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Subban donates US$50K to charity for George Floyd's daughter, says NHL matched

Subban donates US$50K to charity for George Floyd's daughter, says NHL matched

New Jersey Devils defenceman P.K. Subban says he's donated US$50,000 to a GoFundMe page set up for George Floyd's daughter, and that the NHL has matched the pledge.

TSN, Woodbine Entertainment Group partner on weekly horse-racing show

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment Group and TSN are partnering on a weekly horse-racing show. Racing Night Live will debut June 11, Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday.
Canadian Felicia Spencer ready to face UFC 'living legend' in Amanda Nunes

Canadian Felicia Spencer ready to face UFC 'living legend' in Amanda Nunes

Canadian featherweight Felicia (Feenom) Spencer is no stranger to fighting legends. Last July, she turned heads in going the distance in a loss — her first as a pro — to hard-hitting Cris Cyborg, a former UFC, Strikeforce and Invicta FC title-holder.
Canadian international Alphonso Davies credits family for positive outlook

Canadian international Alphonso Davies credits family for positive outlook

MUNICH — Canadian international Alphonso Davies says his family's trials have left their mark, but in a good way. The experiences taught the 19-year-old budding Bayern Munich star to make the best out of situations.

Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, has died. He was 85.

Canadian Ogbongbemiga contracts novel coronavirus while protesting

Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
MLS players skip training again but reports suggest a deal may be close

MLS players skip training again but reports suggest a deal may be close

For the second day in a row, players from Toronto FC, the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps skipped training as the MLS and its Players Association tried to iron out their differences in negotiating a return to action.
Als head coach Jones says he received death threats as CFL player in Winnipeg

Als head coach Jones says he received death threats as CFL player in Winnipeg

Khari Jones doesn't have to look far for a reminder that racism exists in Canada.

Former Canadian university defenceman Kodie Curran signs with Anaheim Ducks

CALGARY — Kodie Curran took an unorthodox route to an NHL contract. The former University of Calgary Dinos defenceman has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks. The contract is worth US$2 million, according to CapFriendly.com.
CPL's Atletico Ottawa, York 9 FC get green light to return to training

CPL's Atletico Ottawa, York 9 FC get green light to return to training

Atletico Ottawa and York 9 FC are the latest Canadian Premier League clubs to get the green light to resume training. The two teams will begin voluntary workouts on Wednesday.