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Six FC Dallas players test positive for COVID-19, Whitecaps delay departure

COVID-19 took its toll on preparations for the MLS is Back Tournament on Wednesday with news that six FC Dallas players had tested positive and the Vancouver Whitecaps had postponed their fl...

Jul 01, 2020

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes happy to entertain fans and grow the sport of golf

Mackenzie Hughes doesn't think of himself as an ambassador for golf, but when he has the opportunity to promote the sport he loves he embraces that role. The Canadian became something of an online&nbs...

Jul 01, 2020

Canadian international Conor Keys signs contact extension with Rugby ATL

ATLANTA - Canadian international forward Conor Keys has signed a two-year contract extension with Atlanta's Major League Rugby team. The 23-year-old lock from Stittsvlle, Ont., played all five ga...

Jun 30, 2020

Toronto FC players, staff and supporters take stand against racism

Toronto FC and its supporters have combined forces in a stand against racism. Fans from the south end of BMO Field, home to the MLS club supporters' groups, made a giant banner showing a cle...

Jun 30, 2020

Nurse hopes to use platform to get American expats voting in US election

Nick Nurse wants to make sure Americans living outside the U.S. vote in November's presidential election. NBA players have been insistent that the fight for racial equality and social justice be&...

Jun 30, 2020

Canucks' Hughes: 'Crazy' that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender

Quinn Hughes is well-versed in the NHL's draft lottery. And like many observers, the most recent iteration threw the Vancouver Canucks defenceman for a loop. A mystery club - a placeholder referred to...

Jun 30, 2020

Ontario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub

TORONTO - Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod says the CFL has discussed Hamilton and Burlington, Ont. as potential hub cities. MacLeod told reporters Tuesday that in the league's ...

Jun 30, 2020

Toronto FC defender draws response from MLS over Florida food tweet

"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon once said. And so do pro sports teams, it appears. Toronto FC defender Omar Gonzalez, who has yet to arrive in Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament, ...

Jun 30, 2020

Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen on talks to resume season: 'It's the 11th hour'

TORONTO - Frederik Andersen can feel the clock ticking. Back in Toronto observing a 14-day quarantine, with an eye towards being on the ice with teammates for the start of training camp July...

Jun 30, 2020

Ricky Ray gives Calgary star Bo Levi Mitchell CFL all-decade all-star nod

Bo Levi Mitchell has Ricky Ray's vote. Ray is among 12 quarterbacks who have been nominated for CFL's all-decade team (2010-19). And although Ray guided the Toronto Argonauts to two Grey Cups and...

Jun 30, 2020