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Duly Quoted: Ron MacLean

"From the capital of the U.S. of A., it’s New York and Washington. The economic and political engines of America, united in the birth of the country, they’re also linked in tragedy. They were the twin targets of the coordinated attacks on 9/11."

By Steve Kupferman May. 10th, 2:02 pm

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The Saga Of The Maple Leafs’ Futility (Part Two)

Forty-five years ago yesterday, the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Here's some more of what's happened since.

By Kevin Scott May. 3rd, 3:00 pm

The Saga of the Maple Leafs’ Futility (Part One)

Forty-five years ago today, the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Here's some of what's happened since.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 2nd, 4:00 pm

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Lovable Losers

For fans who are used to seeing the Toronto Raptors come up short, this year's team line-up was, in some ways, a pleasant surprise.

By Daniel Sellers Apr. 27th, 12:00 pm

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Scene: Blue Jays’ Home Opener

Tough time on the field, and in the stands.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Christopher DrostApr. 10th, 7:49 pm

Blood, Sweat, and Beer

The annual Copper Kettle Cup pits local breweries against one another in a sud-soaked hockey tournament.

By Kevin Scott • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 10th, 12:00 pm

Blue Jays’ Home Launch

The team prepares for its Rogers Centre opener—and a season filled with uncertainty.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 9th, 11:15 am

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Historicist: Playing the Field

The double life of Arthur Irwin, baseball star and polygamist.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 7th, 12:00 pm

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Hockey, Just for the Fun of It

The Hockey Summit of the Arts puts the emphasis on friendly competition again this Easter weekend.

By Daniel Sellers Apr. 6th, 3:30 pm

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Paying to Play

New fees to use City fields have taken Toronto's youth-sports programs by surprise. Tuesday night, players, coaches, and organizers got a chance to share their concerns with a handful of city councillors.

By Daniel Sellers Apr. 4th, 11:20 am

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Maple Leafs to Play in Winter Classic

Diehard hockey fans to celebrate the arrival of 2013 at an outdoor game near Detroit.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 9th, 11:58 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Prime Time for Sports Fans

A switch from phone-in to phone-out created one of the cornerstones of The Fan.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Cree & Ojibway Indian Hockey Tour

In 1928, two teams of aboriginal hockey players embarked on a barnstorming tour through Ontario and the northeastern United States.

By Kevin Plummer Jan. 14th, 12:30 pm

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2011 Villain: Mitch Mortaza

Nominated for: treating players in the Lingerie Football League like sex objects, not athletes.

By Carly Maga • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 21st, 2:57 pm

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2011 Villain: Homophobia in Hockey

Nominated for: poisoning one of our favourite pastimes.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 21st, 2:30 pm

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Giving Roller Derby a Sporting Chance

The first ever Roller Derby World Cup starts today and runs through Sunday. Will it get the coverage it deserves?

By Karen Aagaard Dec. 1st, 12:30 pm

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The New Look of the Blue Jays

Going back to the future for the team's 2012 look.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 18th, 1:00 pm

Sporting Goods: Quidditch

Even Muggles can take part in this down-to-Earth version of a fictional game.

By Kyle Bachan Oct. 25th, 9:00 am

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Anthopoulos’s Blue Jays Still a Ways From Contending

After two full years when winning didn't matter, the Jays' young GM may find himself testing the limits of fans' patience in 2012.

By Daniel Sellers Sep. 30th, 10:30 am

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Weekend Planner: September 24–25, 2011

In this Weekend Planner: Get up close and personal with a vinyl-doll photo exhibit; bend an elbow and take part in (or watch) a women's arm-wrestling tournament; Hooded Fang releases CD number two with a big bash; get tips on working and travelling abroad; Word on the Street fills Queen's Park with books; take part in a bike ride to help fund a non-profit food store; and see a play inspired by you come to life.

By Kyle Bachan Sep. 23rd, 6:00 pm

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆)

TTC Service Alerts

• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Eglinton Stn has now cleared and full service has resumed on the Yonge University Spadina line. #TTC | 7:59 PM Apr 5
• Trains are currently holding southbound at Eglinton Stn due to a Passenger Assistance Alarm activated on a train. #TTC | 7:54 PM Apr 5
• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Spadina and Queen has now cleared and full service on the 510 Spadina Streetcar line has resumed. #TTC | 5:50 PM Apr 5

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David Chang Talks About His Upcoming Toronto Debut The celebrity restaurateur says plans for the Toronto branch of his Momofuku empire are still in flux, and he likes it that way.	Lights, Camera … And Everything Else
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