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49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to acquire seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday for a pair of draft picks. The Niners will send a fifth-round pick in ...

Apr 25, 2020

Wake Forest fires basketball coach Danny Manning

RALEIGH, N.C. - Wake Forest fired basketball coach Danny Manning after six seasons in which the Demon Deacons had a winning record only once. The school announced the decision Saturday. That came more...

Apr 25, 2020

Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Canadian receiver Chase Claypool in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. Claypool was the 17th player taken in the round, 49th overall. Claypool, ...

Apr 24, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps look to help financially troubled aquarium survive

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have joined forces with the Vancouver Aquarium to sell face masks with proceeds going to help keep the financially troubled aquarium afloat. The aquarium, a not-for...

Apr 24, 2020

NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving

CALGARY - Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season. There were 189 g...

Apr 24, 2020

Alouettes coach Khari Jones optimistic CFL will return this season

Khari Jones is optimistic that the 2020 CFL season can be salvaged in some form. He doesn't even want to think about the alternative. The Montreal Alouettes head coach spoke to reporters Friday via vi...

Apr 24, 2020

CFL, CFLPA at odds regarding potential suspension of operation this season

TORONTO - Brian Ramsay looked set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19...

Apr 24, 2020

Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser

Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...

Apr 24, 2020

World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton cancelled due to COVID-19

The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has ma...

Apr 24, 2020

Dutch soccer season over but no title for leader Ajax

AMSTERDAM - The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won't be declared the champion. The Eredivisie is the first top-tier European league to end its season pre...

Apr 24, 2020