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Stampeders defensive co-ordinator Monson dealing with delay to CFL season

Brent Monson should be preparing for the start of the 2020 CFL regular season. Instead, the Calgary Stampeders sophomore defensive co-ordinator is trying to plan for a season that might not happen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 10, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

Canada's Adam Hadwin ready for new socially distant normal at Colonial

Adam Hadwin feels like it's been back to normal on the PGA Tour, albeit a little less social when walking around Colonial Country Club this week. Hadwin, from Abbotsford, B.C.

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Stacey Allaster US Open's 1st female tournament director

NEW YORK — Canadian Stacey Allaster is the U.S. Open’s new tournament director, the first woman to hold that job at the American Grand Slam tennis tournament. Allaster, born in Windsor, Ont., and raised in Welland, Ont.

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Canadian tennis star Auger-Aliassime pulls out of UTS with ankle injury

Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime has pulled out of the upcoming Ultimate Tennis Showdown after twisting an ankle during training on Tuesday. The UTS announced Auger-Aliassime's withdrawal Wednesday on its Twitter feed.

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Oceanic's Lafreniere named CHL player of the year for second straight season

TORONTO — Alexis Lafreniere of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Oceanic has been named the Canadian Hockey League player of the year for the 2019-20 season.

Jun 10, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

Brothers Jerry and Jake Knapp make their mark with unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC really is a family affair this season with brothers Jerry and Jake Knapp adding to the low-maintenance, low-ego feel of the unbeaten NBA 2K League team.

Jun 10, 2020 10:16 AM Read more >

EA Sports NHL gamers detail racist experiences online, call for more efforts

MONTREAL — Fans of a prominent hockey video game series are calling for more action to be taken against players who use the platform to engage in racist behaviour. EA Sports NHL, the team behind the popular series developed in Burnaby, B.C.

Jun 10, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >

Canadian women to train in Leeds during 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England

The Canada Ravens will be based out of Leeds at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England. Tournament organizers announced the team training bases on Wednesday, which marked 500 days before the start of the tournament.

Jun 10, 2020 3:15 AM Read more >

NASCAR set to allow fans back in Florida, Alabama

NASCAR is ready to reopen to fans. One of the few sports to run in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, NASCAR is now the largest to allow fans to return as more states relax their business shutdowns.

Jun 9, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Sens' Ryan, Habs' Weber, Oilers' McDavid among Masterton nominees

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan, Montreal Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid are among the nominees for the 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy.

Jun 9, 2020 2:52 PM Read more >