Sean Fitz-Gerald
TorontoStar
Toronto, ON, Canada
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‘If I wore this in Toronto, I would get beat up’: U of T Trump supporter
University of Toronto quarterback Calvin Vaughan backs Republican candidate while attending a liberal Canadian university, but the civil engineering student has encountered little backlash despite a history of student protests against right-wing U.S. politics. → Read More
Readers’ legacies help give kids summer to remember
Thank you, readers: the Star’s Fresh Air Fund has reached its campaign goal of $650,000. → Read More
Argos’ Chad Kackert no stranger to singing the blues
Kackert a regular at open mic nights at The Wicket pub on Monday nights. → Read More
Five off-key versions of Canadian anthem at sports events
There is a history of edits to “O Canada” before a game. Sometimes they annoy, or entertain, or both. → Read More
Canada’s ties to Iceland run deep
According to the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa, “no foreign country has more inhabitants of Icelandic descent than Canada,” pegging estimates at between 100,000 and 200,000. → Read More
Toronto turf war has Reds fans seeing blue
The Argos' faithful are happy to have a home; TFC supporters aren't thrilled it's theirs. → Read More
Why the NHL is hot on Vegas
The rink, the cash and an altered gambling landscape play into NHL expansion decision. → Read More
Planning Phil Kessel’s day with the Stanley Cup
Sure, the former Leaf could take Stanley home, but we have a few other ideas. → Read More
Pot businessman Jim McAlpine eyes Canada in expansion plans for 420 Games
Marijuana and fitness can be mentioned together, says 1998 Olympic gold medal snowboarder. → Read More
Argonauts’ tailgate experiment takes flight Saturday
On Saturday, the team will launch a trial run on a new pre-game tradition. The Argos are set to launch a tailgate party — welcoming cars and hibachis and beer — in the parking lots around BMO Field. → Read More
MLSE boss Michael Friisdahl eschews spotlight
Unlike his predecessor, the new man in charge is no entertainer. Friisdahl said he spent his first six months on the job meeting staff, fans and corporate partners. And he has done most of it far from public view. → Read More
A once-in-a-lifetime experience, twice in nine days
Mary Thomas had two holes-in-one a little more than a week apart, with a little help from her husband. → Read More
Man arrested on child porn charges coached peewee baseball
Leaside association urges parents to speak with their kids about their interactions with man who spent about 6 months as a part-time coach. → Read More
For Argonauts’ Jermaine Gabriel, football was his salvation
Gabriel is on his way to a stellar career but his journey has been a long, difficult one. → Read More
Argonauts open doors to tailgating, with a Toronto twist
Because of existing liquor laws, an Argos official says the team will be selling the liquor but promises to make them affordable. → Read More
Tragically Hip’s roots in Canadian sports
Perhaps no rock band has spent more time meditating on Canadian sport than the Hip, the soundtrack of cold arenas and hot summer nights at the park. → Read More
Cleveland, Toronto fans share sporting pain
From Wayne Gretzky to John Elway, and Vince Carter to LeBron James, these two cities know disappointment. → Read More
Dan Shulman, the voice that launched 1,000 homers
His voice has reached — and possibly controlled — populations across North America for more than a decade as a voice of baseball and basketball for ESPN, where he signed full-time after launching his career in Canada. → Read More
The Colin Campbell chronicles
The NHL’s former disciplinarian hasn’t been able to avoid controversies, some of his own doing. → Read More
John Scott at peace as he nears end of his hockey journey
Scott was at the ACC on Saturday when his St. John’s IceCaps lost to the Marlies. And though he’s not sure if he’ll be playing hockey next year, he certainly won’t be bored. → Read More