Sports

Canadian Premier League still on course, looks to engage fans during hiatus

TORONTO - While his teams have been sidelined by COVID-19, Canadian Premier League commissioner David Clanachan believes they can still make a difference. CPL players and clubs have been rea...

Apr 06, 2020

Ryan Reynolds sweetens Hayley Wickenheiser's ask for medical supplies

TORONTO - Hayley Wickenheiser's call for medical supplies for front-line health care workers got an assist from actor Ryan Reynolds. Wickenheiser is in medical school after retiring from a d...

Apr 06, 2020

NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups

With NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about post-season possibilities - including by coaches around the league. They're preparing for what a resumption of the season t...

Apr 06, 2020

British Open cancelled until '21 as golf schedule reworked

The British Open will not be played this year for the first time since 1945, with the R&A choosing to play golf's oldest championship next year at Royal St. George's and move the 150th Open at St....

Apr 06, 2020

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Kobe Bryant's resume has yet another entry to prove his greatness: He's now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he's got plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that may be as glitzy as any. Brya...

Apr 04, 2020

Harper, Matz latest MLBers to contribute to virus relief

NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts. Harper and his wife, Kay...

Apr 03, 2020

Wickens hopes iRace will be 1st step back on IndyCar journey

INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams. When his Formula One hopes fizzled, Wickens worked his way back through the ranks to compete in the IndyCar Series. When doctors told him he ...

Apr 03, 2020

Sens offer use of CTC, other facilities to Ontario government amid pandemic

The Ottawa Senators have offered use of the Canadian Tire Centre, the building's nine adjacent parking lots, and three other community arenas affiliated with the team to the Ontari...

Apr 03, 2020

CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association to adopt the role of educators. As the threat of a shortened '20 CFL season increases daily because o...

Apr 03, 2020

Raptors president Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by deputy at NBA Finals

TORONTO - Raptors president Masai Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by a sheriff's deputy before a shoving altercation between the two men at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA Finals. In...

Apr 03, 2020