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New training regimen has Bombers' Oliveira prepared for 2025 CFL season

WINNIPEG - If it's good for Navy SEALs, it's good for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back added a new element to his off-season training that's used by the elite U.S. special o...

May 13, 2025

Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

EDMONTON - For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre." No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the Univers...

May 13, 2025

Crosby flashes superstar skill, Horvat scores twice as Canada beats France 5-0

STOCKHOLM - Sidney Crosby showed off some superstar skill and scored his first goal of the world hockey championship as Canada beat France 5-0 Tuesday. Crosby put Canada up 3-0 on a power play late in...

May 13, 2025

Maple Leafs, Panthers set for pivotal Game 5 in roller-coaster series tied 2-2

TORONTO - Craig Berube barked orders from the centre circle. The Maple Leafs head coach watched intently as his team practised its breakouts and power play - two of the reasons Toronto's 2-0 lead in i...

May 13, 2025

Veteran linebacker McManis will anchor new-look Toronto Argonauts defence in 2025

GUELPH - Wynton McManis finds himself in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings as he returns for a fourth season with the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran middle linebacker will anchor a new-look Argos defen...

May 13, 2025

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished...

May 13, 2025

One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men

One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old Americ...

May 13, 2025

Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen

TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...

May 13, 2025

Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5

EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...

May 13, 2025

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener

VANCOUVER - Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will p...

May 13, 2025