Sports

University of Lethbridge axes men's and women's hockey teams, citing budget cuts

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The University of Lethbridge has shut down its men's and women's hockey teams citing three straight years of cuts to its operating grant. "The elimination of the hockey programs is...

Apr 20, 2020

Doug Flutie Jr. a source of inspiration for former CFL quarterback

For much of his life, Doug Flutie has been in the football spotlight. Be it winning the Heisman Trophy, six CFL top player awards, three Grey Cup MVPs or playing 12 seasons in the NFL, accolades and s...

Apr 20, 2020

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies signs contract extension with Bayern Munich

MUNICH - Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has signed a two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep the teenager with the German powerhouse through June 2025. A winger who has fou...

Apr 20, 2020

Professional Fighters League calls off 2020 season, will resume MMA shows in 2021

The Professional Fighters League has called off its 2020 season due to the global pandemic, saying it will resume its mixed martial arts schedule in the spring of 2021. The PFL is home to veteran...

Apr 20, 2020

Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen

TOKYO - A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is "very pessimistic" the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. "To be honest with you, I don't think the Olympics is likely to be ...

Apr 20, 2020

Toronto FC's Michael Bradley says ankle is progressing well from January surgery

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley says his rehab from January ankle surgery is progressing well. Tuesday marks 13 weeks since Bradley underwent surgery in New York City to repair his r...

Apr 20, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack on verge of signing England international Kallum Watkins

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack are close to signing England international centre Kallum Watkins, needing only the approval of rugby league authorities to complete the deal. Wolfpack CEO Bob Hunter ack...

Apr 20, 2020

NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'

Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights. The elegant, seemingly effortless rushes. His superior skill and vision. And of course, that horizontal mid-air celebration after sc...

Apr 19, 2020

Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one. Pagenaud, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, competed ...

Apr 18, 2020

Canadian gymnast Ellie Black embraces enforced breather, aims for Tokyo 2021

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 gave Canadian gymnast Ellie Black the gift of time. The 24-year-old from Halifax tore an ankle ligament landing a vault during last October's world ...

Apr 18, 2020