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Former Tiger-Cats running back Dave Fleming dies at 76

HAMILTON — Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back and three time Grey Cup champion Dave Fleming has died. He was 76. The Tiger-Cats made the announcement on Thursday. A cause of death was not provided.

Apr 23, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Mississauga Food Bank says RJ Barrett donation will provide 200,000 meals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Mississauga Food Bank says a $100,000 donation made earlier this week by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will provide 200,000 meals as part of the community's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 23, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

Habs winger Brendan Gallagher: Bettman 'very motivated to play these games'

Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher thinks there will be hockey this summer. And that belief comes from what he knows about one of the men in charge.

Apr 23, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

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 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.

Apr 23, 2020 2:13 PM Read more >

92-year-old Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at home

LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has been hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home. The team says the 92-year-old fell Tuesday and was taken to the hospital for observation.

Apr 23, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

New trial sought in Saints star's death over split verdict

NEW ORLEANS — The man convicted of killing former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has asked for a new trial because the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that split verdicts are unconstitutional in state criminal cases.

Apr 23, 2020 10:13 AM Read more >

Forge FC signs Belgian youth international midfielder Paolo Sabak

HAMILTON — CPL champion Forge FC has signed Belgian youth international midfielder Paolo Sabak. The 21-year-old comes from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, making 30 appearances since joining the team in 2018. Sabak developed in KRC Genk's academy.

Apr 23, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

Duvernay-Tardif, Kansas City Chiefs agree to restructure player's contract

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a restructured deal for the Canadian offensive lineman. The move helps Kansas City secure more cap space heading into this week's NFL draft.

Apr 23, 2020 9:29 AM Read more >

Baseball Canada cancels 11 national championships due to COVID-19

OTTAWA — Baseball Canada has cancelled all its 2020 national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision announced Thursday affects 11 national tournaments, from the Baseball Canada Cup, originally scheduled for Aug.

Apr 23, 2020 9:17 AM Read more >

Expansion Ottawa Aces rugby league team plans Canadian tryouts in the fall

The Ottawa Aces want you. The fledgling transatlantic rugby league team is planning tryouts for elite Canadian athletes in the fall in Ottawa, pending any COVID-19 restrictions.

Apr 23, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >