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MLS season to kick off April 3 but still no clarity on what awaits Canadian teams

MLS season to kick off April 3 but still no clarity on what awaits Canadian teams

Major League Soccer has provided the when for its 2021 season. The where for Canadian teams remains unanswered, however. The regular season will run April 3 through Nov. 7 with the MLS Cup final scheduled for Dec. 11, the league announced Monday.
Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident

Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident

CALGARY — A player with the Western Hockey League Kamloops Blazers has suffered what the league describes as "life-altering injuries" following a weekend snowboarding accident in Saskatchewan.
R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game

R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — R&B artist Trey Songz was jailed overnight after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.
Raptors' Siakam sits out a second straight game against Pacers with knee swelling

Raptors' Siakam sits out a second straight game against Pacers with knee swelling

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam was sidelined for a second straight game against the Indiana Pacers with left knee swelling.
QMJHL teams in N.S., P.E.I. set to return, teams in N.B. remain sidelined

QMJHL teams in N.S., P.E.I. set to return, teams in N.B. remain sidelined

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's teams in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are set to return to action this week, while the league's three teams in New Brunswick will continue to sit out.
Taillon excited to reunite with Cole, push for playoffs

Taillon excited to reunite with Cole, push for playoffs

NEW YORK — Jameson Taillon’s trade from Pittsburgh to the New York Yankees started to soak in, and he thought about reuniting with former roommate Gerrit Cole. “Every night you get a five-star cooked meal,” Taillon, a Canadian-U.S.
After several NFL suspensions, receiver Martavis Bryant signs with Argonauts

After several NFL suspensions, receiver Martavis Bryant signs with Argonauts

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who has been suspended multiple times by the NFL for substance abuse violations. NFL.
Priestman includes six uncapped players in her first roster as Canada soccer coach

Priestman includes six uncapped players in her first roster as Canada soccer coach

Canada coach Bev Priestman took the first step towards deciding her Olympic soccer roster on Monday, naming a 29-player squad for a camp ahead of next month's SheBelieves Cup.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Cariel Brooks

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Cariel Brooks

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed American defensive back Cariel Brooks.
No sentimentality as Abramovich fires Chelsea great Lampard

No sentimentality as Abramovich fires Chelsea great Lampard

Sentimentality couldn't save Frank Lampard. Being Chelsea's record scorer counted for little when the team's decline, on Lampard's watch as manager, alarmed owner Roman Abramovich after $300 million invested in new talent for this season.