Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open
Russell Starr's parents didn't see much future in their son's video gaming, even when he told them he was making money from it. Qualifying for the NBA 2K League draft pool didn't convince them either....
Dec 18, 2020
Olympic cross-country skier Beckie Scott helping Indigenous kids through sports
Olympic champion Beckie Scott never imagined herself running a non-profit after retiring from competitive cross-country skiing. As Canada's most-decorated cross-country skier, she simply knew firsthan...
Dec 18, 2020
Jamie Nye: Add another impressive first to Alphonso Davies’ 2020
Can the Lou Marsh voters reconvene to vote on Canada's athlete of the year? Because I have to think a few of those 19 who didn't vote for Alphonso Davies would like a re-do. Eighteen voted for Laurent...
Dec 18, 2020
Building off historic 2019, Canadian tennis pros enjoy strong season despite hurdles
An unprecedented tennis season saw Canada hold strong in a chaotic campaign that forced athletes to become part-time players with a calendar completely jumbled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the ma...
Dec 18, 2020
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert
LAS VEGAS - Justin Herbert's brilliant rookie season is now a record-setting campaign. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raid...
Dec 17, 2020
Los Angeles FC takes Canadian Raheem Edwards in MLS re-entry draft
Los Angeles FC added to its Canadian content on Thursday, taking wingback/midfielder Raheem Edwards in Stage 1 of the MLS re-entry draft. The 25-year-old from Toronto was out of contract with Minnesot...
Dec 17, 2020
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Justin Bailey to one-year, two-way contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract.The 25-year-old appeared in two games with Vancouver last season. He had 47 points (28 goals, 19 ass...
Dec 17, 2020
Raptors borrow from bubble, turn ballroom into "awesome" practice facility
There's a large framed photo of Nick Nurse performing on stage with the Arkells hanging in his new glass-walled office at Tampa's JW Marriott. It's one of the many touches of home the displaced Raptor...
Dec 17, 2020
Canadian defender Kamal Miller excited to join 'hungry" Montreal Impact
Emotions overflowed at Kamal Miller's family home in Toronto during the Major League Soccer's expansion draft on Tuesday. Orlando SC had left the 23-year-old defender from Pickering, Ont., unprotected...
Dec 17, 2020
Lowry's adjusted to playing in Tampa, but says COVID-19 inevitable among players
Despite the countless precautions the NBA has put into place ahead of this bizarre season, include twice-daily testing, Kyle Lowry said it's virtually a given that players will contract COVID-19. And ...
Dec 17, 2020
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