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Federal government making 60,000 rapid tests available for CFL players and staffs

Federal government making 60,000 rapid tests available for CFL players and staffs

TORONTO — The federal government is making 60,000 rapid tests available to CFL teams as they prepare to resume play this summer. The CFL says it's working with Health Canada as part of its health-and-safety protocols this year.
Head coach Dave Dickenson rounds out his Calgary Stampeders staff for upcoming season

Head coach Dave Dickenson rounds out his Calgary Stampeders staff for upcoming season

CALGARY — Head coach Dave Dickenson rounded out his Calgary Stampeders staff for the 2021 season Thursday. Bob Slowik joins the Stampeders as a defensive assistant while T.J. Vernieri has been added as offensive assistant.
Montreal Canadiens' Marc Bergevin named a finalist for top GM award

Montreal Canadiens' Marc Bergevin named a finalist for top GM award

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is one of three finalists for the Jim Gregory Award.
Montreal hangs on for 3-2 win to even series with Golden Knights at a game each

Montreal hangs on for 3-2 win to even series with Golden Knights at a game each

LAS VEGAS — This being Las Vegas, the Montreal Canadiens decided they would make it interesting.
Cole, Sánchez, Chapman come through as Yanks edge Blue Jays

Cole, Sánchez, Chapman come through as Yanks edge Blue Jays

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gerrit Cole pitched eight effective innings, pinch-hitter Gary Sánchez connected for a two-run homer and Aroldis Chapman dodged trouble in the ninth as the New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Hawks rally from 26 points down, stun 76ers in Game 5

Hawks rally from 26 points down, stun 76ers in Game 5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a playoff comeback for the ages against the Philadelphia 76ers to move within a victory of the Eastern Conference Finals.

CPL champion Forge FC draws El Salvador's CD FAS in CONCACAF League

TORONTO — CPL champion Forge FC has been drawn against El Salvador's CD FAS in the Scotiabank CONCACAF League.
Powell: Opportunity to play for Canada in Tokyo worth the seven-week sacrifice

Powell: Opportunity to play for Canada in Tokyo worth the seven-week sacrifice

Battling back from a devastating Achilles injury, in a condensed NBA season that was already exhausting enough, Dwight Powell could have taken the summer off to rest.

Lawyer for suspended CFLer says Chris Larsen cleared after talking to cops

TORONTO — A lawyer for a suspended CFL player says his client is not a suspect in a possible hate crime.

Canadian men's volleyball team knocks off Germany in Nations League action

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian men's volleyball team swept Germany in Nations League action on Wednesday. Set scores were 25-17, 26-24, 25-21. Sharone Vernon-Evans of Toronto led the way with 15 points, Stephen Maar of Aurora, Ont.