John "Chud" Chidley-Hill
@jchidleyhill.bsky.social
Your favourite sports reporter's favourite sports reporter. I cover basketball, golf and baseball for The Canadian Press. The No. 1 advocate for midtown Toronto, Cinnabons everywhere, and embracing your nerdiest passions. Reach me: [email protected]
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The Toronto BBWAA has named Ernie Clement the 2025 John Cerutti Award recipient "for displaying goodwill, cooperation, and character"
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Toronto BBWAA has named Ernie Clement the 2025 John Cerutti Award recipient "for displaying goodwill, cooperation, and character"
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
The Clement that Canadian baseball fans love is the same person we deal with professionally, always respectful and generous with media. #BlueJays
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I asked Gradey Dick about the internet's favourite running bit: his post-game flexes. "I didn't really think it was too big a deal. But it is funny. It's nice when the fans respect my personality and I get to show it off the court. I'm glad I'm making people happy."
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I asked Gradey Dick about the internet's favourite running bit: his post-game flexes. "I didn't really think it was too big a deal. But it is funny. It's nice when the fans respect my personality and I get to show it off the court. I'm glad I'm making people happy."
Solidarity forever.
Canadian employees at The Athletic will have our second bargaining session with the company today, as we work collectively to negotiate a fair contract.
The bargaining committee has our full support! ✊
The bargaining committee has our full support! ✊
December 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Solidarity forever.
The Blue Jays have been active this off-season with Shane Bieber exercising his player option to stay with the team and Toronto signing free-agent pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. I spoke with veteran designated hitter George Springer about the Jays' reloaded rotation www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/....
Springer excited to welcome returning Bieber, new pitchers Cease and Ponce to Jays
A reloaded Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation has George Springer excited, not necessarily to take another run at the World Series, but to welcome the pitchers the clubhouse.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Blue Jays have been active this off-season with Shane Bieber exercising his player option to stay with the team and Toronto signing free-agent pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. I spoke with veteran designated hitter George Springer about the Jays' reloaded rotation www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/....
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My colleague has written a column about taking a leave from the job to address his depression, which sounds practical but is far from easy.
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My colleague has written a column about taking a leave from the job to address his depression, which sounds practical but is far from easy.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
Really happy for Manoah, one of the nicest Blue Jays I've covered. It's an unwritten rule that you never speak to a pitcher the day of his start (not just Scherzer). I accidentally broke it a couple of years ago w/ Manoah and he didn't bat an eye, happily answered all my questions before I realized
@JeffPassan tweeted
Right-hander Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, a source tells ESPN. Manoah, 27, was non-tendered by Atlanta and lands with the Angels on a fully guaranteed big league deal.
Right-hander Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, a source tells ESPN. Manoah, 27, was non-tendered by Atlanta and lands with the Angels on a fully guaranteed big league deal.
December 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Really happy for Manoah, one of the nicest Blue Jays I've covered. It's an unwritten rule that you never speak to a pitcher the day of his start (not just Scherzer). I accidentally broke it a couple of years ago w/ Manoah and he didn't bat an eye, happily answered all my questions before I realized
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At a certain point, and it might be soon, we will all have to play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. At least for a little while. An assistant coach will knock on your door and you’ll just have to get in the van.
November 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
At a certain point, and it might be soon, we will all have to play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. At least for a little while. An assistant coach will knock on your door and you’ll just have to get in the van.
Hot take: Graham's house is the nicest of all the ones we see in The Holiday
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Hot take: Graham's house is the nicest of all the ones we see in The Holiday
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The Coaches Association of Ontario issued its third annual report on youth sports in the province this week, flagging several issues including over-specialization, hazing, and poor communication between coaches and parents globalnews.ca/news/1154616...
Coaches Association of Ontario issues 2025 report on youth sports | Globalnews.ca
The Coaches Association of Ontario has issued its 2025 report, the third in a series on youth sport in the province.
globalnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Coaches Association of Ontario issued its third annual report on youth sports in the province this week, flagging several issues including over-specialization, hazing, and poor communication between coaches and parents globalnews.ca/news/1154616...
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Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard is making the most of an off-day in his hometown of Toronto, donating a Shoot-A-Way basketball machine to the Malvern Family Resource Centre. We spoke last week about why it's important to him and his family to build community
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Canadian Andrew Nembhard donates equipment to Malvern Family Resource Centre
Andrew Nembhard doesn't like to think about what his legacy might be, instead focusing on helping as many people as he can.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard is making the most of an off-day in his hometown of Toronto, donating a Shoot-A-Way basketball machine to the Malvern Family Resource Centre. We spoke last week about why it's important to him and his family to build community
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
The Coaches Association of Ontario issued its third annual report on youth sports in the province this week, flagging several issues including over-specialization, hazing, and poor communication between coaches and parents globalnews.ca/news/1154616...
