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CFL players finding different ways to deal with down time created by global pandemic

The lack of a 202 CFL season hasn't improved Bo Levi Mitchell's golf game or his prowess around the house, but it's allowed Cody Fajardo to work on his dance moves and Simoni Lawrence to bond more with his dog.

Nov 20, 2020 1:29 PM Read more >

Senators sign second-round pick Egor Sokolov to entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Egor Sokolov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Ottawa selected Sokolov in the second round, 61st overall, at the 2020 NHL draft.

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Ticats linebacker Lawrence says most CFL quarterbacks are quiet on the field

Bo Levi Mitchell has a future in the media once his career is over.

Nov 20, 2020 12:49 PM Read more >

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions the Canadian government has put in place stemming from the pandemic.

Nov 20, 2020 12:28 PM Read more >

Canadian running back Chase Brown is coming off career-best performance at Illinois

Canadian Chase Brown has a tough act to follow Saturday when the Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. His own. The five-foot-11, 195-pound junior running back from London, Ont.

Nov 20, 2020 10:36 AM Read more >

Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo named to MLS Best XI for second straight year

Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo has been named to Major League Soccer's Best XI for the second straight year.

Nov 20, 2020 10:27 AM Read more >

Canadian Football League plans to restart play in 2021 with Grey Cup rematch

TORONTO — The CFL is planning to kick off a return to the field in 2021 with a rematch of its last Grey Cup contest. The league released a 2021 schedule Friday. It didn't play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 20, 2020 10:23 AM Read more >

New senior assistant coach Rob Howley joins Canada rugby team on Vancouver Island

Newly appointed senior assistant coach Rob Howley has joined the Canadian men's rugby team on Vancouver Island.

Nov 20, 2020 8:57 AM Read more >

Stalwarts Mitchell, Bowman and Elimimian among players named to CFL all-decade squad

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has done something few CFL defences have since 2014 -- ground Bo Levi Mitchell. The Calgary Stampeders star was named the quarterback of the CFL's all-decade team (2010-19) on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2020 5:21 PM Read more >

Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club

CALGARY — Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt is frustrated he's had to close his Calgary gymnastics club to curb COVID-19 while other group activities are allowed to continue.

Nov 19, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >