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McDermott says there's nothing wrong with errors, as long as you learn from them

McDermott says there's nothing wrong with errors, as long as you learn from them

Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott doesn't mind errors. And when it comes to coaching, more is actually less for the former England and Great Britain international.
Turtle Recall: Derby dashed, turtles go in slow, steady race

Turtle Recall: Derby dashed, turtles go in slow, steady race

Losing the Kentucky Derby has left race fans shell-shocked. The first Saturday in May has yielded to the legs of a bunch of slowpokes: Seattle Slow headlines a field of turtles — yes, turtles — that will race in the Kentucky Turtle Derby.
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he certainly can feel CFL's financial pain

Toronto Mayor John Tory says he certainly can feel CFL's financial pain

Toronto Mayor John Tory has been in a similar spot to where CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie finds himself today.
Pod hockey: Leading plan for NHL return includes empty rinks

Pod hockey: Leading plan for NHL return includes empty rinks

Get used to the concept of pods and pucks if the NHL is going to have any chance of completing its season, with the most likely scenarios calling for games in empty, air-conditioned arenas during the dog days of summer.
Canucks sign flashy winger Nils Hoglander to entry-level contract

Canucks sign flashy winger Nils Hoglander to entry-level contract

Nils Hoglander knows the jump to the NHL can be a big one. Canucks general manager Jim Benning wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver's latest signing takes that step at training camp ahead of the 2020-21 season — whenever that might be.
CPL joins CFL in asking Ottawa for financial assistance during pandemic

CPL joins CFL in asking Ottawa for financial assistance during pandemic

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League has joined the Canadian Football League in asking the federal government for financial assistance during the global pandemic.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony

Canadian Larry Walker, Derek Jeter and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
U of T associate professor not optimistic CFL will get government assistance

U of T associate professor not optimistic CFL will get government assistance

TORONTO — An associate professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management calls the CFL's bid for securing financial aid from the Canadian government a "Hail Mary pass.
Trudeau: Discussions ongoing with CFL as league seeks government assistance

Trudeau: Discussions ongoing with CFL as league seeks government assistance

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is in discussions with the CFL, which is seeking financial support to help with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis will be "devastated" if the Raptors don't get a playoff run this season

Davis will be "devastated" if the Raptors don't get a playoff run this season

TORONTO — Terence Davis was enjoying a rookie campaign well beyond his own expectations.