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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's optimistic CFL will kick off 2021 campaign

While the CFL still faces challenges ahead of a potential 2021 season, commissioner Randy Ambrosie had reason for optimism Monday. Ambrosie spoke about the league's return to play next year during a f...

Nov 16, 2020

Despite chaotic season, coach Greg Vanney keeps steady hand on Toronto FC tiller

TORONTO - Going into the 2020 season, Toronto FC looked to build on the second-half surge that had carried it to the MLS Cup final last November for the third time in four years. Consistency and conti...

Nov 16, 2020

AP source: Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma City

All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker,...

Nov 16, 2020

Johnson exercises player option with Raptors, first piece of business in busy week

TORONTO - Seldom-used Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season on Monday.Johnson is slated to make just over US$3.8 million next season.The 24-year-ol...

Nov 16, 2020

Former CFL receiver Adarius Bowman pleased to see Canadians excelling in NCAA ranks

When Adarius Bowman first saw Ajou Ajou, he saw plenty of himself. The six-foot-three, 215-pound Ajou, of Brooks, Alta., is a budding star receiver with the fourth-ranked Clemson Tigers. But Ajou was ...

Nov 16, 2020

Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world's oldest soccer teams on Monday and plan to document their first foray into the sport in a fly-on-the-wall TV show. In a pinch-...

Nov 16, 2020

Financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack set up GoFundMe account to help players, staff

TORONTO - The financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack, a rugby league franchise without a home, have started a GoFundMe campaign to help players and staff who have not been paid since June 10. The trans...

Nov 16, 2020

Reverse Retro: NHL looks back for league's future with new jersey program

TORONTO - Dan Near and his team at Adidas saw the numbers and were brainstorming about how to proceed. The NHL had just released a survey on fans' favourite all-time jersey designs, and 22 of the top-...

Nov 16, 2020

Roethlisberger throws 4 TD passes, Claypool grabs a pair as Steelers rip Bengals

PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger apparently doesn't need to practice to carve up the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran Pittsburgh quarterback threw for a season-high 333 yards and four touchdowns despite...

Nov 15, 2020

Hockey Canada adds five new members to its board of directors, including three women

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has announced five new directors to its board of directors, including three women, to serve two-year terms. Andrea Skinner, Leanne Standryk, and Mary Anne Veroba were add...

Nov 15, 2020