{allcanada} Raptors extend GM Webster, add executive vice president to title

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The Toronto Raptors announced a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bobby Webster on Monday, adding he has been promoted to also hold the title of executive vice president.

“We’re building something special here, and I’m proud to continue to lead the Toronto Raptors as we work towards our next championship,” Webster said in a team release. “Thank you to Keith and the MLSE Board of Directors for their confidence and support. This is a franchise that’s focused on the future, and we’re ready for what’s next.”

“Bobby has an elite understanding of the game and the NBA, and he’s used that to build a team that competes at a high level,” MLSE CEO Keith Pelley said. “It’s been an exciting year for the Raptors. They were a joy to watch compete together, and with Bobby and the Raptors, we’ve seen the results, and we believe in where his leadership will take us.”

The Raptors also extended the contracts of Dan Tolzman, vice-president, player personnel and assistant general manager, Keith Boyarsky, vice-president, basketball strategy and research, and Tyla Flexman, vice-president, operations.

“This group has been integral to building the organization and shaping our long-term vision – their leadership, expertise and commitment is second to none,” Webster said in the same release.

Webster, 41, is headed into his 10th season as general manager and assumed full control of basketball operations after Masai Ujiri left the team last summer.

He has been with the Raptors since 2013.

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{allcanada} Sánchez strikes out 10, García hits two-run homer as Phillies beat Blue Jays

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TORONTO (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday night.

Alec Bohm reached base twice and drove in a run as the Phillies won for the sixth time in seven games.

Sánchez’s shutout streak ended at 50 2/3 innings in his previous start, a win over San Diego. The left-hander didn’t permit a run in five May starts.

This time, Sánchez (8-2) walked one and gave up four hits, including two doubles and a homer. He is 4-0 with a 2.12 ERA in five career starts against the Blue Jays.

Jhoan Duran finished for his 16th save in 16 chances.

García opened the scoring with a 406-foot drive off Patrick Corbin (2-3) in the second, his seventh. Philadelphia is 27-9 when scoring first.

Six straight Phillies batters reached safely in a three-run third. Bohm and J.T. Realmuto hit RBI singles and Bryson Stott drew a bases-loaded walk.

Toronto’s Yohendrick Piñango doubled to begin the sixth and advanced to third on García’s fielding error in right field, but Sánchez responded by striking out George Springer, Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The top four hitters in Toronto’s lineup combined to go 1 for 16 with a single.

Ernie Clement hit a solo home run off Sánchez, his seventh, but Toronto dropped to 7-15 in series openers.

Myles Straw doubled to begin the third and scored on Piñango’s groundout.

Corbin allowed five runs and four hits in a season-low three innings. He walked four and struck out three.

Up next

Blue Jays RHP Dylan Cease (3-3, 3.05 ERA) is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday to start against Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.31).

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{allcanada} Oilers consulting with NHLPA about potentially hiring Babcock as head coach

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The Edmonton Oilers are consulting with the NHL Players’ Association to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock as their head coach, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

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{allcanada} Oilers discussing potential hire of Mike Babcock with NHLPA

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The Edmonton Oilers' coaching search has taken a dramatic twist.

The Oilers are talking with the NHLPA about the potential hire of veteran coach Mike Babcock, sources confirmed to Sportsnet on Monday.

TSN was first to report the news.

Babcock, 63, was last in the NHL prior to the 2023 season when he resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a regular-season game after Spittin’ Chiclets podcaster and former NHLer Paul Bissonnette accused him of improperly viewing players’ smartphones.

According to multiple sources, one of the most serious concerns was a meeting that occurred away from team facilities that included “several minutes” of looking through a phone.

Babcock has coached 1,301 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks.

He won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2008.

The Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch last month after losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Vegas Golden Knights also reportedly withheld permission from the Oilers to speak with Bruce Cassidy about their head-coaching vacancy earlier in May.

Cassidy was fired by the Golden Knights earlier this season, but remains under contract.

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