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Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling signs with Charlotte Hornets

Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling is signing a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Darling's agency One Legacy Sports tweeted congratulations on the signing, with the hash tag #CanadaMade. The 22-year-old from Bedford, N.S.

Nov 19, 2020 9:06 AM Read more >

Canadian fullback Alistair Johnston turning heads with expansion Nashville SC

Nashville SC had a rough start to life in Major League Soccer, surviving the pandemic lockdown only to have to withdraw from the MLS is Back Tournament due to a rash of COVID-19 cases.

Nov 19, 2020 6:49 AM Read more >

Wolves select Edwards with No. 1 pick in delayed NBA draft

Anthony Edwards paid tribute to his mother and grandmother. Onyeka Okongwu recalled his brother. Obi Toppin thought about coming home.

Nov 19, 2020 12:04 AM Read more >

All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday

The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country.

Nov 18, 2020 11:55 PM Read more >

Raptors take San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn with 29th pick in NBA draft

TORONTO — Malachi Flynn said there's no better NBA veterans to learn from than Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.

Nov 18, 2020 9:34 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine

CANMORE, Alta. — An outbreak of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 has occurred at the Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alta.

Nov 18, 2020 7:07 PM Read more >

Work still needs to be done to tackle racial injustice: CFL players

Bryan Burnham wasn't shocked when his fellow CFL players recounted their personal stories of experiencing racism. The B.C. Lions wide receiver knows there are too many stories to be told.

Nov 18, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Head coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity

It's been a challenging first year on the job for B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Campbell became the Lions' head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head coach in franchise history.

Nov 18, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada's world junior team at age 16

Shane Wright is well aware of the names to come before him. Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are among the 16 year olds to suit up for Canada at the world junior hockey championship.

Nov 18, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >

Milanovich reunites briefly with former assistant coaches OShea, Steinauer

It was done virtually and for roughly 35 minutes, but the gang was back together again. Scott Milanovich, Mike O'Shea and Orlondo Steinauer opened the Grey Cup Unite coaches availability Wednesday.

Nov 18, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >