TORONTO (Sep. 22) — Not much about the deterioration of the Toronto Argonauts surprises me anymore, but I admit to gasping at the announced attendance–figure for Friday night’s home game against the Grey Cup–champion Calgary Stampeders. Apparently, 9,819 souls made… Read More
TORONTO (July 27) — If you’re surprised that a rival National Hockey League team has not yet presented an offer–sheet to Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner, consider this: “July 1st isn’t the right time to make such a move,” a… Read More
TORONTO (June 9) — Let me begin today by going out on a limb and suggesting the Toronto Raptors will not lose three consecutive games to the Golden State Warriors. Though our city has seen its share of sporting collapses,… Read More
TORONTO (Jan. 6) — Pending the outcome, it could be a blessing or a curse that largely impacts the Maple Leafs this season. By tomorrow night (Monday), Frederik Andersen will have accrued 15 consecutive days of rest in the middle… Read More
TORONTO (July 21) — The Toronto Argonauts have expired. Stick a fork in them. Offer up the Lord’s Prayer. Say Kaddish. Whatever you prefer. But, just know, this football team is the equivalent of Dead Men Walking.
As I forlornly… Read More
TORONTO (Feb. 17) — As the Toronto Maple Leafs soar through the most stellar and meaningful hockey at this juncture of a season in 25 years, there remains the urge from within to allay expectation. To fundamentally minimize a remarkable,… Read More
The Travail of Stormin’ Norm
The Numbers Are Crazy
Another Rogers Sh** Show
It’s Still A Mystery to the Bobcat
Becoming a Hockey Fanatic
Legends From Above
Bell Negotiators To Be Busy
Another Day, Another Massacre
Elliotte Trampled The Opposition
More Blood On Their Hands
Had The Leafs Been (Close To) Perfect
The Best Trade… The Biggest Mistake
Suddenly Marvelous Mitch
The Hutchinson Curse
Here’s Why The Leafs Often Crumble
The Chief and ‘Cooz’ Together Again
Bowen Saw Borschevsky’s Redirect
Bowen Started With Barilko
Leafs Goaltending Situation Delicate
Once a Mom, Always A Mom
Tonight Is First Test For The Leafs
Leafs Good, But Overrated — Again
Hang On… It’s Gonna Be Bumpy
Where Is Bobby Orr?
Breaking News And Botching Up
Leafs Blew It With Chara
What If the Leafs Disappoint Again?
Still The Biggest Shutout
Breaking News Is Largely Luck
Hard To Predict Canadian Division
Tootin’ Turnbull Is 67
The Berger–Strachan Kerfuffle
There Is No Andersen “Decision”
Get Ready For Lots of Leafs vs. Habs
Gary to the Rescue — Again