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'I really found a family in this team:' Tough season cements bond for Montreal Impact

The pain of watching a season-ending goal careen into his net hasn't yet dulled for Montreal Impact goalkeeper Clement Diop.

Nov 24, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet says contract negotiations were "easy"

Fred VanVleet did a pre-draft workout for one particular NBA team, who didn't know who he was when he showed up. He shot alone on a side basket with no coaches rebounding the ball. Nobody gave him a ride back to the airport.

Nov 24, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Twins Chase, Sydney Brown continuing to live their football dream at Illinois

Chase and Sydney Brown are again living their football dream. Growing up, the identical twins from London, Ont., often dreamt about playing U.S. college football together.

Nov 24, 2020 12:20 PM Read more >

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

RED DEER, Alta. — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players at its national junior selection camp have tested positive for COVID-19.

Nov 24, 2020 9:46 AM Read more >

Winning prize of $495,900 for EE Football Club's Joey Moss 50/50 draw claimed

EDMONTON — The winning ticket for a record-breaking 50/50 raffle held by the CFL's EE Football Team has been claimed.

Nov 23, 2020 5:13 PM Read more >

Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal

TORONTO — On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility toward their ambitious 2021 off-season goals.

Nov 23, 2020 3:42 PM Read more >

Toronto FC, Black Players for Change team up to help kids access sports

TORONTO — For Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, diversity is part of what makes the city so special.

Nov 23, 2020 3:35 PM Read more >

Former national team player Jevohn Shepherd joins CEBL's BlackJacks as GM

Former Canadian national team player Jevohn Shepherd was named general manager of the CEBL's Ottawa BlackJacks on Monday.

Nov 23, 2020 2:53 PM Read more >

A steady if unspectacular season comes to a close for Canada's Auger-Aliassime

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime started the year at No. 21 in the world rankings and finished the season in the same position.

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Owners of horse disqualified as winner of 2017 Canadian Derby lose appeal

EDMONTON — The owners of a horse that was disqualified after initially winning the Canadian Derby more than three years ago have lost a bid to reclaim the title.

Nov 23, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >