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Former players Arthur, Bucknor among participants in Diversity in Football Program

Former players Arthur, Bucknor among participants in Diversity in Football Program

TORONTO — Former CFL players Jabari Arthur and Matt Bucknor will be among nine participants in the league's Diversity in Football Program.
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk fined $5K for cross-checking

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk fined $5K for cross-checking

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk was fined $5,000 on Wednesday for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson.
Sophomore receiver Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to excel in 2023 with Alouettes

Sophomore receiver Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to excel in 2023 with Alouettes

Once again, Tyson Philpot will play football minus a brother. The Montreal Alouettes receiver spent his rookie campaign without his twin brother, Jalen, a receiver with the Calgary Stampeders. The two played together at the University of Calgary.
Canada's Wickenheiser, Virtue, Hughes among 42 former Olympians banned from Russia

Canada's Wickenheiser, Virtue, Hughes among 42 former Olympians banned from Russia

Hayley Wickenheiser, Tessa Virtue and Clara Hughes are among dozens of former Canadian Olympians banned from entering Russia for signing a statement encouraging the removal of Russian athletes from next year's Paris Olympics amid the country's invasi
Forge FC executive Costa Smyrniotis joins Canadian Premier League front office

Forge FC executive Costa Smyrniotis joins Canadian Premier League front office

TORONTO — Costa Smyrniotis, who helped build Forge FC into a championship franchise, is joining the Canadian Premier League as executive vice-president, soccer.
With NHL in the midst of an offensive surge, defending comes at a premium in 2023

With NHL in the midst of an offensive surge, defending comes at a premium in 2023

Martin St. Louis recalls having to pay a much higher price. Rod Brind'Amour vividly remembers the punishment he endured getting to the front of the net throughout his NHL career.
Canadian fighter has modest shopping list after winning million-dollar PFL purse

Canadian fighter has modest shopping list after winning million-dollar PFL purse

Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier didn't go crazy with the US$1-million cheque he won with the Professional Fighters League lightweight title in November.
Win or go home: Toronto Raptors host Chicago Bulls in NBA play-in tournament

Win or go home: Toronto Raptors host Chicago Bulls in NBA play-in tournament

TORONTO — Win, or go home — that's what the Toronto Raptors are up against. The No. 9 seed Raptors (41-41) host the No. 10 Chicago Bulls (40-42) in the NBA's Eastern Conference play-in game on Wednesday.
Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play

Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play

LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Whitecaps came in with a united, optimistic front for their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match.
Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1

Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers want to be playing good hockey — their best brand of hockey — going into the post-season.
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