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Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says CFL draft still on for April 30

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says CFL draft still on for April 30

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league's draft remains on schedule — at least for now. Ambrosie addressed the status of the April 30 draft during a question-and-answer video conference Friday with CFL fans.
Toronto FC players busy behind closed doors thanks to some quick thinking

Toronto FC players busy behind closed doors thanks to some quick thinking

TORONTO — It's been 20-plus years since Jim Liston used to train Greg Vanney and Dan Calichman in a small space in Pasadena, Calif. "We had very little space," Liston recalled. "About 2,000 square feet where we'd do physical therapy and training.
House of Davis Love III destroyed by early morning fire

House of Davis Love III destroyed by early morning fire

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — The house of Hall of Fame golfer Davis Love III was destroyed by fire early Friday morning in a blaze that could not be controlled, even with 16 firefighters arriving within minutes, the fire chief said.
Barca, Atlético to trim payroll during coronavirus crisis

Barca, Atlético to trim payroll during coronavirus crisis

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will reduce the salaries of their players amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Pandemic fallout: NCAA slashes distribution by $375 million

Pandemic fallout: NCAA slashes distribution by $375 million

Cancelling March Madness because of the coronavirus pandemic will cost the NCAA about $375 million that it would have distributed to 350 schools across the nation. Some will be able to absorb the losses better than others.
2 Olympic champions among 4 Russians with new doping charges

2 Olympic champions among 4 Russians with new doping charges

MONACO — Two Olympic gold medallists were among four Russian track and field athletes charged with doping offences .
Canada stays at No. 8 in FIFA women's rankings, but now shares spot with Brazil

Canada stays at No. 8 in FIFA women's rankings, but now shares spot with Brazil

Canada remains eighth in the latest FIFA women's world soccer rankings, but now has some company. Brazil, which tied Canada 2-2 at the Tournoi de France earlier this month, moved up one spot to join the Canadians at No. 8.
Let's race 2? NASCAR forced to consider schedule shakeup

Let's race 2? NASCAR forced to consider schedule shakeup

It was bump day for the Indy 500. The Indianapolis 500 is now a summer event. The Monster Mile could be set for a monster-sized NASCAR weekend spectacle of racing.
Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

It's becoming an increasingly ambiguous scenario: the elevator door opens and someone is already inside.
Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche say one of their players has recovered after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. The player was at home in isolation since the symptoms first appeared. Colorado made the announcment Thursday.