Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
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More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn't equal more hirings this off-season. Acc...
Jan 29, 2021
Four UBC Thunderbirds among 16 players taken in CPL-U Sports draft
TORONTO - FC Edmonton took UBC midfielder Thomas Gardner first overall in Friday's CPL-U Sports draft, one of four Thunderbirds selected in the two-round draft. Concordia had three players chosen whil...
Jan 29, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays introduce newly acquired left-hander Steven Matz
Eager to put an ugly 2020 season behind him, left-hander Steven Matz will look to return to form with the Toronto Blue Jays. What kind of opportunity the 29-year-old pitcher will get with his new team...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney's raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple players over a turnover - at the top of his basketball sins - or inferior effort. His voice was loudest whe...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney's raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple players over a turnover - at the top of his basketball sins - or inferior effort. His voice was loudest whe...
Jan 29, 2021
Former Canadian amateur boxing champion Moe Zawadi turns pro
TORONTO - Former Canadian amateur boxing champion Moe Zawadi is turning pro. The 19-year-old middleweight from Barrie, Ont., has signed with Toronto-based Lee Baxter Promotions and is expected to make...
Jan 29, 2021
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed veteran linebacker Cory Greenwood. Greenwood started 12 regular-season games at middle linebacker for Calgary in 2019, recording 79 defensive tackles, thre...
Jan 29, 2021
Canadian tennis players ready to start gearing up for the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - A busy stretch for Canadian tennis starts this weekend with Australian Open players emerging from quarantine. Australian Open qualifier Rebecca Marino of Vancouver kicks things ...
Jan 29, 2021
Canadian women's speedskating team back on top of podium at World Cup
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada's women's team pursuit speedskating squad has captured gold at a World Cup for the second week in a row, while the Canadian men's squad earned silver. Ottawa's Ivanie ...
Jan 29, 2021
Lewis doc provides backstage look at amateur and pro career of former boxing champ
The physical gifts that helped boxer Lennox Lewis reach his sport's greatest heights are obvious when looking at his chiselled frame. It was the mental strength that left him feeling particularly prou...
Jan 29, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: FIFA seems to be incapable of integrity
After FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for an American player at the World Cup, Sarah Mills says fans are left with que...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...