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Paul Beirne to step down as CPL president at conclusion of debut season

Paul Beirne to step down as CPL president at conclusion of debut season

TORONTO — Paul Beirne is stepping down as president of the Canadian Premier League at the end of the season. The league said Beirne will be leaving in November "to pursue a club opportunity." It did not elaborate.
Toronto a launching pad for Dream Gap Tour women's hockey games

Toronto a launching pad for Dream Gap Tour women's hockey games

Marie-Philip Poulin dreams of a day when hockey is a career option for young girls. The Canadian forward is among the women giving the Dream Gap Tour its star power.
'Hard-headed' Mike Reilly becomes CFL's last quarterback standing

'Hard-headed' Mike Reilly becomes CFL's last quarterback standing

SURREY, B.C. — Amid a disappointing season for the B.C. Lions, Mike Reilly is accomplishing a feat unrivalled by his colleagues across the league — he's staying healthy.
Swimmer Rivard weighs in on five-medal haul and overcoming breathing issue

Swimmer Rivard weighs in on five-medal haul and overcoming breathing issue

A five-medal haul from the recent world para swimming championships left Canada's Aurelie Rivard with mixed emotions. Winning two gold, one silver and two bronze at the London Aquatics Centre padded her career total to 14 world medals.
Logan Kilgore gets start at QB for Edmonton Eskimos with Trevor Harris hurt

Logan Kilgore gets start at QB for Edmonton Eskimos with Trevor Harris hurt

EDMONTON — In just his second regular-season game at quarterback in almost three years, Logan Kilgore will start for a desperate Edmonton Eskimos team against the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.
Five things to watch in the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season

Five things to watch in the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season

There was plenty of change across the Western Hockey League in the summer, whether it was a coach returning to where he had the most success, or an entire organization switching cities.
Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson elevates game for Argos

Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson elevates game for Argos

TORONTO — It seems as McLeod Bethel-Thompson goes, so go the Toronto Argonauts. After starting the season 0-6, Toronto has gone 2-3 in its last five games.
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers hopes studying his own game pays off

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers hopes studying his own game pays off

Late at night this summer, after Nikolaj Ehlers had already skated, worked out, golfed and spent time with friends and family, he'd turn on his iPad. The winger for the Winnipeg Jets wasn't binging the latest Netflix series or cruising social media.
Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson elevates game for Argos

Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson elevates game for Argos

TORONTO — It seems as McLeod Bethel-Thompson goes, so go the Toronto Argonauts. After starting the season 0-6, Toronto has gone 2-3 in its last five games.
Kaillie Humphries participates in USA bobsled push trials in unofficial role

Kaillie Humphries participates in USA bobsled push trials in unofficial role

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Kaillie Humphries competed as a guest in USA Bobsled's push trials Thursday while the two-time Olympic gold medallist from Calgary awaits permission to compete for the Americans.