The Toronto Observer

The most recent numbers from Stats Canada suggest, albeit from 2005, that baseball is a declining sport when it comes to participation by Canadian youth. However, when it comes to Scarborough, it may be time to knock those stats out of the park.

Decked out in Toronto Blue Jays gear with big smiles on their faces, young baseball players from across Scarborough took advantage of a free Rookie Ball clinic at Out of the Park Sports last weekend. The instructional clinic was hosted by the Scarborough Stingers.

KANATA, Ont.— Amanda Kessel scored the game winner to help the United States defeat Canada 3-2 and claim its fifth-ever gold medal at the World Women’s Hockey Championship. Kessel scored off the rush early in the third period with an assist from goalie Jessie Vetter, to give the Americans the lead. With just 3:09 gone in the [...]

OTTAWA — The city has once again been given the honor to host the IIHF tournament welcoming elite women’s hockey teams from eight countries. Ottawa saw two events commemorating the history of women’s hockey in Canada. The first was the unveiling of an ice sculpture in the Ottawa ByWard Market and then later that evening [...]

OTTAWA — Susanna Tapani is in Ottawa this week competing for Finland in the IIHF Women’s World Championships. The 20-year-old forward is the only player in the tournament who not only represents her country in hockey, but also ringette. She has competed in eight Women’s Hockey World Championships as well as three World Ringette Championships. [...]

OTTAWA—One German Olympian found her competitive advantage when she traveled to hockey’s birthplace and become captain of the Carleton University Ravens. Sara Seiler is feeling a lot of support from the fans in her second home as she competes for Germany during this week’s IIHF Women’s World Championships in Ottawa. Seiler, a native of Hausham, [...]

KANATA, Ont. — Forward Marie-Philip Poulin scored four goals while Canada poured in 79 shots to overwhelm Switzerland 13-0 on Wednesday night at the IIHF women’s world hockey championship. Brianne Jenner added two goals, seven others scored a goal apiece, and Charline Labonté made 16 saves for the shutout win on day two. Canadian captain [...]

KANATA, Ont. — Jennifer Wakefield scored the winning goal as Canada overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the United States 3-2 in a shootout. It could be a costly victory, however, as Canada’s captain, Hayley Wickenheiser, was injured early in the second period and did not return. Rebecca Johnston and Catherine Ward scored third-period goals [...]

  DADE CITY, FL – Scotland’s Charlie Macneal made a life-changing decision in 2011 that brought him across the ocean to the University of Louisville. The junior golfer was the first of five internationals on the current Cardinals’ roster, and he believes joining the red and black was the right move. “I think I have matured [...]

TAMPA, FL — One can’t expect an athlete to be honourable if they control the officiating, especially with the game on the line. University of South Florida tennis player Alessandra Bonte knows this too well, as referees are not always present to make calls, leaving the call and scores to the players. The junior lost [...]