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CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season

TORONTO - Brian Ramsay looked set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19...

Apr 24, 2020

Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser

Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...

Apr 24, 2020

World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has ma...

Apr 24, 2020

Dutch soccer season over but no title for leader Ajax

AMSTERDAM - The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won't be declared the champion. The Eredivisie is the first top-tier European league to end its season pre...

Apr 24, 2020

Sinclair finds herself in Florida during pandemic, but still repping Canada

Through a variety of circumstances, Christine Sinclair finds herself in Florida these days. But as she weathers the COVID-19 lockdown, her heart remains in Canada. And the global pandemic strikes clos...

Apr 24, 2020

Canadian golf executive Scott Pritchard named head of Mackenzie Tour

PONTE VERDE BEACH, Fla. - Canadian golf executive Scott Pritchard has been named the new head of the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada. The PGA Tour announced executive restructuring of its two internati...

Apr 24, 2020

Despite pandemic, the show goes on with former MMA star Chael Sonnen at the helm

While even the UFC struggles to stage a show during the global pandemic, Chael Sonnen's Submission Underground grappling promotion is going on strong. On Sunday, the former mixed martial art...

Apr 24, 2020

Scotiabank Arena turns into giant kitchen as MLSE looks to make 10,000 meals daily

TORONTO - Scotiabank Arena, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, has been turned into a giant kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The same arena floor that saw Kawhi Leonard sink his buzzer-beater t...

Apr 24, 2020

Major League Soccer extends team training moratorium through May 15

Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through May 15. The move is not a surprise given the league, on April 17, extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due...

Apr 23, 2020

One constant in this unique NFL draft: Joe Burrow at the top

In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. For months, the national cham...

Apr 23, 2020