Today's Sports Headlines

Including: Another win for Milos — Raonic smashes 35 aces to reach Australian Open quarterfinals [Star Logo] Sports Headlines [Another win for Milos — Raonic smashes 35 aces to reach Australian Open quarterfinals]( [Raonic will play defending champion Novak Djokovic or Diego Schwartzman for a spot in the semis in Melbourne.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Dave Feschuk: The knives will be out for Kyle Dubas (including his own) if the Maple Leafs don’t turn this season around]( [They expect more from captain John Tavares, sure, but if the Leafs can’t right the ship and win a playoff round, it’ll be seen as the GM’s fault. The delayed coaching change, the suspect defensive corps, the lack of goaltending depth, the top-heavy salary structure — Dubas will wear all of it, Dave Feschuk writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Reverse Mailbag: So, what do you really think about the Maple Leafs?]( [We turned the tables on the normal mailbag and asked you what you think about the goalies, the defence, the coach and the team’s chances. Here’s to you having your say.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Many Maple Leafs couldn’t cut it in the NHL without Barb Underhill, master of untangling the double klutz]( [Speed is paramount in the NHL, and Mason Marchment is just one of the Marlies grads who owe a debt of gratitude to the former world champion pairs figure skater. A hug is a small price to pay.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Rondae elbows his way into the Raptors’ rotation with arms flailing — whatever works]( [Despite being slightly undersized, Hollis-Jefferson has become a key frontcourt backup behind starter Marc Gasol and sub Serge Ibaka: “I play defence. That’s what I do.”]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Kareem, Mailman, LeBron ... King James passes Kobe Bryant for third on NBA career scoring list]( [Philadelphia fans give LeBron James a standing ovation after becoming the third-highest scorer in league history during Saturday night’s game.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays have a better grip on the rotation in 2020 after season of the absurd]( [The Jays used 39 pitchers last season, including 21 who started at least one game. They’ve done a lot to address that in the off-season, but sorting through all the options will be a challenge when spring training starts next month, Gregor Chisholm writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Blue Jays prospect Logan Warmoth hasn’t followed the Pearson flight path, but fall league success offers hope]( [Now projected for a utility infield role, the Jays’ top pick in the 2017 draft looks to leave injuries and subpar production behind and sees an opportunity to break through.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Blue Jays are a little deeper in the bullpen — and stronger on the farm]( [Veteran reliever Rafael Dolis reportedly signs for one year plus an option after four seasons in Japan. Nate Pearson, Jordan Groshans and Simeon Woods Richardson fare well in latest off-season prospect rankings.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Hertl fills the net, Pastrnak MVP in Pacific Division all-star victory]( [The Pacific team featured Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames, and Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers — members of two teams that have been embroiled in a war of words over the last two weeks.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Star]( If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](