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National Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Blue Jays fan catches home run ball after dropping another in same inning
Article content A Toronto Blue Jays fan got a rare second chance to catch a home run ball, and remarkably it came in the same inning as the first opportunity. Article content Article content During Thursday's 12-0 Jays beatdown of the visiting Athletics at Rogers Centre, the young fan tried to catch a home run by third baseman Ernie Clement off' Jacob Lopez in the second inning. Unfortunately, the ball popped in and out of his glove, leaving the fan holding his hand and glove over his head in disbelief. Article content He was consoled with a pat on the back and still appeared stunned at the close call. Article content But the real excitement was still to come, and not that long after. Article content The Blue Jays belted out eight runs in the inning, including another home run, by star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a few batters after Clement's homer. Article content Incredibly, despite there being nearly 24,000 fans in the ballpark, Guerrero's hit went to the same boy. And this time, he made the catch. He received high fives from nearby fans and was a lot happier than after the first try. Article content The Blue Jays broadcast detailed both attempts and the official MLB account later shared it on X. Article content The lucky fan has not yet been identified. Article content While it's rare for home runs or foul balls to end up in exactly the same spot, this writer's father once caught two foul balls — bare-handed no less — in the same game in the early days of what was then known as SkyDome, leading to quips from nearby fans to 'leave some for the rest of us.' Article content Article content If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! This young @BlueJays fans made sure he caught the second homer hit his way 😀 — MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2025 Article content Article content
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
TD Invests in the Growth of Cricket with New Grassroots Programs Across Canada
Article content Article content TORONTO — Cricket continues to gain momentum in Canada—from grassroots fields to the international stage—and this summer, TD is proud to celebrate the sport's growth with community-focused programs and events, developed in collaboration with Boundaries North and Cricket Canada, to inspire the next generation of players. The summer kicks off with the Toronto Blue Jays TM hosting Cricket Day at the Park presented by TD on Saturday, May 31 at Rogers Centre. As part of TD's sponsorship with the Blue Jays™, the event invites baseball fans to explore the connections between cricket and baseball while celebrating Canada's growing cricket culture. Article content Following Cricket Day at the Park, TD will officially launch TD Young Wickets. The national program offers free, in-person sessions in select communities across Canada, introducing young players to cricket through fun, inclusive, and skills-based instruction. Article content 'It is an honour to work alongside Cricket Canada to help bring cricket to more communities across Canada,' said Michael Armstrong, Vice President, North American Brand and Corporate Sponsorship. 'The Blue Jays Cricket Day at the Park and the TD Young Wickets are all about introducing the sport to more Canadians and we are proud to be a part of creating opportunities for young players to discover the game.' Article content In addition to the in-person clinics, TD Young Wickets will offer a series of free virtual coaching sessions, led by a team of internationally accredited coaches. These sessions will give players and coaches from coast-to-coast access to high-quality training and insights. Article content The launch of TD Young Wickets comes as Canada prepares to host the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier on June 15 —a pivotal moment for the Canadian Men's National Team as they pursue a second-ever World Cup appearance. TD's summer celebration of cricket reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting sport as a platform for connection, confidence, and community. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Five things to watch as Blue Jays enter middle third of season
As his team was grinding through the first five dates of a six-game road trip that wasn't exactly a treat to be participating in, Blue Jays manager John Schneider suggested a five-game sample size wasn't worthy of analysis. Article content Article content And with 30 and change of those segments in a season, he's not wrong. Article content 'If we're looking at 55 games, yeah for sure,' Schneider said in Texas, suggesting a more realistic time frame to begin your grading. Article content Article content So let's make it 56, the point in the sprawling MLB schedule that the Jays arrived at with what felt like an outlier of a 12-0 shellacking of the Athletics at the Rogers Centre on Thursday night. Article content As a loose opener for what in many ways is the critical middle third of the season, it was an impressive launching point. That said, after what could best be described as an uneven first 55, Schneider is a realist regarding what needs to happen for his team. Article content 'You definitely want to put your best foot forward right here for the next month, really and see (where you are),' Schneider said on Thursday, prior to his team moving to 28-28 and hitting the .500 mark for what felt like the umpteenth time this season. 'I know everyone kind of looks at the (trade) deadline as a go or no. You've got to play pretty well right now.' Article content In other words, the manager is well aware of the stakes in what sure feels like a critical point of the campaign, even if there a whopping 106 games remaining. Article content But the second 55 concludes the day after the July 30 MLB trade deadline so Schneider, and presumably his players, are well aware of what's at stake over the next two months. If the team remains in touch with the post season, it's a 'go' for general manager Ross Atkins to shop. If they drift towards the basement, it's likely a hard 'no' and that means a selloff and major retooling of the core. Article content In evaluating the first third, Schneider steadfastly maintains that the offence has potential while acknowledging the flaws. Article content 'The fact that we're getting guys on is good, and I feel like we're trending in the right direction from a hitting standpoint,' Schneider said. 'But … then there's runners in scoring position, there's damage (hitting for power), there's extra-base hits that we can continue to get better at.' Article content That's a mouthful, of course, but even with a blip or two in the bullpen and the ongoing concern regarding depth in the rotation, for this team to become some semblance of consistency it needs to hit and do so in critical situations. To his credit, Schneider wasn't pulling any punches in that regard either, as he spoke before Thursday's breakout, a smashing start to the middle 55 of a season that could still go in multiple directions. Article content 'The first 55, it's been up and down,' Schneider said acknowledging both the painful and the obvious. 'I think that we can definitely play a little bit better for a consistent period of time. It seems to me that it comes down to (the fact) that performance of the starters, performances with runners in scoring position, base running … has been a little up and down.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Billy Joel cancels tour, including Toronto date, after being diagnosed with brain disorder: ‘I'm sincerely sorry'
