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Former CFL player Marsh passes on same message to son that he received

Former CFL player Marsh passes on same message to son that he received

Decades later, Dante Marsh finds himself following in his parents' footsteps. The former CFL star remembers the advice his parents gave him regarding the challenges an African American man faces growing up in the U.S.
A look back at big hits, bad calls as MLB eyes new draft era

A look back at big hits, bad calls as MLB eyes new draft era

NEW YORK — Baseball’s amateur draft is about to enter the next phase of its ongoing development — same as all those young prospects picked every year.
Müller the chef serves up title-winning assists for Bayern

Müller the chef serves up title-winning assists for Bayern

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Call them Road Runner and The Chef. Alphonso Davies and Thomas Müller have built an effective and affectionate partnership this season, and it's driving Bayern Munich toward a record-extending eighth straight German title.
'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings

'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings

The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification.
Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement

Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement

Prevented from doing his day job by the coronavirus outbreak, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is standing out during the pandemic through his passionate campaigning against racial injustice.
Shortened MLB draft could have big impact on Canadian baseball talent

Shortened MLB draft could have big impact on Canadian baseball talent

David Calabrese and Cooper Davis are heading into this year's MLB draft without expectations. The two Canadian players are still hoping to hear their names selected by professional teams, of course.
'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice

'I'm really proud': NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice

Don Fehr didn't attend to his college graduation.
Sato misses IndyCar season opener after crash practice

Sato misses IndyCar season opener after crash practice

FORT WORTH, Texas — Takuma Sato missed the delayed season-opening IndyCar race after his team wasn't able to get the car repaired in time for the green flag Saturday night after a crash in qualifying.
Thoroughbreds are finally off and running at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto

Thoroughbreds are finally off and running at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto

TORONTO — It certainly was worth the wait for Darryll P. Holland. The British-born jockey earned his first career win at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday as the 2020 thoroughbred campaign finally started minus spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'A huge moment for us': NHL exec. on players speaking out about social justice

'A huge moment for us': NHL exec. on players speaking out about social justice

Kim Davis lists off a range of emotions. They're the ones she's gone through since seeing the video of life slowly draining out of George Floyd's body as a white police officer buried a knee into the black man's neck for nearly nine minutes.