Sports

Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade

Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump - Flutie's boss during his first professional football gig - is "doing a great job." Flutie, 57, spent eight seasons in the CFL...

Apr 17, 2020

Trudeau commits $500 million to arts, culture and sports sectors affected by COVID-19

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will provide $500 million in support to the arts, culture and sports sectors through Heritage Canada. The move comes as par...

Apr 17, 2020

Major League Soccer extends moratorium on matches to at least June 8

TORONTO - Major League Soccer has extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due to the global pandemic. The league initially announced a 30-day suspension of play on March 12 -...

Apr 17, 2020

Winnipeg Jets, Dustin Byfuglien mutually agree to terminate contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Dustin Byfuglien have agreed to a mutual contract termination, bringing an end to a strained relationship between the team and a former face of th...

Apr 17, 2020

Wolfpack get notice of pay cuts as rugby league tightens belt during pandemic

Toronto Wolfpack players and staff have been sent word outlining wage cuts due to the suspension of play during the global pandemic. CEO Bob Hunter confirmed the letters Friday, saying that all those ...

Apr 17, 2020

Flutie says Canada should be proud of Hubbard being Heisman Trophy finalist

Canadian Chuba Hubbard will have a tough act to follow this season. His own. The 20-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta., was the NCAA rushing leader last season, running for 1,936 yards and 2...

Apr 17, 2020

Flutie not surprised to see veteran NFL stars Brady, Brees still going strong

Doug Flutie isn't the least bit surprised to see star quarterbacks Tom Brady and Drew Brees still going strong. Brady, 42, signed a two-year, US$50-million deal with the Tampa Bay ...

Apr 17, 2020

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov announces retirement

MONTREAL - Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov won't be making a return to the NHL. The 41-year-old Markov announced his retirement from pro hockey on Thursday - a career that st...

Apr 16, 2020

Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits

AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...

Apr 16, 2020

Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says front office and players staying connected

Like many workplaces in the COVID-19 era, the Toronto Blue Jays have used regular Zoom video calls to stay connected during the pandemic. Manager Charlie Montoyo recently offered a chan...

Apr 16, 2020