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Maritime CFL expansion proposes Halifax-area stadium at Shannon Park

Maritime CFL expansion proposes Halifax-area stadium at Shannon Park

HALIFAX — The company hoping to bring a CFL team to Halifax has proposed Shannon Park, along the east side of the city's harbour, as the site for a 24,000-seat stadium. The proposal from Maritime Football Ltd.
Atlanta looks to finish off record MLS regular-season run with win in Toronto

Atlanta looks to finish off record MLS regular-season run with win in Toronto

TORONTO — Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day for beleaguered Toronto FC supporters. But the regular-season finale is more a changing of the guard as league-leading Atlanta United comes to town.
IndyCar driver Wickens reveals crash left him a paraplegic

IndyCar driver Wickens reveals crash left him a paraplegic

IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is paralyzed from the waist down from injuries suffered in an August crash at Pocono Raceway.
Experts say parents are first line of defence in preventing sexual abuse in sports

Experts say parents are first line of defence in preventing sexual abuse in sports

Sara Austin says parents enrolling their children in athletic programs this fall can take an important step to help prevent sexual abuse. Just talk.
Move up to light-heavyweight working in and outside the cage for Anthony Smith

Move up to light-heavyweight working in and outside the cage for Anthony Smith

Life has changed for the better for UFC contender Anthony (Lionheart) Smith since moving up a weight class to light-heavyweight earlier this year.
Evan Dunfee race walks 25K for 25 days to raise money for KidSport BC

Evan Dunfee race walks 25K for 25 days to raise money for KidSport BC

Evan Dunfee can't imagine his life without race walking. So the 28-year-old from Richmond, B.C., has spent the past 25 days walking in hopes to help other kids realize the transformative power of sport.
Olympic skating medallist Rochette realizing dream of becoming a doctor

Olympic skating medallist Rochette realizing dream of becoming a doctor

LAVAL, Que. — Joannie Rochette has swapped her glamorous sequined costumes and skates for scrubs and comfortable shoes. The long hours she once trained on the ice, she now spends in an operating room.
Lazarus N, McWicked to continue their rivalry in Breeders Crown open pace

Lazarus N, McWicked to continue their rivalry in Breeders Crown open pace

Bragging rights and a Breeders Crown title will be on the line Saturday night when Lazarus N and McWicked resume their season-long rivalry.
B.C. Lions visit to Saskatchewan Roughriders a 'playoff dress rehearsal': coach

B.C. Lions visit to Saskatchewan Roughriders a 'playoff dress rehearsal': coach

SURREY, B.C. — B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono knows his club will be heading into a "tough environment" when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders this weekend. "You're on the road.
Playing for Vancouver Whitecaps has been 'a dream come true': Alphonso Davies

Playing for Vancouver Whitecaps has been 'a dream come true': Alphonso Davies

VANCOUVER — Alphonso Davies' teenage years have been anything but normal.