National Sports

NHL informs union it won't terminate labour deal

Citing what it called momentum from a sustained period of labour peace, the NHL said Friday it has informed the NHL Players' Association it will not use its option to terminate the existing collective bargaining agreement next year.

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Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell closes in on return to field

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell took another step towards returning to the football field with zip on his passes in Friday's practice.

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CFL commissioner Ambrosie feels league is close to resolving Alouettes situation

TORONTO — It remains the CFL's most contentious issue, but commissioner Randy Ambrosie feels the league is close to resolving the Montreal Alouettes' ownership situation.

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Men's wheelchair basketball team earns Paralympic berth with semifinal win in Lima

LIMA, Peru — Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a 62-42 semifinal win over Colombia on Friday at the 2019 Lima Parapan Am Games. Patrick Anderson, of Fergus, Ont.

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NHL opts not to re-open collective bargaining agreement with Players' Association

NEW YORK — The NHL has announced it will not exercise its option to re-open the current collective bargaining agreement early. The league had the right to re-open the CBA until Sunday.

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Canada qualifies two more boats for Tokyo at worlds, Todd and Fredrickson defend title

LINZ, Austria — Canada qualified two more boats for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday at the world rowing championships.

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United missing Rooney for match pivotal meeting with Impact on Montreal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact are heading into a pivotal Eastern-Conference match with one major factor on their side — they won't have to face Wayne Rooney.

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Montreal Alouettes agree to terms with veteran receiver Chris Matthews

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes agreed to terms with American receiver Chris Matthews on Friday. Matthews was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this week.

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NHLers keeping an eye on RFA stalemates with training camps approaching

Mark Giordano can't recall an off-season like this one.

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Honouring military important for Wolfpack coach who served in Royal Marines

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack celebrate their inaugural "Forces & Families Day" on Saturday at Lamport Stadium, honouring the military as they host Barrow Raiders in search of their 20th straight win.

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