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Italian defensive lineman Dalle Piagge anxious to attend CFL's global combine

Like many Italians, Lorenzo Dalle Piagge's life has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the Italian government imposed a nationwide lockdown - which it has sin...

Apr 03, 2020

Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign

TORONTO - Morgan Rielly has been working out at home trying to stay in shape. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is also reading, watching movies and improving his rudimentary cooking skills. He'...

Apr 02, 2020

Canadian international Lindsay Agnew savours soccer experience Down Under

Lindsay Agnew has had plenty of time to ponder her recent soccer adventure Down Under. The Canadian international has been in self-isolation in Florida since returning from Australia where she pl...

Apr 02, 2020

In another century, another pandemic ended Stanley Cup final

SEATTLE - The Seattle Metropolitans were 20 minutes from a second Stanley Cup title in the spring of 1919, 20 minutes from adding their names to the trophy again. Odie Cleghorn's goal for the Montreal...

Apr 02, 2020

Veteran linebacker Marcus Ball not ready to call it a career just yet

Marcus Ball isn't finished with football just yet. The veteran linebacker says he's been medically cleared to resume running and cutting after suffering a season-ending knee injury last year with the ...

Apr 02, 2020

Senators announce temporary layoffs, salary reductions due to COVID-19

OTTAWA - The owner of the NHL's Ottawa Senators has announced the organization is implementing temporary layoffs and salary reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eugene Melnyk's company Capita...

Apr 02, 2020

Ex-ski coach Bertrand Charest, jailed for sex abuse, granted parole

MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest, who was jailed for sexually abusing young female skiers under his care, has been granted full parole. The Parole Board of Canada says in a r...

Apr 02, 2020

Hockey players in the minors face uncertainty, job fears

Tom Parisi made the long drive from South Carolina to his home just south of Boston with a lot on his mind. The ECHL season had just been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the 26-year...

Apr 02, 2020

Rugby in crisis as unions engage in 'unprecedented dialogue'

USA Rugby has filed for bankruptcy. The Australians are facing a black hole of more than $70 million. England leaders have drawn up worst-case scenarios of an even bigger financial hit. The coronaviru...

Apr 02, 2020

Vancouver forward J.T. Miller hoping Canucks get to finish what they started

J.T. Miller hasn't thought twice about having the best statistical season of his career stopped in its tracks. The frustration of seeing the Vancouver Canucks' resurgent campaign put on ice is an...

Apr 01, 2020