IJR News

Torkelson Leads Tigers to Sixth Straight Win — Sep 13, 2026The Detroit Tigers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 to extend their win streak to six, with Spencer Torkelson belting a three-run homer (his 24th) and Drew Anderson tossing five shutout innings. The lopsided win tightens Detroit’s wild-card chase to 4.5 games behind Cleveland, as Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, and scored multiple runs while Max Clark added two hits and two RBIs.

0

League-leading Nashville beats Toronto FC 2-0 — Sep 24, 2026Short-handed Toronto FC, four points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places, faced league-leading Nashville SC, which had already clinched a postseason berth and was unbeaten at home. Nashville took an early lead through Hany Mukhtar as Toronto sought to halt a two-game losing streak.

0

Clover Health names Torricelli and Miller to nine-member board — Sep 24, 2026Clover Health appointed former U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli and MedPAC Commissioner Dr. Brian J. Miller to fill two board vacancies, bringing the board to nine members. Torricelli will serve on the Audit Committee and Miller on the Clinical Committee, adding experience in public policy, Medicare and clinical care.

+2

Nicole Hardy Torricelli's Senate experience could strengthen Clover's handling of Medicare regulations.

Southwest Food Stories Spotlight Mexican Markets, TraditionsLifestyle — 3dFort Collins’ family-run Tortillas Las 4 Americas has combined a Mexican grocery market with fresh tortillas and street-style tacos since 2008. The shop also offers a wide range of Mexican snacks, pastries, desserts, prepared salsas and tamales.

0

Maduro, Wife Expected to Face New US Torture Charges — 17hU.S. prosecutors may charge Maduro and Flores as soon as Thursday over alleged torture of more than a dozen Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

0

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Maple Leafs Acquire Marchenko in Multi-Player Trade — Sep 24, 2026The Maple Leafs are reportedly among several teams interested in Columbus winger Kirill Marchenko, but a deal could require a major asset such as Matthew Knies and add to Toronto’s salary-cap challenges. Analysts say Knies’ age, production, contract and playoff experience make him a costly sacrifice, while Toronto’s broader roster spending leaves little flexibility.

0

Stray tortoiseshell kitten follows couple home and walks into their apartment — 6dA stray tortoiseshell kitten followed Abby Kaye Pell and her partner home on an Aug. 12 walk with their dog Juniper. They named her Cleo and kept her.

0

LA28 torch relay to visit all 50 states for first time — Sep 29, 2026LA28 will send the Olympic torch through all 50 states for the first time, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Opening Ceremony.

+3

Jared Kim It's smart to start the relay in Atlanta with its Olympic history.

Atlanta to launch 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states — Sep 29, 2026Atlanta will start the 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states, a first; the flame arrives spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Los Angeles opening ceremony.

+3

Rachel Meyers It's smart to start the torch in Atlanta this time, given their history with the games, and hitting all states should build real excitement before LA.

PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

+3

Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

HRW Details Torture of Myanmar Women Held as Political Prisoners — Sep 22, 2026Human Rights Watch says women political prisoners in Myanmar have faced torture, sexual violence, squalid conditions and dangerous denial of medical care, and is urging the military junta to release them and their children. The report draws on interviews with former detainees and documents thousands of women detained since the 2021 coup.

0

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — Sep 22, 2026Chicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

0

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Rangers Game Early With Back Tightness — Sep 20, 2026Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Toronto's game with the Rangers in the fourth inning due to left lower-back tightness, a setback as the Blue Jays sit three games out of the AL wild-card with a week left in the season. Toronto is preparing for his return and potential activation from the injured list as it pursues a postseason bid.

+1

Sam Okafor This late in the season a back issue like that could sideline him when Toronto needs every win.

Former Syrian Official Sentenced 60 Years for Torture — Sep 17, 2026Samir Ousman Alsheikh was sentenced to 60 years for torture after prosecutors described beatings, ceiling-pipe suspensions and a device that folded prisoners' bodies in half.

0

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45 — Sep 16, 2026Brian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

0

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers — Sep 11, 2026Arizona claimed Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays after Toronto designated him for assignment, leaving him ineligible for postseason play if the Diamondbacks reach the playoffs. Sánchez had a .260/.734 with 8 home runs in 99 games this season and was criticized for defensive lapses, with Toronto having acquired him in a trade for Joey Loperfido earlier in the year.

0

Griezmann Powers Orlando City Past Toronto, 3-0 — Sep 10, 2026Antoine Griezmann continued his hot form for Orlando City, scoring in a 3-0 win over Toronto FC as the club extended its unbeaten run and move up the Eastern Conference standings. Rookie Harvey Sarajian contributed his first MLS goal and an assist, with Iván Angulo adding a late strike, and Griezmann’s pace of goals was further highlighted by a brace in a separate match against Atlanta, underscoring his scoring tear for Orlando this season.

0

P.E.I. Writer Named Giller Prize FinalistEntertainment — 2dCanadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

0

Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, SicilyWorld — 3dA U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.

0

Tyrese Haliburton Returns in Pacers FanJam Scrimmage — 4dAfter missing last season with a torn Achilles, Tyrese Haliburton says he is healthy and ready to lead Indiana again. The Pacers hope to return to contender status, but his reintegration and how the team adapts to new center Ivica Zubac leave questions about their ceiling; one projection puts them at 43.5 wins.

0

Laredo Volleyball Teams Post District ResultsSports — 2dLaredo high school volleyball teams saw mixed results in early-October district play, with Alexander and Nixon earning sweeps while several other local teams took losses. Power rankings show multiple squads—including the Toros, Wolves, Mustangs and Panthers—in contention for playoff spots, with key district matchups ahead.

0

Education means earning the right to interpret your own life — 12hAnyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.

+3

Chris Dalton Education forces you to question the stories your family handed down, and that distance hurts but feels necessary for any real independence.

Steelers Add Murphy-Bunting, Place Harmon on IR — 2dThe Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad to reinforce a depleted secondary after trading Joey Porter Jr. and with Jamel Dean sidelined by an ankle injury. The Super Bowl LV champion brings 65 career starts, though he is returning after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

0

Seahawks Add Joe Mixon to Practice Squad — 6dThe Seattle Seahawks are hosting free-agent running back Joe Mixon for a visit as injuries have thinned their backfield, including rookie Jadarian Price’s placement on injured reserve and Zach Charbonnet’s recovery from a torn ACL. Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowler who missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, last played in 2024; Seattle is assessing his health before any potential signing.

0

Developing storylines

Tropical Storm Polo and potential Hurricane Nolo threaten Pacific and Hawaii