Ontario News

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies turned to the NHL's assistant coaching ranks to fill a vacant position on their bench Tuesday, naming John Gruden as their new head coach.

TORONTO — The B.C. Lions came in with the CFL's top-ranked defence but Robertson Daniel and the Toronto Argonauts showed Monday night their unit is also pretty good.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — A woman is facing impaired driving charges after she allegedly fatally struck a cyclist and tried to flee the scene of the crash in Brampton, Ont.

A 22-year-old Hamilton man is facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his 16-year-old cousin at a long weekend family gathering, city police said Monday.

TORONTO — When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA's locker-rooms or clubhouses.

TORONTO — Gradey Dick is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The swingman signed a rookie scale contract 11 days after the Raptors selected him 13th overall in the NBA draft.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Max Domi to a one-year, US$3-million contract on Monday. Domi, 28, had 20 goals and 36 assists in 80 games split between the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars last season.

TORONTO — A second sweep of the Blue Jays this summer gave the Boston Red Sox seven straight wins against Toronto. It also plunged the Blue Jays to a dismal 7-20 record against American League East Division rivals.

TORONTO — Bo Bichette is grateful to be returning to the all-star game. The American League hits leader was among four Toronto Blue Jays who were named to Major League Baseball's midseason exhibition on Sunday. Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.