The city of Toronto has been reeling ever since the sickening attack on pedestrians at Yonge and Finch, which left 10 people dead and 15 more injured. It’s at times like these when we turn to sport — it’s our escape; it brings us together when the days are darkest.
Games can seem silly when the world is so troubling, but often they’re what we need. Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs gave the city a boost it needed. Tomorrow night, Toronto FC are hoping to represent their city abroad, and give its people another thing to smile about when smiles are all too rare.