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Burris named first-ballot inductee into Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Burris named first-ballot inductee into Canadian Football Hall of Fame

For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The 18-year veteran quarterback headlines the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2020 class that was unveiled Thursday.

Expansion BlackJacks sign Olivier Hanlan ahead of CEBL Summer Series

OTTAWA — The Ottawa BlackJacks have signed Utah Jazz draft pick Olivier Hanlan. The 27-year-old from Aylmer, Que., has spent the past five seasons as a pro in Greece, Germany, the NBA G League, France and Lithuania, averaging 10.7 points, 2.
Winger Liam Kay, the Wolfpack's first-ever player signing, leaves for Wakefield

Winger Liam Kay, the Wolfpack's first-ever player signing, leaves for Wakefield

Winger Liam Kay, the Toronto Wolfpack's leading try-scorer and first-ever signing, has left the transatlantic rugby league club to join Wakefield Trinity.
Earthquakes rally to down young Whitecaps side 4-3 at MLS is Back tournament

Earthquakes rally to down young Whitecaps side 4-3 at MLS is Back tournament

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A young Vancouver Whitecaps side, missing key players and mourning the death of a teammate's mother, came close to shocking the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday at the MLS is Back Tournament.
Canada's Sloan making most of time off to improve on slow start to PGA season

Canada's Sloan making most of time off to improve on slow start to PGA season

Although it has been a strange PGA Tour season with rescheduled events after a three-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Roger Sloan has been grateful for the opportunities it has presented. Sloan, from Merritt, B.C.
Confluence of events prompted Jack Rathbone to sign with Vancouver Canucks

Confluence of events prompted Jack Rathbone to sign with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Many elements lined up to get Jack Rathbone under contract with the Vancouver Canucks, not the least of which was the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vancouver Canucks awash in Calder calibre with Quinn Hughes nomination

Vancouver Canucks awash in Calder calibre with Quinn Hughes nomination

VANCOUVER — Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes was Elias Pettersson's roommate when Vancouver was on the road this season.
Trainer Bob Baffert suspended 15 days by Arkansas stewards

Trainer Bob Baffert suspended 15 days by Arkansas stewards

LOS ANGELES — Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert was suspended for 15 days on Wednesday by Oaklawn Park stewards and two of his horses were disqualified in Arkansas after testing positive for a banned substance.
Montoyo says Jays have options to fill hole in rotation from injury to Anderson

Montoyo says Jays have options to fill hole in rotation from injury to Anderson

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says he is not going to rush pitcher Chase Anderson back to action.
Jets sniper Patrik Laine working to get back up to speed after long layoff

Jets sniper Patrik Laine working to get back up to speed after long layoff

Patrik Laine said back in May there was a good chance he'd look "terrible" if the NHL resumed its season this summer.