It’s the moment every Raptors fan knew was coming, but it’s still a little disorienting and difficult to stomach. I made peace with Chris Bosh’s departure months ago, but I’m still reeling from the report that he has signed with the Miami Heat.

With so many youthful, recognizable stars involved, this semi-final promises to be the best match we’ve seen at the World Cup so far. (5)

As the semi-finals begin today, we compare the strengths and weaknesses of these historically frustrated squads.

Against all odds, Ghana have become just the third African team in history to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. So how did they get here?

I figured the Toronto Island ferry was the only cost-effective way to get my sailing kicks — until I discovered the tall ship Kajama, which is among the schooners featured at this weekend's Toronto Waterfront Festival at Harbourfront.

Call it sour grapes, call it residual bitterness from the G20 nightmare of this past weekend, call it whatever you want, but I’m majorly disappointed with the World Cup referees. If this World Cup has taught us anything, it’s that, in such a snail-paced...