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Ambrosie speaking to government committee after financial assistance request

OTTAWA — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will testify at a House of Commons standing committee on finance on Thursday.

May 6, 2020 3:22 PM Read more >

Woodbine mainstay Mark Casse entering National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.

May 6, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Ottawa Aces rugby league team hopes to have coach in place by end of month

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Aces have narrowed their search for a coach to three candidates, with team chairman Eric Perez saying he expects to name one before the end of the month.

May 6, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard named Cornish Award recipient

Chuba Hubbard wants his standout NCAA season to send a message south of the border. Not just for himself, or for other football players, but for all Canadians who want their talent to be recognized.

May 6, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Montagliani says CONCACAF World Cup qualifying will have to change due to pandemic

CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani says the global pandemic will result in a change in World Cup qualifying for the region that covers North and Central America and the Caribbean.

May 6, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >

Gatineau Olympics win QMJHL draft lottery, land three of first four picks

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — The Gatineau Olympiques will have the first two picks in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft on June 5 after winning the draft lottery on Wednesday. The Olympiques had 85.

May 6, 2020 12:51 PM Read more >

Young TFC winger spending time with new puppy and working on kitchen skills

Toronto FC winger Jacob Shaffelburg had just moved into his own place when the COVID-19 lockdown happened. After completing training camp, Shaffelburg and the MLS club remained in California for the Feb.

May 6, 2020 11:29 AM Read more >

German soccer's Bundesliga given OK to resume in May

BERLIN — The Bundesliga can resume playing this month, ending a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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BMO Field adds more cooking muscle to MLSE meals program during global pandemic

TORONTO — Having already turned Scotiabank Arena into a giant kitchen, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is adding BMO Field to the cooking mix.

May 6, 2020 4:00 AM Read more >

Toronto Mayor Tory says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return

Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League Baseball's Blue Jays and the NBA's Raptors about a return to action as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease.

May 5, 2020 7:49 PM Read more >