he still looked like one of the best players on the ice in the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Marchenko learned of the trade on Monday afternoon, flew to Toronto and landed…

William Nylander remains focal point of Leafs’ offence amid middling McKenna debut, Marchenko interlude

TORONTO — Gavin McKenna’s first NHL game was always going to be subject to international attention, after bursting onto the scene as a 14-year-old prodigy. McKenna has been building towards this moment through his career, and appeared to be ready for the moment, starring for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Montreal Canadiens. McKenna’s debut…

5 Things We Learned About the Blue Jays in 2026

There’s no sugarcoating it: The 2026 season was nearly a disaster for the Toronto Blue Jays. After coming so close to the promised land in 2025, it was a step back in many aspects this season. But amid all the negatives, there were glimmers of hope for the Blue Jays’ future. They worked their way […] The post 5 Things We Learned About the Blue Jays in 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .

Today in Blue Jays History: Jays Clinch Playoff Twice

Thirty-Seven Years Ago The Blue Jays clinched first place in the AL East by defeating the Orioles 4-3. A dramatic three-run rally in the eighth inning erased a 3-1 deficit and sealed the win. Here was the starting lineup: Lloyd Moseby CF Mookie Wilson LF Fred McGriff 1B George Bell DH Ernie Whitt C Kelly […]

Gavin McKenna provides honest self-assessment of play in his NHL debut: ‘Wasn’t great’

Gavin McKenna is officially a National Hockey League player.  The 18-year-old made his long-awaited Toronto Maple Leafs debut during the season-opening 3-2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens after being selected first overall by the club during the 2026 NHL Draft.  McKenna played 15:19 in his debut and recorded one shot while also totalling a minus-two…