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Multiple Grey Cup champion linebacker Mark Kosmos passes away at the age of 75

OTTAWA - Former linebacker Mark Kosmos, who won four Grey Cup titles with three separate teams over eight CFL seasons, has died. He was 75.An obiturary published in the Ottawa Citizen said he Kosmos d...

Nov 13, 2020

Deputy chief of public health says challenges remain for Raptors to play at home

Canada's deputy chief of public health says the Toronto Raptors have presented a good plan to play at home this coming NBA season, but concerns remain over enforcing strict health protocols and travel...

Nov 13, 2020

Canadian receiver Mardner stepping up as big-play threat for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

FBC-Canadian-College-Gameday Add Nick Mardner's name to the growing list of big-play Canadian receivers in the NCAA. The six-foot-six, 190-pound redshirt sophomore from Mississauga, Ont., had six catc...

Nov 13, 2020

Toronto-raised star Malin Akerman on the sisterhood in 'Chick Fight' and her own life

TORONTO - Like her character in her new film "Chick Fight," Toronto-raised actress Malin Akerman says she's faced a few struggles in her career. But also like protagonist Anna, who turns her life arou...

Nov 13, 2020

Zverev denies domestic abuse allegations: 'Not who I am'

LONDON - German tennis player Alexander Zverev gave a more detailed denial of domestic abuse allegations made by a former girlfriend, saying Friday "that's not who I am." Olga Sharypova said last mont...

Nov 13, 2020

Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM

MIAMI - Kim Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins. Ng is believed to be the first female gen...

Nov 13, 2020

Snow, cold and COVID-19 precautions usher in early ski season in Western Canada

CALGARY - Western Canadians tired of isolating at home are filling the slopes at mountain ski resorts that are opening earlier than usual as worries rise about surging cases of COVID-19. Two Banff Nat...

Nov 13, 2020

Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

NEW YORK - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed "please don't take me." Chica...

Nov 12, 2020

Jays GM Atkins says he has "been close" on a deal, sees opportunity in market

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had just started a media conference call on Thursday when a call came in on his mobile phone. Some 15 minutes later, it was his iPad that started ringing. I...

Nov 12, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps feel stronger, closer to playoffs after tough season

VANCOUVER - Russell Teibert knows there are people that counted the Vancouver Whitecaps out this season. It was a tough year for the club, a choppy campaign repeatedly interrupted by COVID-19, and var...

Nov 12, 2020