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Thank those who helped you along the way: I found out that it’s never too late

Last night, I had someone important pass away.

Feb 22, 2021

Thank those who helped you along the way: I found out that it’s never too late

Feb 22, 2021

When I learned that football legend Angelo Mosca had Alzheimer’s

It was Feb. 19, 2015 when I read about the death of Hamilton Tiger-Cats giant John Barrow. He had died a couple of days earlier at age 79…

Apr 12, 2016

When I learned that football legend Angelo Mosca had Alzheimer’s

Apr 12, 2016

When I got to meet the great Tommy Joe Coffey

I grew up admiring Tommy Joe Coffey, the legendary CFL receiver/kicker. He had a wonderful name. It was a name that stuck with you. It had…

Apr 11, 2016

When I got to meet the great Tommy Joe Coffey

Apr 11, 2016

How I discovered Toronto’s God Squad

As the beat reporter covering the Toronto Argonauts, I kept noticing this short, kind of stubby guy talking to the players at training…

Apr 8, 2016

How I discovered Toronto’s God Squad

Apr 8, 2016

How I tracked down the Boston Marathon’s Good Samaritan

Three years ago, a compelling story emerged after the Boston Marathon bombings.

Apr 8, 2016

How I tracked down the Boston Marathon’s Good Samaritan

Apr 8, 2016

Recalling the frantic hours to save Hockey Night in Canada

It was November 26, 2013. A Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

Recalling the frantic hours to save Hockey Night in Canada

Apr 6, 2016

How I learned that Swayze Waters is football’s ‘goat whisperer’

At a Toronto Argonauts practice a couple of years ago, I got to talking on the sidelines with Gareth Bush with the team’s public relations…

Apr 6, 2016

How I learned that Swayze Waters is football’s ‘goat whisperer’

Apr 6, 2016

How Corey Hirsch rebounded from despair

Last February, I was going through Facebook at work, and came upon an incredible post from retired NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch.

Apr 6, 2016

How Corey Hirsch rebounded from despair

Apr 6, 2016

When Ben Wicks lost his art, triggering a court fight

I covered the famous civil trial involving the works of Ben Wicks, whose vast collection was left behind in a move.

Apr 6, 2016

When Ben Wicks lost his art, triggering a court fight

Apr 6, 2016

When I met the birds that keep the skies clear at Pearson Airport

It was March, 2011, when I heard about the hawks and falcons hired to patrol the skies at Pearson Airport. Their job: to keep nuisance…

Apr 6, 2016

When I met the birds that keep the skies clear at Pearson Airport

Apr 6, 2016

Curtis Rush

Curtis Rush

Curtis Rush is a former sports writer at the Toronto Star. In April of 2016, he wrapped up a 40-year career, including 35 at the Star. He now freelances.

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