Today we launch our latest issue, “Sports and the City.” The World Cup is a reminder of the massive influence sports can have over a place like Toronto—reshaping our geography, sparking celebration or mourning, and remaking our experience of the city. thelocal.to/summer-2026/
How we play sports is tied to policy and politics, culture and business. As the larger-than-life FIFA World Cup kicks off in Toronto, we look at sports from the ground, from minor-league baseball to c...