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Eskimos’ veteran offensive lineman Simeon Rottier announces his retirement
EDMONTON – Simeon Rottier has called it a career. The veteran offensive lineman signed a…
Bombers; GM Walters feels fortunate to have landed Kongbo in CFL draft
It was a somewhat tense start to the CFL draft for Kyle Walters. The Winnipeg…
Iconic Grey Cup trophy receives new base for just third time in its history
TORONTO – The Grey Cup has a new base. The CFL announced Friday the trophy…
Toronto Argonauts select offensive lineman Richards first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO – The shock of being the first player taken in the CFL Canadian college…
Laval’s Betts, UBC’s Van Ryk claim Canadian university sport awards
CALGARY – The University of British Columbia has produced yet another women’s volleyball star. Kiera…
Tator says there is direct hockey concussions-CTE link, disagrees with Bettman
TORONTO – Renowned concussion specialist Dr. Charles Tator says he disagrees with Gary Bettman’s statement…
Banning any head contact would mean end of all hits in NHL, Bettman says
OTTAWA – The commissioner of the National Hockey League hit back Wednesday at the notion…
Offensive lineman Zach Wilkinson looking forward to upcoming CFL draft
Zach Wilkinson’s life is going to change immensely this week. On Thursday, the towering Northern…
Toronto Argonauts poised to kick off 2019 CFL draft with first overall pick
TORONTO – It’s a career first that Jim Popp would rather not have. On Thursday…
BC Lions release defensive star Solomon Elimimian, waive nine others
VANCOUVER – Veteran linebacker Solomon Elimimian was released by the B.C. Lions on Tuesday night…
CFL, CFLPA have started discussing monetary items in collective bargaining
TORONTO – The CFL and its players have started talking money. The league and CFL…
Volleyball players lead female nominees for Canadian university sport awards
CALGARY – Volleyball talent was at the forefront in women’s U Sports this season. Three…
Canadian Premier League opener delivers entertainment in Hamilton
HAMILTON – York 9 FC’s Ryan Telfer, on loan from Toronto FC, goes into the…
Laval star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts looking ahead to NFL draft
Mathieu Betts is about to learn where his pro football career will begin. The NFL…
CFL players give bargaining unit strong strike mandate with resumption of talks
TORONTO – CFL players have given their bargaining unit a strong endorsement heading into the…
A look at the seven Canadian Premier League franchises
TORONTO – A look at the seven Canadian Premier League clubs: Pacific FC (Langford, B.C.)…
New era of Canadian soccer kicks off with the Canadian Premier League
Allan Gorman and his fellow Forge FC supporters have spent hours painting a 15-by-12-metre banner…
Ambrosie remains confident CFL, CFLPA can reach agreement in time
TORONTO – The clock is ticking, but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains confident the league…
B.C. Lions equipment manager Ken Kasuya remembered as ‘treasured friend’
VANCOUVER – Longtime B.C. Lions equipment manager Ken (Kato) Kasuya is being remembered as a…
Stalwart receivers Greer, Fernandez top ’19 Canadian Football Hall of Fame class
TORONTO – It’s taken more than 30 years, but Terry Greer and Condredge Holloway are…
Labour uncertainty boosting rookie camp costs for CFL general managers
TORONTO – Contract talks between the CFL Players’ Association and CFL are costing players plenty…
CFL, CFL Players Association to resume collective bargaining talks next week
TORONTO – Contract talks between the CFL and its players are back on again. Both…
2019 CFL Canadian college draft will include a pair of territorial selections
TORONTO – The 2019 CFL draft will include two territorial picks. The two teams with…
Veteran CFL official Dave Hawkshaw receiving officiating position with NFL
TORONTO – Being versatile has served Canadian Dave Hawkshaw well. On Thursday, the NFL announced…