Samanski pursues hockey dream in Canada
At the age of 15, Patrik Samanski left his friends and family behind and flew over 6,000 kilometres to follow his dream of becoming a professional hockey player.
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Roller derby – a real sport
Many of the current participants in the Toronto Roller Derby league (ToRD) started as faces in the crowd. Taking in the sport evolved into a need to be a part of it.
Leafs lose first game of the season
John Tavares scored the power-play winner at 3:26 of overtime as the New York Islanders handed the Toronto Maple Leafs their first loss of the season with a 2-1 win on Monday night at the Air Canada Centre.
Malvern youths uninspired: Ward 42 candidate
Seems someone forgot to tell the City of Toronto there are at-risk youth in Scarborough, or so says Leon Saul.
It’s back to school for E.Y.C.I. coaches
High school is all about the future. What will you do next? Where do you go?
Johnny Mac looks back
John McDonald may not be a star with the Toronto Blue Jays, but he is definitely one of the most popular players. And as much as Toronto loves the utility infielder, the feeling is mutual.
Joshua Tree wins the Pattison International
[audio:http://torontoobserver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/JoshuaTree.mp3|titles=JoshuaTree]Even today, the name of Secretariat lives on. Joshua Tree held off a late charge from Mores Wells and favourite Redwood to win the $2 million Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine on Saturday afternoon. He…
Bench nearly turns the tide in close Raptors loss
After being all but down and out for the first three quarters, the Toronto Raptors’ bench stepped up and showed some serious heart, turning a sure blowout to the Boston Celtics into a close 117-112 affair on Friday at the Air Canada Centre.
U of T set to host four national championships
When it comes to athletic facilities, the University of Toronto takes a back seat to no one in Canada.
Preview: Redwood headlines Pattison International field
Redwood heads the list of nine horses in the 73rd edition of the Grade 1 $2 million Pattison Canadian International on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine.