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Sliding into a new sport: CFLers turn to bobsled after football season wiped out

Sliding into a new sport: CFLers turn to bobsled after football season wiped out

Montreal Alouettes running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence is used to psyching himself up to sprint down a field, evading a crush of muscled men the entire way.
Miles, Brodeur-Jourdan both given new roles on 2021 Montreal Alouettes coaching staff

Miles, Brodeur-Jourdan both given new roles on 2021 Montreal Alouettes coaching staff

MONTREAL — Barron Miles and Luc Brodeur-Jourdain will have added responsibilities with the Montreal Alouettes in 2021. The Alouettes promoted Miles to defensive co-ordinator and Brodeur-Jourdain was named offensive line coach Wednesday.
Chef de mission Josh Dueck relishes challenges 2022 Beijing Paralympics pose

Chef de mission Josh Dueck relishes challenges 2022 Beijing Paralympics pose

Josh Dueck knows the role of chef de mission for Canada's Paralympic team during these unparalleled times comes with huge and unique challenges. It's a big reason why the three-time Paralympic medallist wanted the job.
Veteran CFL receiver Armanti Edwards remains a quarterback at heart

Veteran CFL receiver Armanti Edwards remains a quarterback at heart

Armanti Edwards is a receiver by trade but a quarterback at heart. The 32-year-old American continues to prepare for his first CFL season with the Edmonton Football Club after the league cancelled the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forge FC loses penalty shootout to Haitian side in CONCACAF League quarterfinal

Forge FC loses penalty shootout to Haitian side in CONCACAF League quarterfinal

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Forge FC lost a heartbreaker to Haiti's Arcahaie FC in Scotiabank Champions League quarterfinal play Tuesday, conceding a cheap goal on a goalkeeping blunder in regulation time and then losing a penalty shootout.
CP NewsAlert: Calgary facility set to become curling hub during pandemic

CP NewsAlert: Calgary facility set to become curling hub during pandemic

CALGARY — Curling Canada wants Calgary's Canada Olympic Park to be a curling hub for the season's top events.
Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney steps down, says it's the right time to move on

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney steps down, says it's the right time to move on

TORONTO — Greg Vanney says he was "handed the keys to what was a Ferrari in development" when he took over Toronto FC in August 2014.
Toronto FC looking for a new designated player who can generate goals

Toronto FC looking for a new designated player who can generate goals

Toronto FC will be going after goals in searching for a third designated player. The slot became open this week when TFC announced that while it was open to Argentine winger Pablo Piatti returning, it would not be as a DP.
Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida

Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida

On the Toronto Raptors' first full day in their temporary home away from home, the state of Florida hit an inglorious milestone, surpassing one million COVID-19 cases.
Rough ride to National Finals Rodeo for Canadians in pandemic season

Rough ride to National Finals Rodeo for Canadians in pandemic season

Levi Simpson and his horse Stetson are about to trample the turf where the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted the World Series trophy. Simpson, a team roper from Ponoka, Alta., admits it's unusual for the National Finals Rodeo to be staged in a ballpark.