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Israel Idonije feels youngster Onyemata will blaze different path into the NFL
Israel Idonije and David Onyemata share the same homeland, and both found football after arriving…
First bout with Chuvalo still brings a sparkle to former champion Ali’s eye
TORONTO – Muhammad Ali has good and bad days in his battle with Parkinson’s disease…
Offensive lineman Jon Gott signs contract extension with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA – Offensive lineman Jon Gott signed a two-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks…
Bombers GM says starter Drew Willy has recovered from last year’s knee injury
Kyle Walters has no doubts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have their offensive leader back…
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian running back Matt Walter to deal
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian running back Matt Walter on Thursday. The five-foot-10,…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran American players Turner and Denmark
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran American players Bryant Turner and Clarence Denmark…
Toronto-born receiver Tevaun Smith shines at Iowa Hawkeyes pro day
Vince Magri knew Tevaun Smith was quick, he just didn’t realize the Iowa Hawkeyes receiver…
Simon Fraser linebacker Jordan Herdman a master of time management
Jordan Herdman has become a master of time management. The six-foot-two, 231-pound Simon Fraser middle…
Former CFLer Arland Bruce to appeal dismissal of concussion suit, says lawyer
Arland Bruce’s concussion lawsuit against the CFL is “far, far, far from over,” the former…
Judge tosses former CFL player’s concussion lawsuit from B.C. court
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia judge has tossed out a lawsuit by a former Canadian…
Western defensive lineman Butcher puts on dominant performance at CFL combine
TORONTO – Rupert Butcher stole the spotlight at the CFL combine Sunday. The six-foot-five, 327-pound…
Prospect Josiah St. John using his brain to impress at CFL combine
TORONTO – Josiah St. John is using his brain, not brawn, to impress at the…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats promote Eric Tillman to general manager’s position
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats promoted Eric Tillman to general manager Friday. Tillman joined the…
Junior player Brennan Van Nistelrooy gets second change at combine
TORONTO – Brennan van Nistelrooy is getting a rare second chance to impress. The six-foot,…
CFL rules committee recommending addition of another video official
TORONTO – The CFL’s rules committee is recommending the addition of another video official this…
David Onyemata poised to stage historic pro day at University of Manitoba
David Onyemata will be conspicuous by his absence at the CFL’s national combine. That’s because…
Maple Leafs to host Red Wings in outdoor game for NHL’s first Centennial Classic
TORONTO – The first-ever NHL Centennial Classic is coming to Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs…
Veteran kicker McCallum signs one-day contract and retires as a B.C. Lion
VANCOUVER – Veteran CFL kicker Paul McCallum signed a one-day contract with the B.C. Lions…
Winnipeg Jets to host Edmonton Oilers in ’16 NHL Heritage Classic game Oct. 23
WINNIPEG – Manitoba hockey fans will get to watch legend Wayne Gretzky and rising star…
A winner in the MLS off-season, Toronto FC has to deliver on the field
TORONTO – A winner in the off-season, Toronto FC now has to produce on the…
Canadian Trent Corney enjoying process of preparing for NFL draft
He’s a social media star because of his ridiculous athletic feats but Canadian Trent Corney…
Head coach/GM Wally Buono signs contract extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed head coach/GM Wally Buono to a contract extension to…
McMorris confident he’ll return stronger and better following surgery
Snowboarder Mark McMorris knew immediately his season was over. The 22-year-old Regina native continues to…
Ayotte: CFL’s move to make league entry tough for doping offenders “a start”
TORONTO – Christiane Ayotte calls the CFL’s new stance on doping offenders entering its ranks…