Category Archives: Sports
Blue Jays OF says team may play in Pittsburgh or Baltimore
TORONTO - The Blue Jays' front office has told its players that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are possibilities for where the team will hold home games this year after Canada's government barred the c...
Jul 22, 2020
Former Edmonton players weigh in on CFL team dropping Eskimos name
Canadian Football Hall of Famer Hank Ilesic said he "absolutely" will continue to call himself a former Edmonton Eskimo even though the CFL franchise is retiring the longtime team name. Ilesic, w...
Jul 22, 2020
Canada Ravens to face England at Anfield at 2021 Rugby League World Cup
Canada's women will take on England at Anfield, the storied home of English Premier League champion Liverpool, at next year's Rugby League World Cup. The fifth-ranked Canada Ravens open the ...
Jul 21, 2020
Leafs captain Tavares says players getting 'comfortable with being uncomfortable'
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares says players are getting "comfortable with being uncomfortable" as Phase 4 of the NHL's return-to-play plan approaches. From being isolated in a hotel, to unfa...
Jul 21, 2020
Whitecaps move into 'Freddy Krueger' mode as they try to adjust body clocks
The Vancouver Whitecaps have moved into Freddy Krueger mode at the MLS is Back Tournament. After losing to Seattle on Sunday in a 10:30 p.m. ET start, the Whitecaps are changing their schedule ahead o...
Jul 21, 2020
Max Domi says delay in return to Canadiens necessary to feel comfortable
MONTREAL - Max Domi returned to the Montreal Canadiens when he was satisfied the risk to himself was manageable. The 25-year-old has both Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, which could be c...
Jul 21, 2020
There are injury risks in unprecedented NBA restart after four-month hiatus
If a high-performance athlete was a violin, Stuart Phillips says he or she would be a Stradivarius. Famous for their rich quality of sound, Stradivarius violins perf...
Jul 21, 2020
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The CFL squad made the move Tuesday, following a similar decision by the NFL's Washington team as pressure mounts on teams to eli...
Jul 21, 2020
CFL's Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The CFL squad makes the move following a similar decision by the NFL's Washington team as pressure mounts on teams to eliminate racist or stereo...
Jul 21, 2020
Sources: CFL players will have ability to opt out of shortened 2020 season
TORONTO - CFL players uncomfortable with participating in a shortened '20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the right to opt out without penalty. The CFL and CFL Player...
Jul 21, 2020
