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B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke named CFL's outstanding player, top Canadian
Rourke received the George Reed Trophy for the first time at the CFL’s awards banquet on Thursday. Source link
Short-handed Canada digs deep to battle Ecuador to scoreless draw
Canada earned an impressive scoreless draw with Ecuador in Toronto on Thursday despite playing a man down for most of the game. Source link
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring, starting in 2027. Source link
Grey Cup primer: Can Montreal stop Saskatchewan?
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews the 112th Grey Cup game between the Alouettes and Roughriders on Sunday night in Winnipeg. Source link
2028 Olympic schedule shift creates lineup wrinkle for McIntosh in pursuit of 5 individual gold medals
Summer McIntosh now faces an unforeseen wrinkle in her drive for five individual gold medals at the 2028 Summer Olympics. Following a transformative shift in scheduling for the next Summer Games announced Wednesday, scheduling conflicts have arisen that will affect the Canadian swimming star’s competition selection. Source link
Guardians closer Clase arrested at N.Y. airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme
Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. Source link
'Relentless' AFC Toronto prepared to host 'hard-nosed' Vancouver Rise FC in 1st NSL Final
The first Northern Super League Final will never be forgotten, regardless of Saturday’s outcome. But it could be more memorable if host AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC match the excitement of their respective paths to the professional women’s soccer championship. Source link
MLB's tepid response to latest betting scandal hits the target but misses the bigger point
After Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were rung up on charges related to dodgy prop bets, MLB will now limit bets on individual pitches to $200, and exclude single pitches from parlays. That decision hits this particular target but misses the bigger point. Source link
Saskatchewan Roughriders don’t lack in Grey Cup experience
The Grey Cup is just days away and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are putting the final touches on Sunday’s game plan. It’s the first time in over 10 years that the Riders have been to the Grey Cup but the team certainly doesn’t lack in Grey Cup experience. Source link
Rock League walks back travel plans for pro curling startup, won't go overseas
The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. The Curling Group says the “Rock League” will debut in April 2026. Source link