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Nurse: This is a historic opportunity to make some lasting change.

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors may finally get a chance to resume their title defence if the NBA restarts late next month in Orlando. But coach Nick Nurse said since the d...

Jun 09, 2020

UFC confirms Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, home to the F1 Grand Prix

While some fans had expected something more like Gilligan's Island, the UFC confirmed Tuesday that its much-ballyhooed Fight Island is Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Yas Island, which occupies 25 square kilo...

Jun 09, 2020

Curling Canada names new head coaches for mixed doubles, wheelchair programs

OTTAWA - Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curlin...

Jun 09, 2020

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer makes basic purse of US$125,000 in UFC 250 loss

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer made a basic purse of US$125,000 for her loss by decision Saturday to featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes at UFC 250. Nunes, who also holds the UFC bantamwe...

Jun 08, 2020

U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider

TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the CFL have yet another issue to consider. U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall nati...

Jun 08, 2020

Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft

A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set to pick from a rather noteworthy position. Trimmed to just five rounds from the usual 40 in a cost-cutting move due to...

Jun 08, 2020

Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the month

TORONTO - Raptors Uprising point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey scored another first Monday when he was named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for May. Hailey is the first Raptors U...

Jun 08, 2020

Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis says George Floyd's death has changed and mobilized him

Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis applauds the anti-racism words and actions that have made headlines around the globe in the wake of the death of George Floyd. But he says more is needed - a...

Jun 08, 2020

Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf named CHL goaltender of the year

TORONTO - Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf has been named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The goalie for the Western Hockey League's Everett Silvertips led all CHL netmind...

Jun 08, 2020

CP NewsAlert: U Sports cancels Vanier Cup, other fall championships because of COVID-19

U Sports has cancelled six national championships including the Vanier Cup because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The varsity football championship was scheduled for Nov. 28 in a city yet to be a...

Jun 08, 2020