Source: Meg Kinnard The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, April 09, 2020 As part of a broad settlement between the league and former players, Adams was not eligible for long-lasting concussion-related injuries testing because he hadn’t retired by 2014. Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two… Continue reading Former NFL Player Shoots 5, Then Himself
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Things to Know About This Year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Source: David Friend The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, February 06, 2020 The Weeknd’s 2020 smash “Blinding Lights” recently entered an elite club of songs that have spent at least 60 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Super Bowl Sunday is ready for the Weeknd. Capping off a wildly unpredictable year of pandemic twists and turns,… Continue reading Things to Know About This Year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Former Maple Leafs Captain George Armstrong Passes at 90
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, January 24, 2021 Armstrong played a record 1,187 games with 296 goals and 417 assists over 21 seasons for the Leafs, including 13 seasons as team captain. TORONTO — George Armstrong, who captained the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cups in the ’60s and wore the blue and white… Continue reading Former Maple Leafs Captain George Armstrong Passes at 90
Longtime Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford Retires from NHL
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, January 10, 2021 “I wanted to continue my career, but believe I’ve given all I can to the game of hockey, and I have decided that it is time to retire,” said Crawford in a statement. Goaltender Corey Crawford has announced his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons and… Continue reading Longtime Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford Retires from NHL
Canada Remains Perfect at World Juniors
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, December 30, 2020 A Finland win over Slovakia on Wednesday would set up a battle for top seed in Pool A. Quinton Byfield had two goals and four assists in Canada’s 10-0 win over Switzerland at the world junior men’s hockey championship Tuesday. Jakob Pelletier scored twice for Canada (3-0).… Continue reading Canada Remains Perfect at World Juniors
Saskatchewan’s Largest Outdoor Rink at Mosaic Stadium
Source: Brittney Matejka, globalnews.ca, December 29, 2020 A 24-member crew has been working around the clock since the beginning of December. They’ve pumped over 1.3 million litres of water from the four corners of the field Mosaic Stadium has been undergoing construction throughout the month of December to create the largest outdoor rink in Saskatchewan.… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s Largest Outdoor Rink at Mosaic Stadium
First Woman to Suit Up for Power 5 Game since 1999
Source: MADELINE COLEMAN, si.com, November 28, 2020 The senior goalkeeper will be the first woman ever to suit up for a SEC and the first woman since 1999 to dress for Power 5 conference football game Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller is set to make history on Saturday in more ways than one, and it all started… Continue reading First Woman to Suit Up for Power 5 Game since 1999
2021 CFL Schedule
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2020 “It’s going to be crazy to see the first couple games of the CFL next year because they are going to be like playoff games.” Fans across the CFL finally have something to look forward to in 2021. Although there is no guarantee the CFL will be playing… Continue reading 2021 CFL Schedule
CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
Source: Rick Zamperin, globalnews.ca, November 17, 2020 The Canadian Football League has time on its side as it prepares for next season. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he is optimistic that the league will return to playing in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out this season. Ambrosie held his annual state of the league… Continue reading CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
Players Eligible for 2021 CFL Draft Can Opt Out and Go to 2022 Event
Source: The Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, November 06, 2020 The 2020 season for the CFL and U Sports was cancelled due to COVID-19. The 2021 CFL draft will feature a number of different looks. The CFL announced Thursday the draft will be reduced from eight to six rounds and that eligible players will have… Continue reading Players Eligible for 2021 CFL Draft Can Opt Out and Go to 2022 Event