Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to a friendly bet on the World Series, suggesting Trump is "afraid" to wager due to his dislike of losing. This comes amid ongoing trade tensions and a recent cancellation of trade talks by Trump over a controversial political advertisement.

The Blue Jays offence exploded in a big way in the World Series opener and will want to keep swinging in Game 2 if they want to grab a 2-0 lead before heading west to California.

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series and have a chance of claiming the championship of America’s pastime at a time when U.S.-Canada relations remain near historic lows

WINNIPEG/TORONTO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Baseball brought Canadians some joy to counteract economic gloom on Friday night, when the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, spurring nationwide celebrations.

The leader of Canada’s most populous province said Friday he’ll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said after talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney he’s decided to pause the advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume.

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to rely on superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to carry the load offensively against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

His father, Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was the 2004 AL MVP and a nine-time Major League All-Star who played 16 years in MLB with the Montreal Expos (1996-2003), Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels (2004-2009), Texas Rangers (2010) and the Baltimore Orioles (2011).

This year’s Toronto Blue Jays team certainly looks like one of destiny. They recorded come-from-behind wins during the regular season with regularity and not st