Billy Joel has cancelled his upcoming tour, including a date in Toronto , after the legendary singer was diagnosed with a brain disorder. Joel, 76, announced on Friday that he has 'normal pressure hydrocephalus' (NPH), a brain disorder in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles. An Instagram post shared on Joel's official account reads: 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctors instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' The post included a short statement from the Piano Man himself: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' A post shared by Billy Joel (@billyjoel) Joel was originally set to perform at Rogers Centre in Toronto in March, but cancelled the show days before the tour date. Citing an undisclosed medical condition, Joel's team announced that the show would be rescheduled for 2026. A statement added that Joel was expected to make a full recovery. That rescheduled tour stop, along with 17 more shows set to take place in the U.S. and U.K., have now been cancelled. The last time Joel performed in Toronto was on March 9, 2014 at Scotiabank Arena. Joel also performed at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls last winter. In February, Joel fell on stage while performing in Connecticut. He appeared to quickly recover and was able to finish the show. It is unclear if his surgery was related to this incident. Known for piano playing and his signature blend of pop and rock music, Joel ranks among the bestselling artists of all time. His first album, 'Cold Spring Harbor,' came out in 1971. Since then, he's released a dozen more studio albums, seven live albums and 18 compilations album, and has sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Today, Joel is best known for megahits such a 'Piano Man,' 'We Didn't Start The Fire,' 'Uptown Girl,' and 'New York state of Mind.' In July, Joel performed for the 150th time at Madison Square Garden in New York City, marking the most lifetime concerts at the storied venue by any artist.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to buy discounted tickets for the Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour'
It's a big year for Abel Tesfaye, the artist better known as The Weeknd. He just released his 6th studio album album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, to critical acclaim, and he'll be making his feature film debut alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in an accompanying film of the same name, which is set for a May 16 theatrical release. And on top of all that, he'll be heading out on a major stadium tour starting on May 9. The tour will also feature supporting acts Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. Tickets are on sale to the general public now. Here's everything you need to know about how to see The Weeknd in person during his After Hours Til Dawn 2025 tour. The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour began on May 9 in Phoenix, AZ. The tour runs through Sept. 3. The Weeknd will be joined by Playboi Carti and Mike Dean on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Tickets for the Weeknd's tour went on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 7. Due to high demand, a second show, on July 4, has been added in Las Vegas, and fans can grab tickets and concert/hotel packages for that newly-added show now by clicking here. Check Ticketmaster Tickets for the Weeknd's tour start between $61 and $150 depending on the venue, and reach upwards of $750 for VIP packages. Tickets are also available for resale on trusted third party vendors like StubHub starting at $83. Find tickets on StubHub Another way to score seats — and discounted ones at that: SeatGeek. Right now, SeatGeek is offering 20% (up to $25) off tons of tickets — including to The Weeknd! Find discount tickets on SeatGeek The Weeknd will be coming to 24 cities on his 2025 tour, including U.S. cities like Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The tour will also feature several Canadian dates in Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Toronto. 05/09/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium 05/24/25 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field 05/30/25 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field 05/31/25 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field 06/05/25 – East Rutherford, NJ @ Metlife Stadium 06/06/25 – East Rutherford, NJ @ Metlife Stadium 06/10/25 – Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium 06/14/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ US Bank Stadium 06/21/25 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High 06/25/25 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium 06/26/25 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium 06/28/25 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium 07/04/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium 07/05/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium 07/08/25 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi's Stadium 07/12/25 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field 07/15/25 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place 07/19/25 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium 07/24/25 – Montréal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau 07/27/25 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre 07/28/25 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre 07/30/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field 08/02/25 – Landover, MD @ Northwest Stadium 08/07/25 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre 08/12/25 – Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium 08/15/25 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium 08/21/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium 08/24/25 – Orlando, FL @ Camping World Stadium 08/27/25 – Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium 08/30/25 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium 09/03/25 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome While you wait for the Weeknd's upcoming tour, you can check out the trailer to Hurry Up Tomorrow, arriving to theaters in May.
