Toronto FC have fired president and general manager Kevin Payne just nine months after handing the job to the former D.C. United Executive. The move which had been rumored for several days was confirmed by MLSE president and CEO Tim Leiweke on Thursday afternoon. Leiweke said that he spoke with Payne and that the two […] READ MORE
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Leafs Give Dave Nonis a Five Year Contract Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed current General Manager Dave Nonis today to a five year extension. Nonis, who was promoted to GM before the 2013 season when Brian Burke was relieved of his position, has previous NHL GM experience with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks. In his first season as GM of the Maple […] READ MORE
View from the South Ward: Bocanegra's Return, Juninho's Exit, and Multiple Personality Disorder
Happy birthday, America! Let’s play some footy! Welcome back to this edition of The Big Mick’s View from South Ward! There wasn’t a home game this week, so I got to enjoy Thursday’s Red Bulls action from the comfort of my own couch, without the danger of sunburn. Today’s beer of the match, by the […] READ MORE
Colangelo takes on New Role; Raptors search for a New GM
After months of speculation, Bryan Colangelo is staying with MLSE. However he will no longer be the General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, as he will stay with the corporation and keep the title of President but till do so in a non-basketball, corporate based role. New MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke, had set today as […] READ MORE
Pre Season NHL Shocker: Leafs Fire Brian Burke as GM!
In a shocking move the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired GM Brian Burke, this according to Bob McKenzie at TSN. After missing the playoffs in all four years of his tenure, some might call this normal procedure, however the fact remains that it is 8 months after the last season ended and Burke was given […] READ MORE
NFL in Toronto? JUST SAY NO!
Let me preface this by saying that I love the NFL and am a big Bills fan. A deal was struck three years ago between the owner of the Buffalo Bills, Ralph Wilson, Ted Rogers and Larry Tannenbaum of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment to bring the NFL to Toronto’s Rogers Centre each year for […] READ MORE
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Mike Kovacs is the Founder and CEO of Last Word On Sports INC. He has been credentialed for international football and rugby matches. When he's not managing the company, he enjoys watching football, reading, digital art, and spending time in the woods with his family.