Raptors tap pianist Tony Ann for playoff videos | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their hype videos are doing things a little differently this time. There’s no thumping bass or blaring beats in the promotional reels on social media. Instead, a more emotional, piano-driven score accompanies Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett dunking and hitting fadeaways. The man behind that […]

Leafs close out home schedule with another loss | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] TORONTO – John Tavares and his teammates opened the NHL season with plenty of hope. Toronto’s sports scene was buzzing. The Blue Jays were in the early stages of what would turn into a memorable run to the World Series. The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, had made the second round of the playoffs just the […]

Rangers eliminated from playoff contention | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] TORONTO – J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers expected big things when they broke training camp back in the fall. Coming off a playoff-less spring that resulted in forward Chris Kreider and defenceman K’Andre Miller getting shipped out of town, the club believed its remaining core — led by star goaltender Igor Shesterkin […]

Toronto Blue Jays extend general manager Ross Atkins, manager John Schneider | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays locked in their leadership group Monday with extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider. Atkins’ five-year deal runs through 2031, while Schneider’s covers 2028. The moves follow Toronto’s 94-win season, American League East title and a seven-game World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. Schneider, 46, has a 303-257 record […]

Quebec baseball icon Rodger Brulotte dead at 79 – Montreal | Globalnews.ca

[ad_1] MONTREAL – Rodger Brulotte, a beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, has died. He was 79. Known for his signature home-run call “Bonsoir, elle est partie!” — which translates to “Good evening, it’s gone!” — Brulotte was a renowned broadcaster and columnist who could still be heard calling MLB games in French last summer […]