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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening night of Toronto Film Festival
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an opening night screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, chanting “Stop the genocide!”.
The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year
The Toronto International Film Festival is the clean-up hitter of the fall festival circuit.
Travis Kelce's new racehorse Swift Delivery finishes 2nd as beaten favorite in Canada
A racehorse named Swift Delivery that three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce bought into has finished second in its latest start.
Errol Morris examines migrant family separation with NBC News in ‘Separated’
Errol Morris turned his lens toward the U.S. government’s border policies the separation of migrant families in the new film “Separated,” which premiered at Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.
Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US
Canada’s government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
A Czech film fest opens with an honor for US actor and director Viggo Mortensen
An international film festival in the western Czech resort city of Karlovy Vary is kicking off with an honor for U.S. actor and director Viggo Mortensen.
The Oilers join 9 other NHL teams that forced a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0
The Edmonton Oilers aren’t the first team in the NHL to fight back from 3-0 down in a best-of-seven series to force a deciding contest.
Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champs
Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston 3-0 in a winner-take-all Game 5 and claim the Walter Cup.
Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team to begin play in 2026
Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.
Messi’s $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teams
Lionel Messi’s annualized pay from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million in his first full season, exceeding the payrolls of all but three other teams in the league.
Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded
Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion that left a security guard seriously wounded.
Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going
When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament.
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-0 in New York home opener behind Clement's tiebreaking pinch homer
Pinch-hitter Ernie Clement had a tiebreaking solo home run off Caleb Ferguson leading off the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-0 in New York’s home opener.
Matthews scores two more, as Maple Leafs hang on to beat Panthers 6-4 in potential playoff preview
Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 61st and 62nd goals of the season to go along with an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs built a four-goal lead before hanging on late to down the Florida Panthers 6-4 in a potential first-round playoff preview Monday.
Sofia’s expands from Toronto to Miami, offering culinary and artistic delights
In a fusion of Toronto’s culinary charm and Miami’s vibrant atmosphere, Sofia’s has expanded its reach from the 6 to the 305, setting up its second location in the heart of Miami’s Design District.
Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays
Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Canada media group ends several TV newscasts after announcing 4,800 layoffs
Canada’s largest communications company is ending multiple television newscasts and making other programming cuts after its parent company announced 4,800 layoffs and the sale of 45 of its 103 regional radio stations.
Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week.
Trent scores season-high 28 points, Barrett adds 26 as Raptors rout Heat 121-97
Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 28 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 121-97 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Toronto coach pounds table, rips officials after Lakers hold off Raptors 132-131 behind Davis' 41
Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade over the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131 win over the Raptors.
Emma Maltais' short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York's PWHL home opener, 3-2
Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York’s first home game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory.
The AP goes behind the scenes at PWHL opener to capture 'the birth of women's hockey'
The Associated Press went behind the scenes to capture what former tennis star and gender equality champion Billie Jean King referred to as the birth of women's hockey.
British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton', dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died at age 75, according to his family.
Martin has season-high 24 points and career-high 12 rebounds as Heat beat Raptors 112-103
Caleb Martin had a season-high 24 points and a career-best 12 rebounds, Duncan Robinson scored 21 points and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Wednesday night.
Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch
Kevin Stenlund and Oliver Ekman-Larsson got their first Florida goals, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots and the Panthers won their home opener by topping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in a playoff rematch Thursday night.
Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push
Quincy Jones will receive the inaugural Peace Through Music Award at a launch event for the U.S. Department of State’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative.
Zelenskyy visits Canada for first time since war started seeking to shore up support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Canadian Parliament on Friday as he continues his efforts to shore up support from Western allies for Ukraine’s war against the Russian invasion.
On movie screens in Toronto, home is a battleground
As the Toronto International Film Festival winds down after a week of wall-to-wall premieres, there has been no more fraught turf than the land that families try to eke out a life on, amid geopolitical storms knocking on the front door.
Cord Jefferson's insightful satire of race and media, 'American Fiction,' lights up TIFF
Few films have broken out like Cord Jefferson's “American Fiction” has at the Toronto International Film Festival."
Hollywood man charged in woman’s 1975 murder in Canada
A woman found dead in eastern Ontario 48 years ago has been identified as a Tennessee spa owner who disappeared on a trip to Montreal, and a South Florida man who knew her has been charged in her murder, police said Wednesday.
