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Former Maple Leaf and Canada's Sports Hall of Famer Brian Glennie dies at 73

TORONTO - Former NHL defenceman Brian Glennie, who spent most of his 10-year career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died. He was 73. Glennie, who was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame ...

Feb 07, 2020

Former CFL head coaches Trestman, Jones both part of XFL's resurrection

Marc Trestman heads into the start of the XFL season looking for answers. The eight-team XFL begins its reincarnation Saturday with two games (D.C. Defenders vs. Seattle Dragons, LA Wildcats vs.&...

Feb 07, 2020

Toronto Arrows have familiar look as Major League Rugby season starts

Major League Rugby kicks off its third season this weekend with three new teams and some big-name additions in South Africa's Tendai (The Beast) Mtawarira and former All Blacks Ma'a Nonu and Rene Rang...

Feb 07, 2020

Sens winger Bobby Ryan practises for 1st time since entering assistance program

Ottawa Senators winger Bobby Ryan practised with the team Wednesday for the first time since entering the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program in November. Head ...

Feb 07, 2020

Father of Indigenous hockey player rejects report on racist taunts

WAYCOBAH, N.S. - An investigation into allegations that an Indigenous hockey player faced racist taunts during a recent game in Cape Breton has determined the verbal...

Feb 07, 2020

Obit-Roger Kahn

MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Roger Kahn, the writer who wove memoir and baseball and touched millions of readers through his romantic account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer," has died. He was 92...

Feb 07, 2020

Redblacks QB Nick Arbuckle excited to take on starting role in Ottawa

OTTAWA - One week after signing their new No. 1 quarterback to a two-year deal, the Ottawa Redblacks introduced Nick Arbuckle to the media Friday morning. Not that he needed an introduction. An injury...

Feb 07, 2020

Denny Morrison's speedskating career one of tenacity and teamwork

CALGARY - Denny Morrison leaves speedskating a king of comebacks and the beneficiary of a teammate's generosity. Winner of Olympic gold and silver medals in team pursuit and a silver and a bronze...

Feb 07, 2020

Switzerland opens Fed Cup qualifier with two singles wins over Canada

BIEL, Switzerland - Switzerland won the first two rubbers Friday in its best-of-five Fed Cup qualifier against Canada at the Swiss Tennis Arena. Jil Teichmann opened with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win ...

Feb 07, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack visit Salford in search of their first Super League win

The Toronto Wolfpack saw their 23-game winning streak snapped last Sunday in a 28-10 loss to Castleford Tigers in their Betfred Super League debut. On Saturday, the transatlantic rugby league team loo...

Feb 07, 2020