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OPINION: St-Pierre’s return needed more than ever

Georges St-Pierre before for his welterweight championship bout against Jake Shields at UFC 129 in the Rogers Centre on Apr. 30, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario.

The impending return of UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre couldn’t be coming at a better time. St-Pierre is the lone Canadian fighter who really conjures up excitement from coast-to-coast for casual fans of the sport, or even those with little to no interest at all. Every time the Montreal native steps into the Octagon it’s [...]


Football Sports

Argos need miracle down home stretch

Argos need miracle down home stretch

Coach Jim Barker had grander expectations for the 2011 season than the woeful 3-9 record presently worn by his Toronto Argonauts. With just six games to play, the Boatmen’s chances of making the playoffs are appearing increasingly grim.


Football Sports

It’s now or never for Argos

The Toronto Argonauts look to win a crucial game against the Roughriders in Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon. While the Argos and Riders are the bottom feeders of their respective conferences, both clubs head into this weekend’s match-up riding very different streaks.


Baseball Sports

Jays dump Red Sox to win series

Two rookies had a big game Thursday night for the Blue Jays as they handily disposed of the Boston Red Sox, 7-3, in front of 17, 189 fans at the Rogers Centre. J.P. Arencibia crushed his 22nd home run of the year, a three-run shot in the bottom of the second inning off Red Sox [...]