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Former Lions player Dante Marsh says Canada, CFL were good to him
Canada and the CFL were good to Dante Marsh. The five-foot-10, 190-pound cornerback spent 11…
Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed
Professional sports leagues in North America are getting deeper into conversations about when and how…
Hulking lineman Derek Dennis has experienced racism while playing in Canada
At six foot three and 345 pounds, Derek Dennis is an imposing figure. But he’s…
Trump decries ‘lowlifes’ and racism in Canada; In The News for June 3
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Als head coach Jones says he received death threats as CFL player in Winnipeg
Khari Jones doesn’t have to look far for a reminder that racism exists in Canada.…
Canadiens part ways with two communications team members due to COVID-19
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have parted ways with two veteran members of their communications…
Raptors’ Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided in…
Ambrosie says CFL not interested in partnership with The Spring League
TORONTO – Randy Ambrosie wanted to set the record straight Friday. The CFL commissioner said…
CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks The Spring League CEO for partnership proposal
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has asked an American developmental football league for a formal proposal…
CFL informs member clubs its allowing limited access to team facilities
TORONTO – The CFL is allowing its teams to reopen their fitness facilities during the…
Commissioner Ambrosie not counting on specific funding from federal government
TORONTO – Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking…
Lions rookie linebacker Williams patiently waiting for 2020 CFL season
Jordan Williams isn’t allowing the COVID-19 pandemic to dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro…
All-time Argos selection Marv Luster passes away at the age of 82
Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a…
The Spring League in U.S. interested in forming partnership with CFL
TORONTO – An American developmental football league wants to help CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie out.…
Hamilton Ticats defensive back Delvin Breaux undergoes thumb surgery
Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Delvin Breaux had surgery on his right thumb Thursday. A club official…
Ramsay says CFLPA’s focus is exhausting all options for safe 2020 CFL campaign
TORONTO – Executive director Brian Ramsay says the CFL Players’ Association is focused on exhausting…
Marcel Bellefeuille returns to University of Ottawa as head football coach
OTTAWA – Marcel Bellefeuille is back as the University of Ottawa’s head football coach. The…
Masks dangerous for some and uncertain future for Italy’s eateries; In The News for May 21
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie lays out best-case scenario for 2020 season
TORONTO – Commissioner Randy Ambrosie gave the CFL some much-needed breathing room Wednesday. Ambrosie told…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19
Arjay Shelley is keeping fit and strong by pushing his mom’s black Subaru SUV around…
Ontario government not looking to provide financial bailout for the CFL
TORONTO – If CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is expecting financial assistance from the Ontario government,…
U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA – An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are…
Liberal MP Bratina suggests CFL take different approach with federal government
TORONTO – An MP with a long history with the CFL is hoping the league…