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Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Football players feeling optimistic after SFU reinstatement case made in court

Judge has reserved injunction decision, football program alumni set to speak to university governors

Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth

Lawyer asks for injunction requiring the university to bring back football

A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University
Fans look on before the NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff action between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

Police looking into social media reports of finger biting, stabbing and barricade rushing

Fans look on before the NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff action between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Drexel’s Keishana Washington, right, controls the ball against Delaware’s Lizzie Oleary, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the Colonial Athletic Association Conference tournament Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. Washington, who recently closed out her NCAA career at Drexel University, signed a training camp deal with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx on April 14. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris Szagola

‘Pretty surreal:’ Canada’s Keishana Washington looking forward to WNBA opportunity

The Pickering, Ont., native arrived in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday

Drexel’s Keishana Washington, right, controls the ball against Delaware’s Lizzie Oleary, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game in the Colonial Athletic Association Conference tournament Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. Washington, who recently closed out her NCAA career at Drexel University, signed a training camp deal with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx on April 14. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris Szagola
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL draft dominated early by quarterbacks, including top pick Young

QBs Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, April 27, 2023, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Ravens agree to 5-year, $260M deal with QB Lamar Jackson

Deal makes star quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, April 27, 2023, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bob Birarda leaves provincial court, in North Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. An independent review has concluded that Canada Soccer “mishandled” sexual harassment allegations in 2008 against the then under-20 women’s coach. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

MPs grill ex-Canada Soccer president over handling of disgraced Whitecaps coach Birarda

Steven Reed was repeatedly questioned about lack of action he allegedly took to protect players

Bob Birarda leaves provincial court, in North Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. An independent review has concluded that Canada Soccer “mishandled” sexual harassment allegations in 2008 against the then under-20 women’s coach. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Calgary Flames’ Michael Stone, centre, and Canadian women’s team member Rebecca Johnston arrive with others for an announcement on plans for an events centre to replace the aging Saddledome, in Calgary, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Deal reached on $1.2B Calgary Flames arena project, Alberta government pitching in

Project also includes parking, transit improvements, a new community rink and an enclosed plaza

Calgary Flames’ Michael Stone, centre, and Canadian women’s team member Rebecca Johnston arrive with others for an announcement on plans for an events centre to replace the aging Saddledome, in Calgary, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Whistleblower and Professional Soccer Player Ciara McCormack is seen after appearing at the Heritage Committee looking into Canadian sport on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Former sport minister calls for national inquiry citing abuse, misconduct in sport

‘If you can’t expose the rot, how can you make things better?’

Whistleblower and Professional Soccer Player Ciara McCormack is seen after appearing at the Heritage Committee looking into Canadian sport on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
CORRECTS TO GREEN BAY PACKERS' AARON RODGERS NOT LIONS TIM BOYLE AND ADDS NEW SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass in the second half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. The New York Jets signed quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year contract as a backup Thursday, April 6, 2023. Boyle served as a backup in Green Bay for three seasons to Rodgers who said last month his intention is to play for the Jets this season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Super Bowl winner Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers, the No. 15 overall pick and a 5th move for 13th selection, a 6th and a conditional 2nd

CORRECTS TO GREEN BAY PACKERS' AARON RODGERS NOT LIONS TIM BOYLE AND ADDS NEW SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass in the second half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. The New York Jets signed quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year contract as a backup Thursday, April 6, 2023. Boyle served as a backup in Green Bay for three seasons to Rodgers who said last month his intention is to play for the Jets this season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his goal with left wing Brandon Hagel (38) as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly (90) skates past during first period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. O’Reilly stepped in front of the cameras and microphones to face the music following a disastrous playoff opener. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

‘This is his time’: O’Reilly demonstrating priceless playoff value for Maple Leafs

Ryan O’Reilly stepped in front of the cameras and microphones to face…

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his goal with left wing Brandon Hagel (38) as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly (90) skates past during first period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. O’Reilly stepped in front of the cameras and microphones to face the music following a disastrous playoff opener. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones looks on while playing Team Canada during the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jones and Brent Laing suffered their first loss of the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday in South Korea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada’s Jones, Laing suffer first loss at world mixed doubles curling championship

Duo fell to Estonia on Sunday

Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones looks on while playing Team Canada during the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jones and Brent Laing suffered their first loss of the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday in South Korea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Olivia Smith scores from a free kick in Canada’s 9-1 win over El Salvador to qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in this Saturday, April 22, 2023 handout photo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canada Soccer

Canadian women qualify for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with win over El Salvador

Top 3 teams from CONCACAF U-20 will go on to next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Olivia Smith scores from a free kick in Canada’s 9-1 win over El Salvador to qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in this Saturday, April 22, 2023 handout photo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canada Soccer
Bayern’s Alphonso Davies leaves the pitch after an injury during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich at the Mewa Arena in Mainz, Germany, Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Canadian star Alphonso Davies sidelined with thigh injury suffered with Bayern Munich

22-year-old may be out for final 5 matches of season

Bayern’s Alphonso Davies leaves the pitch after an injury during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich at the Mewa Arena in Mainz, Germany, Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Andrew Sanchez, left, kicks Marc-Andre Barriault as they fight in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night in Ottawa on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Six Canadians, including middleweight Barriault have been added to the June 10 UFC 289 card at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

UFC president Dana White delighted to return to Canada with UFC 289

Count Dana White among those happy to see the UFC return to…

Andrew Sanchez, left, kicks Marc-Andre Barriault as they fight in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night in Ottawa on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Six Canadians, including middleweight Barriault have been added to the June 10 UFC 289 card at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Denver. The Raptors have fired head coach Nurse. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/David Zalubowski

Toronto Raptors fire head coach Nick Nurse

Nurse had the best winning percentage in team history with a 227-163 record

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Denver. The Raptors have fired head coach Nurse. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/David Zalubowski
Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

A’s break fans’ hearts again with Vegas relocation news

Oakland has signed a binding agreement to buy land on a 49-acre site near the Las Vegas Strip

Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck closely as Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (58) tries to get his stick on it during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bunting received a match penalty for an illegal check to head on Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak in Game 1 of the NHL playoff series. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Leafs winger Michael Bunting suspended three games for illegal check to the head

Toronto picking up the pieces after ugly Game 1 loss to Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck closely as Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (58) tries to get his stick on it during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bunting received a match penalty for an illegal check to head on Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak in Game 1 of the NHL playoff series. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
The Vancouver Canucks have signed their 3rd-round pick from 2022

Canucks sign the other Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

Swedish defenceman who shares star centre’s name taken in the 2022 draft

The Vancouver Canucks have signed their 3rd-round pick from 2022
FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reacts after a play during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing and is attending the team’s voluntary workout program some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)

Bills GM: Damar Hamlin cleared to play after cardiac arrest

Football player’s medical emergency in January witnessed by millions on live TV

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reacts after a play during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing and is attending the team’s voluntary workout program some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)