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Rugby Canada unveils return to play road map but provinces will have final say

Rugby Canada has lifted its country-wide suspension of sanctioned rugby activities, but says there is more to do before the game resumes. Ultimately what can be done on a rugby field and when will be ...

Jun 19, 2020

McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'

TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...

Jun 19, 2020

De Grasse will get a taste of racing with no fans next month in Florida

TORONTO - The Olympic stadium buzzes as the finalists in the 100 metres take their places behind their blocks. The crowd goes dead silent as the starter says: "On your mark," then the deafen...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian Corey Conners just one off lead at RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners was one stroke off the lead after firing an 8-under-par 63 in the second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., sat tied for seco...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian international Alphonso Davies voted Bundesliga rookie of the year

Canadian international Alphonso Davies' remarkable season continued Friday when he was voted Bundesliga rookie of the year. The 19-year-old Bayern Munich fullback beat out Jonjoe Kenny (Schalke),...

Jun 19, 2020

Phillies: 5 players test positive for virus at Florida camp

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies say five players have tested positive for COVID-19 this week at the team's spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida. The team also said Friday that three...

Jun 19, 2020

Former NFL-CFL player Vaughn Martin looking to help during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - Life after football has been anything but dull for Vaughn Martin. After finishing his pro career in 2016 with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, Martin entered the business world, co-foundin...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian international Lindsay Agnew signs with North Carolina Courage

CARY, N.C. - Canadian international Lindsay Agnew, who played for Sydney FC in Australia's W-League Grand Final in March, has signed a one-year contract plus an option with the defending NWSL cha...

Jun 19, 2020

NCAA: No championships in states with confederate symbol

The NCAA is expanding its policy banning states with prominent Confederate symbols from hosting its championship events. The current ban, in place since 2001, prevents states from hosting what the NCA...

Jun 19, 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow heads up newly formed Black Players Coalition of MLS

Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow is heading up the newly formed Black Players Coalition of MLS, aimed at addressing racial inequality in the league and positively impacting Black communities across C...

Jun 19, 2020