Richard Mauntah

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Rose in bloom as Rock rolls in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — In the nearly 10 seasons Nick Rose has been a goaltender for the Toronto Rock, his message has remained constant: It’s all about the team.

December 15, 2019 Toronto Rock

Toronto Rock goaltender Nick Rose was the star of Saturday's game in San Diego. (SUN FILES)

Rock heads to San Diego to take on Seals

The Toronto Rock will make the longest flight in its existence on Saturday, looking to atone for an opening night loss.

December 14, 2019 Toronto Rock

Calgary Roughnecks' Dane Dobbie is knocked over by San Diego Seals' Tor Reinholdt during a game last season. (Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia)

Eurico Rosa da Silva enjoys retirement ceremony at Woodbine

When it’s time to retire, many jockeys exit quietly. There was no way that was going to be the case for Eurico Rosa da Silva.

December 9, 2019 Horse Racing

Eurico Rosa Da Silva’s fellow jockeys, including Leo Salles, Rafael Hernandez and Emma-Jayne Wilson, playfully toss him into the snow during post-presentation celebrations at Woodbine Racetrack. Michael Burns Photo

Rock falls to New England in season opener

With Latrell Harris and Rob Hellyer working hard to make things as difficult as possible, Callum Crawford wasn’t deterred. Instead, the New England Black Wolves forward found enough space between them to place a perfect shot by goaltender Nick Rose.

December 8, 2019 Lacrosse

Toronto Rock’s Latrell Harris flies through the air to get a shot on New England goalie Doug Jamieson at Scotiabank Arena last night. Ryan Mccullough/photo

'WORLD-CLASS TALENTED PLAYER': Sonny Bill Williams excited to join Wolfpack

It looked normal on the surface. The team’s CEO, head coach and newest signing sat at the front and took questions from reporters, talking about how excited they all were about the journey they are about to take together.

November 14, 2019 Other Sports

Toronto Woolfpack chairman Bob Hunter, from left, former New Zealand international Sonny Bill Williams and coach Brian McDermott pose at the Emirates stadium in London on November 14, 2019 as Williams is unveiled as a player for Rugby Super League team Toronto Woolfpack. (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Wolfpack make it official, signing New Zealand superstar to two-year deal

The Toronto Wolfpack broke its silence and announced the signing of Sonny Bill Williams on Thursday.

November 7, 2019 Other Sports

Sonny Bill Williams has signed a two-year deal to play for the Toronto Wolfpack. (GETTY IMAGES)

N.Z. star Sonny Bill Williams joining Toronto Wolfpack: Report

It is yet to be confirmed by the player or club, but arguably the biggest name in world rugby is about to join the Toronto Wolfpack.

November 5, 2019 Other Sports

Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand shows appreciation to the fans after victory and playing his final game for New Zealand following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final match between New Zealand and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on November 01, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Bricks and Mortar wins $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf

It’s not every year a turf specialist wins U.S. horse of the year. But this could be one of those years.

November 3, 2019 Horse Racing

Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard Bricks and Mortar (9) races to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. (Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports)

The Full Mauntah: Breeders' Cup roundup

Horse racing can be crazy at times, especially when the sport’s youngest stars are involved.

November 2, 2019 Horse Racing

Flavien Prat aboard Storm the Court (right) competes with Ricardo Santana Jr aboard Shoplifted during the TVG Juvenile at Santa Anita Park yesterday. Getty Images

Breeders' Cup goes on amid L.A. wildfires

The Breeders’ Cup party does go on, but not under the best of circumstances. Santa Anita will host the event this weekend for a record 10th time and while the buildup and anticipation of thoroughbred racing’s championship event has been normal, there are two areas of concern.

November 1, 2019 Horse Racing

Lift Up will join the proceedings at the Maple Leaf Stakes at Woodbine this weekend. (Michael Burns photo)