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GMs embrace 'unique' time in NHL history: 'We're excited we have an opportunity'

GMs embrace 'unique' time in NHL history: 'We're excited we have an opportunity'

Kyle Dubas has spent enough of his still-young career as an NHL executive worrying about the draft lottery.
England allows Floyd justice messages by players in games

England allows Floyd justice messages by players in games

English Premier League players will be able to show solidarity with the George Floyd justice campaign during games without the prospect of facing sanctions.
F1 will start with 2 races at the Austrian GP in July

F1 will start with 2 races at the Austrian GP in July

PARIS — Formula One will finally get underway with back-to-back races at the Austrian Grand Prix in July as part of an eight-race European swing.
Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey

Canadians seem OK with possibly being benched as playoff venue: survey

OTTAWA — It looks like hockey fans will be able to cheer on their favourite NHL team this summer but Canadians have issued a collective shrug about whether the Stanley Cup is hoisted on their home ice.
Raptors guard VanVleet says people 'fed up' with racism and discrimination

Raptors guard VanVleet says people 'fed up' with racism and discrimination

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet says people in the United States are reaching a boiling point after hundreds of years of racism.
Canadian para-snowboarder banned for four years for doping violation

Canadian para-snowboarder banned for four years for doping violation

OTTAWA — Canadian para-snowboarder Matt Hamilton has been banned from competition for four years because he tested positive for a prohibited substance. The 38-year-old from Vernon, B.C., underwent an out-of-competition test Jan.
Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine

Live horse racing set to officially return this weekend for Woodbine

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Monday that it will resume live horse racing this weekend. That means harness racing will resume Friday at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with thoroughbred racing beginning Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.
Floyd protest hits very close to home for Hall of Fame trainer Mar Casse

Floyd protest hits very close to home for Hall of Fame trainer Mar Casse

The protests in the United States against police brutality hit close to home for Mark Casse. On Saturday, pictures posted on Twitter showed a Louisville, Ky.
UFC boss says light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will determine his own future

UFC boss says light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones will determine his own future

UFC president Dana White says it's up to light-heavyweight champion Jon (Bones) Jones whether he wants to walk away from the sport. Jones, rated the top pound-for-pound fighter on the UFC roster, told his 2.
HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training

HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart happy to see players back training

Stephen Hart was back on the training field Monday with a smile on his face. "I can't tell you how happy I felt today," said the HFX Wanderers FC coach after his CPL side resumed training.
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