Woll stops 24, Maple Leafs avoid elimination by topping Panthers 2-1 in Game 4
Joseph Woll stopped 24 shots in his first playoff start, Mitch Marner and William Nylander had the goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday night.
Reinhart the hero, as Panthers top Leafs in OT for 3-0 lead
Sam Reinhart scored 3:02 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Panthers beat Maple Leafs 3-2, take 2-game lead in series
Sergei Bobrovsky made 35 saves and the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Panthers top Maple Leafs, take Game 1 of second-round series
Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves, Matthew Tkachuk had three assists and the Florida Panthers survived a squandered two-goal lead to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night in opening game of their second-round playoff series.
‘The Hate u Give’ author awards student writing scholarship
Bestselling author Angie Thomas has surprised a senior at a Mississippi high school with a full-ride scholarship for creative writing to the private university where Thomas earned her bachelor’s degree.
Maple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series lead
The Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third period, then beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Alexander Kerfoot’s power-play goal at 4:14 of overtime to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in their first-round NHL playoff matchup.
Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105
Trae Young scored 25 points, Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks grabbed the No. 7 in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 116-105 in a play-in tournament game Tuesday night.
Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post Malone
Harry Styles, Post Malone, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the cast of “Ted Lasso” and the web series that gave us a kid loving corn are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards.
Brendan Fraser says he won't participate in Golden Globes
Brendan Fraser, whose performance in “The Whale” has made him a likely awards candidate this year, says he won’t attend the Golden Globes in January if he’s nominated.
Judge still at 60, Yanks get rain-shortened win over Red Sox
Aaron Judge remained at 60 home runs, one short of Roger Maris’ American League record, when the New York Yankees’ 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox was called after six innings because of rain.
Steven Spielberg's 'Fabelmans' wins Toronto audience award
Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical coming-of-age drama “The Fabelmans” won the Toronto International Film Festival’s top prize, the People’s Choice Award, solidifying its early status as Academy Awards frontrunner.
Hugh Jackman eyes the end of the 'The Music Man' on Broadway
On red carpet for his latest film, “The Son” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hugh Jackman announced that “The Music Man” will end its Broadway run on Jan. 1.
Harry Styles hits Toronto for 'My Policeman' premiere
With just as much fanfare but a tad less drama, Harry Styles took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm on Sunday, premiering the tragic gay romance “My Policeman” less than a week after the debut of “Don’t Worry Darling” in Venice.
Rian Johnson unpeels 'Glass Onion,' his 'Knives Out' sequel
Three years after premiering “Knives Out” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Rian Johnson has returned to the scene of the crime to debut his whodunit's much-anticipated sequel, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery."
LEADING OFF: Bosox try to recover from Toronto's run rampage
Jarren Duran and the Red Sox will try to shake off what happened at Fenway Park, where Toronto went on a run rampage that included an inside-the-park grand slam thanks to Duran’s misplay and negligence.
Matthews wins Hart Trophy as NHL's most valuable player
Toronto’s Auston Matthews won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, beating out Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers to win the award for the first time.
Vaccinated Yankees bring full roster, win streak to Toronto
All members of the New York Yankees’ active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada for a three-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, indicating they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Panthers Captain Sasha Barkov will continue donation commitment to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital through postseason
Barkov donates $1,600 for every goal he scores and $800 for each of his assists to benefit the children, and their families, who are being treated at the pediatric facility located in Hollywood.
Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6
Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night.
Lowry has 16 points, 10 assists as Heat beat Raptors 114-109
Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists against his former team, Max Strus scored all of his 23 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109.
Yanks' Boone concerned about impact of Canadian COVID rules
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is concerned about the roster impact stemming from rules that Major League Baseball players who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus won’t be allowed to travel into Canada to face the Blue Jays in Toronto.
NBA reschedules postponed games, makes other adjustments
The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for virus-related reasons and either shifted the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes.
Animal advocates move 54 dogs from overcrowded Miami-Dade shelter to Canada
Animal advocates took 54 dogs from an overcrowded shelter in Miami-Dade County to board a plane to Toronto, Canada on Wednesday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Yanks' LeMahieu to IL with sports hernia, Voit done for year
The New York Yankees put All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia ahead of their scheduled regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.