Coaches Association of Ontario issues 2025 report on youth sports | Globalnews.ca
The Coaches Association of Ontario has issued its 2025 report, the third in a series on youth sport in the province.
globalnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Coaches Association of Ontario issued its third annual report on youth sports in the province this week, flagging several issues including over-specialization, hazing, and poor communication between coaches and parents globalnews.ca/news/1154616...
As big, if not bigger, than Jay-Z and Linkin Park teaming up
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As big, if not bigger, than Jay-Z and Linkin Park teaming up
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Like most Americans, the Spurs' Lindy Waters III sees Thanksgiving as a time for food, family and fellowship.
As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
How Lindy Waters' Native American heritage shapes his views on Thanksgiving
Spurs guard Lindy Waters III is one of three active NBA players to lay claim to Native American heritage
www.expressnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Like most Americans, the Spurs' Lindy Waters III sees Thanksgiving as a time for food, family and fellowship.
As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
As a Native American, Waters' views on the holiday are ... complicated.
Spoke with Waters about the proud heritage he literally wears on his sleeve:
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Gradey Dick just walked up the tunnel to the Raptors locker room after taking a hard spill on the court
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Gradey Dick just walked up the tunnel to the Raptors locker room after taking a hard spill on the court
Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard is making the most of an off-day in his hometown of Toronto, donating a Shoot-A-Way basketball machine to the Malvern Family Resource Centre. We spoke last week about why it's important to him and his family to build community
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Canadian Andrew Nembhard donates equipment to Malvern Family Resource Centre
Andrew Nembhard doesn't like to think about what his legacy might be, instead focusing on helping as many people as he can.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard is making the most of an off-day in his hometown of Toronto, donating a Shoot-A-Way basketball machine to the Malvern Family Resource Centre. We spoke last week about why it's important to him and his family to build community
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Brandon Ingram dropped a season-high 37 points last night in a gutsy Raptors win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. But even then, it's Toronto's culture that Ingram says he's enjoying the most, particularly Darko Rajakovic's approach to coaching www.thestar.com/sports/rapto...
Ingram enjoying life with the Raptors — and Rajakovic’s relentless energy
TORONTO - When Brandon Ingram was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Raptors last season, he made it clear he wanted to stay in Toronto.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Brandon Ingram dropped a season-high 37 points last night in a gutsy Raptors win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. But even then, it's Toronto's culture that Ingram says he's enjoying the most, particularly Darko Rajakovic's approach to coaching www.thestar.com/sports/rapto...
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A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
The few remaining fans here at Scotiabank Arena are doing the wave as the Toronto Raptors are sitting on a 28-point lead over the Washington Wizards
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The few remaining fans here at Scotiabank Arena are doing the wave as the Toronto Raptors are sitting on a 28-point lead over the Washington Wizards
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The Wizards record: 1-13
The Wizards from 3 tonight: 1-13
The Wizards from 3 tonight: 1-13
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November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Wizards record: 1-13
The Wizards from 3 tonight: 1-13
The Wizards from 3 tonight: 1-13
Some of us loved it!
The Raps just had a graphic about WALTER that they called "Walternative rock."
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Some of us loved it!
This might be inside baseball, but... I'm finding a lot of PR folks are asking me what questions I intend to ask their clients in advance. This is generally frowned upon but, also, I genuinely don't know what I'm going to ask until maybe minutes beforehand. I'm just riffing, man
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November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This might be inside baseball, but... I'm finding a lot of PR folks are asking me what questions I intend to ask their clients in advance. This is generally frowned upon but, also, I genuinely don't know what I'm going to ask until maybe minutes beforehand. I'm just riffing, man
I kinda like these Christmas ornament helmets the Houston Texans are wearing
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I kinda like these Christmas ornament helmets the Houston Texans are wearing
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Not a unique take, but: Sports gambling has broken our brains. It's the least interesting lens through which to analyze sports, putting so much focus on the "what will happen/is happening" over "why will it happen/is it happening." It makes our conversations worse and less curious.
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Not a unique take, but: Sports gambling has broken our brains. It's the least interesting lens through which to analyze sports, putting so much focus on the "what will happen/is happening" over "why will it happen/is it happening." It makes our conversations worse and less curious.