CFLPA launches appeal against CFL for failing to provide access to full Kelly report
The CFL Players Association launched an appeal Friday night against the CFL for denying it access to the full independent report that resulted in the league suspending quarterback Chad Kelly for violating its gender-based violence policy. On Tuesday, the CFL suspended its 2023 outstanding player from playing in the Tor...
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Blue Jays' Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports at Rogers Centre
TORONTO - Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada's captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday before the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Minnesota Twins. His appearance was part o...
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Schauffele shoots 67, lead McIlroy, Day by four at Wells Fargo Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Xander Schauffele has been a mainstay near the top of the leaderboard most of the year. Now he's hoping to close the door. Schauffele shot a 4-under 67 on Friday after opening with a 64, leaving him at 11-under 131 and four shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day heading into the weekend at the...
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Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of tonight's Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. The Royal Canadian Air Force says the flyover will happen just after 7 p.m. tonight, before the puck drops at Rogers Arena. The...
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Korda shoots 66, keeps bid alive for sixth straight LPGA Tour win
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Nelly Korda has no intention of letting anyone run away with the Cognizant Founders Cup and end her bid to become the first player to win six straight LPGA Tour tournaments. Hear that Rose Zhang and Madelene Sagstrom. Faced with a 10-stroke deficit starting her second round Friday in the event that...
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Tickets still available as 'Messi Mania' visits CF Montreal; club expects a sellout
MONTREAL - Tickets are still available for "Messi Mania" in Montreal - if you're willing to pay up. Montreal hosts Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer action Saturday at Stade Saputo as the global icon makes his first professional trip to Canada. As of late Friday afternoon multiple sections ...
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Oilers star Leon Draisaitl questionable for Game 2 vs. Canucks
VANCOUVER - Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is questionable for Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The 28-year-old German forward appeared to be in pain late in Edmonton's dramatic 5-4 loss to the Canucks Wednesday. He didn't participate in practice on Thursday or in the Oilers' optional pre-game skate...
May 10, 2024
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Kylian Mbappé announces he's leaving Paris Saint-Germain
PARIS (AP) - Kylian Mbappé announced Friday on social media that he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain, an expected move for the French superstar who is expected to join Real Madrid. Mbappé said on X that he will play his final home game on Sunday against Toulouse. "I never thought it would be this diffi...
May 10, 2024
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CF Montreal prepares for 'Messi Mania' as Inter Miami visits Canada
MONTREAL - CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette says he's pinching himself knowing he might come face-to-face with Lionel Messi. Montreal hosts Messi's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer action Saturday at Stade Saputo as the global icon makes his first professional trip to Canada. The Argentine superstar - widely cons...
May 10, 2024
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Italian star Lorenzo Insigne set to return for Toronto FC for New York City FC visit
TORONTO - A victory over visiting New York City FC on Saturday and Toronto FC can match its entire points total of last season when it finished last in the league at 4-20-10. And that's with Toronto (6-4-1) having 22 matches remaining in the regular season after weekend play. There's more good news with word that Itali...
May 10, 2024
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