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2012 Villain: Yunel Escobar

Nominated for: homophobic slurs and frustrating non-apologies.

By Carly Maga • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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Torontoist Roundtable: How Do You Solve a Problem Like The Raptors?

The Raptors are in the middle of a depressing losing streak. Who's to blame, and is there anything that can be done?

By Christopher Bird, Chris Dart and Kevin Scott Dec. 14th, 3:45 pm

2012 Villain: John Farrell

Nominated for: checking out even before he left the team.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 13th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Alex Anthopoulos

Nominated for: building the Jays into a team to be reckoned with.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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Argos’ Victory Not One for the Ages

For all that it lacked in drama, the 100th Grey Cup will be remembered, by those loyal to championship-starved Toronto teams, as a win.

By Daniel Sellers • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 26th, 8:30 am

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Historicist: The Ageless Wonder of Jacques Plante

Acquired to provide guidance to a rebuilding team, the legendary goaltender provided the 1970/'71 Maple Leafs with a spectacular season.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 24th, 12:45 pm

Argos Back on Course After Years Lost at Sea

As they prepare to play in the 100th Grey Cup game this coming Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts look like they've righted their once-sinking ship just in time.

By Daniel Sellers • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 23rd, 11:00 am

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Toronto Invents: Five-Pin Bowling

How a Toronto entrepreneur invented—then didn't get wealthy from—Canada's favourite lane sport.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 7th, 10:00 am

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UFC 152 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto

A mixed martial arts love story.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 24th, 3:00 pm

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UFC 152 Preview

The UFC's third trip to Toronto and tenth foray into Canada promises to be an exciting night of action and drama for combat sports fans.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Learning to Throw an Elbow Like a UFC Pro

Ultimate Fighting Championship brawlers taught us some moves, in preparation for Saturday's high-profile bout at the ACC.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Sep. 21st, 12:45 pm

Welcome to the Battle for the Boot

Previewing the 2012 Toronto Roller Derby Championship.

By Dave Miller (aka The Derby Nerd) Sep. 20th, 1:15 pm

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Duly Quoted: Yunel Escobar

Blue Jays shortstop apologizes for writing a homophobic slur in his eyeblack as the club imposes a three-game suspension.

By Torontoist Sep. 18th, 3:50 pm

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Scene: Canada’s Olympians Return

Some Canadian athletes who competed in the London games arrived at Pearson Airport yesterday afternoon.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostAug. 14th, 9:15 am

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Historicist: Ben Johnson, Fastest Man Alive*

We look back at the greatest sports scandal in Canadian history.

By Kevin Plummer Aug. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Softball Pitcher and Beauty Queen

Billie Hallam wins the 1937 Miss Toronto beauty pageant.

By Kevin Plummer Jul. 14th, 12:00 pm

Scene: Euro Cup Party

La Furia Roja crushed Italy in the Euro 2012 finals, and their fans weren't shy about showing their joy.

By Torontoist • Photos by Rémi Carreiro and Dean Bradley.Jul. 3rd, 4:15 pm

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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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