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Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 57

Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 57

Veteran TSN broadcaster Darren “Dutchy” Dutchyshen, long-time host of SportsCentre, has died. He was 57. “Darren Dutchyshen was a legend of Canadian sports broadcasting, a great teammate, and an essential part of TSN for the last three decades,” said Stewart Johnston, Senior Vice President, Sales & Sports, Bell Media, in a statement to TSN.“A larger-than-life

RJ Barrett, family mourning brother’s death

RJ Barrett, family mourning brother’s death

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 8:03 pm Updated March 14, 2024 8:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett

Bassitt sounds off on MLB rule changes

Bassitt sounds off on MLB rule changes

Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season. “We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt said Sunday. “Hopefully in 2025 we stop doing this charade.”In an attempt to improve pace

UFC’s Sean Strickland berates reporter in anti-LGBTQ, anti-Trudeau rant

UFC’s Sean Strickland berates reporter in anti-LGBTQ, anti-Trudeau rant

UFC champ Sean Strickland unleashed an expletive-laced tirade against a reporter, Justin Trudeau and people in the LGBTQ2 community during a media event in Toronto. Strickland, the current middleweight champion, is in Toronto in the run-up to Saturday’s UFC match at Scotiabank Arena. He’ll be facing off against South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis.Videos

‘I am deeply sorry’: Corey Perry apologizes to Blackhawks, fans and family

‘I am deeply sorry’: Corey Perry apologizes to Blackhawks, fans and family

Corey Perry released a statement regarding his mysterious contract termination Thursday, apologizing to his fans, teammates and family, but failed to shed any more light on why he was dropped from the Chicago Blackhawks. “I would like to sincerely apologize to the entire Chicago Blackhawks organization, including ownership, management, coaches, trainers, employees, and my teammates.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprise fans at Vancouver Canucks Game

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprise fans at Vancouver Canucks Game

Prince Harry takes the ice in Vancouver! The Duke of Sussex dropped the puck for a ceremonial face-off ahead of the Vancouver Canucks game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, and other members of the Invictus Games Foundation are in B.C. ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games, which will be

Montreal Alouettes pull off upset victory in 110th Grey Cup

Montreal Alouettes pull off upset victory in 110th Grey Cup

The Montreal Alouettes’ championship drought is over! Montreal claimed its first Grey Cup since 2010 in a 28-24 victory over the favoured Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton on Sunday night. Cody Fajardo threw three touchdowns, including the game winner to Tyson Philpot with 13 seconds left, as the Alouettes rallied from a 17-7 halftime deficit