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Awkward activism: MLB's uneven response to racial injustice

Awkward activism: MLB's uneven response to racial injustice

In a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America’s discussion about racial injustice. Some teams are playing. Some aren’t. Two teams walked off the field after the national anthem.
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Study finds players who play in pride games use homophobic language less often

Study finds players who play in pride games use homophobic language less often

Athletes who have played in diversity-themed games that celebrate pride and inclusion use homophobic language less often than players who have not, according to new research from Australia's Monash University and Ryerson University in Toronto.
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NBA postpones games again, other leagues follow

NBA postpones games again, other leagues follow

North American pro athletes tried to shift the spotlight from the sporting arena to social justice reform Thursday as several games were postponed in an attempt to provide time for reflection on recent developments and continue the fight against raci
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Atletico Ottawa beats Cavalry FC for first win in club history

CHARLOTTETOWN — Atletico Ottawa recorded its first win in franchise history as the Canadian Premier League club beat Calgary's Cavalry FC 2-0 on Thursday at The Island Games tournament. Ben Fisk and Malcolm Shaw scored for Ottawa (1-1-2).
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Canada's Woods expects 2020 version of Tour de France to be mentally draining

Canada's Woods expects 2020 version of Tour de France to be mentally draining

Delayed due to the global pandemic but still taking place under the spectre of COVID-19, this year's Tour de France promises to be like no other. The 21-stage, 3, 484-kilometre race starts Saturday in Nice and is slated to end Sept. 20 in Paris.
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Toronto Blue Jays acquire starting pitcher Taijuan Walker from Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays acquire starting pitcher Taijuan Walker from Mariners

TORONTO — General manager Ross Atkins has secured some much-needed help for the Toronto Blue Jays' injury-plagued starting rotation.
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Canadian players avoid seeded opponents in first round of the US Open

Canadian players avoid seeded opponents in first round of the US Open

NEW YORK — Three of five Canadians are seeded and the two others won't face seeded players in the opening round of the U.S. Open next week. The U.S.
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Raptors players were among the first to speak up about an NBA boycott

Raptors players were among the first to speak up about an NBA boycott

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Two days after Raptors guard Fred VanVleet wondered aloud whether a historic NBA boycott might be the only way to get action, Toronto's playoff game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night has been postponed.
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Toronto Arrows bring back Canadian international forward Mike Sheppard

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Canadian international lock Mike Sheppard and fellow returnee John Sheridan.
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CP NewsAlert: NBA players to continue playoffs after postponements: AP source

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NBA players will continue the playoffs after postponements following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a source tells The Associated Press. More coming. The Associated Press
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