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B.C. Lions release veteran fullback Lumbala after 11 seasons with club

B.C. Lions release veteran fullback Lumbala after 11 seasons with club

The B.C. Lions released veteran Canadian fullback Rolly Lumbala on Friday, two days before the CFL team opened its training camp. Lumbala served on the CFL Players' Association's bargaining committee this off-season.
Toronto hoping for Altidore return -- and looking ahead to next transfer window

Toronto hoping for Altidore return -- and looking ahead to next transfer window

Toronto FC ends a stretch of five games in 15 days Saturday when it faces Real Salt Lake City at Rio Tinto Stadium with the hope that key forward Jozy Altidore could see some action. The U.S.
Americas Nines Tournament looks to showcase offshoot of rugby league

Americas Nines Tournament looks to showcase offshoot of rugby league

TORONTO — Lamport Stadium has become a haven for both rugby league and union in Toronto of late, hosting both the Wolfpack and Arrows.
Dickson eager to erase pain of Calgary Roughnecks' NLL final loss in 2014

Dickson eager to erase pain of Calgary Roughnecks' NLL final loss in 2014

The Calgary Roughnecks' disappointing loss in the 2014 National Lacrosse League championship still haunts Curtis Dickson.
Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema joins Paris Saint-Germain blazes soccer trail

Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema joins Paris Saint-Germain blazes soccer trail

TORONTO — Just turned 18, forward Jordyn Huitema is already a soccer trail-blazer. She was 15 when she made her Canadian senior debut on March 2017 and already has six goals in 19 appearances for Canada.
Canada women ready for farewell bow against Mexico before World Cup departure

Canada women ready for farewell bow against Mexico before World Cup departure

TORONTO — The Canadian women's soccer team takes a farewell bow at Toronto's BMO Field on Saturday, hopefully with a win over Mexico, before leaving Sunday for Europe and the World Cup. Expectations are high.
Five intriguing scenarios to keep your eyes on as CFL training camps open

Five intriguing scenarios to keep your eyes on as CFL training camps open

TORONTO — With the CFL and CFL Players' Association having a tentative collective bargaining agreement in place, veterans will report Sunday for the start of training camps. The expectation is the new deal will be ratified sometime next week.
The hardest choice of this long weekend: Raptors or 'Game of Thrones'?

The hardest choice of this long weekend: Raptors or 'Game of Thrones'?

TORONTO — As a "Game of Thrones" fanatic who is also a devoted Toronto Raptors fan, Oriana Di Nucci finds herself weighing the pros and cons of what to watch this Sunday when the fantasy saga concludes at the same time her beloved team hosts its firs
Calgary man playing major role in Maria Sharapova's rehab

Calgary man playing major role in Maria Sharapova's rehab

After withdrawing from the French Open, injured Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova will rely on a Canadian to get her back on track.
Five skaters using Memorial Cup to influence upcoming NHL Draft

Five skaters using Memorial Cup to influence upcoming NHL Draft

HALIFAX — The majority of draft-eligible skaters in the Canadian Hockey League have run out of time to showcase their skills ahead of this summer's NHL draft with playoffs finished and three league champions crowned.
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