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Anthony LeBlanc leaves Halifax CFL group to take executive role with Senators

Anthony LeBlanc leaves Halifax CFL group to take executive role with Senators

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have named Anthony LeBlanc as their president of business operations. LeBlanc was most recently a founding partner of Schooner Sports and Entertainment, a group trying to bring a CFL team to Halifax.
Blue-chip NFL prospects Gallimore, Claypool top CFL scouting bureau list

Blue-chip NFL prospects Gallimore, Claypool top CFL scouting bureau list

TORONTO — Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore and Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool — both blue-chip prospects for this week's NFL draft — top the final CFL scouting bureau top-20 list.
Wolfpack sign England international Kallum Watkins, pending league approval

Wolfpack sign England international Kallum Watkins, pending league approval

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack have signed England international centre Kallum Watkins, pending approval of rugby league authorities.
Doug Flutie Jr. a source of inspiration for former CFL quarterback

Doug Flutie Jr. a source of inspiration for former CFL quarterback

For much of his life, Doug Flutie has been in the football spotlight.
Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen

Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen

TOKYO — A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months.
NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'

NHLers get a kick out of old broadcasts: 'Hilarious how much the game's changed'

Ben Chiarot had seen plenty of Bobby Orr highlights. The elegant, seemingly effortless rushes. His superior skill and vision.
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A second straight victory in virtual racing for Simon Pagenaud and Team Penske, and tempers were hot at the end of this one.
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black embraces enforced breather, aims for Tokyo 2021

Canadian gymnast Ellie Black embraces enforced breather, aims for Tokyo 2021

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 gave Canadian gymnast Ellie Black the gift of time. The 24-year-old from Halifax tore an ankle ligament landing a vault during last October's world championship in Stuttgart, Germany.
Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK — Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected. When she’ll play for the New York Liberty is unclear.
NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.