CFL football

The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026

Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ...

The Latest: Jets, Giants to play before full capacity

Jun. 16, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ MetLife Stadium will operate at...

The Latest: Canadian Football League to start in August

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 01:49 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The CFL is going ahead with its...

Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur watches during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The Latest: CFL clears hurdle in bid to return this year

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Edmonton CFL franchise changes its team name to Elks

Jun. 01, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. talks on a cell phone after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

The Latest: Bears coach Nagy going remote for minicamp

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

A trap covers the infield during a rain delay in the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

The Latest: Vegas goaltender dissatisfied with NHL protocols

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

CFL, XFL set for discussions about potential partnership

Mar. 10, 2021 08:09 PM EST
TORONTO (AP) — Twenty-six years after being released by the Calgary Stampeders, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is looking at re-establishing his Canadian Football...

CFL commissioner says league is committed to play in 2021

Feb. 18, 2021 08:21 PM EST
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league remains committed to returning in 2021, but is leaving the door wide open...

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Branden Oliver runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Carson, Calif. Oliver hasn't ruled out attempting a career comeback three years after various injuries derailed his NFL career. "I haven't fully retired yet. So I'm still waiting on the call," said Oliver, who spent four seasons with the San Diego-then-Los Angeles Chargers after completing his college career in Buffalo where he set the school record with 4,049 yards rushing. "And just watching him (Jaret Patterson) play has been motivating." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill. File)

No. 24 Buffalo's Patterson motivates Oliver to keep running

By John Wawrow Dec. 10, 2020 03:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Jets kicker Sergio Castillo (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Castillo had the same dream a few times every year since he was in the sixth grade. The Jets kicker would be on the field at a stadium when he’d look into the stands and see his mother and future girlfriend in the stands cheering him on. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Road to NFL for Jets' Castillo began with one repeated dream

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 26, 2020 02:31 PM EST

Fans wearing protective face masks watch the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)

The Latest: NASCAR pit crew benched for positive COVID tests

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 08:14 AM EDT

CFL scraps season amid virus, ending Grey Cup’s 100-year run

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2020 01:42 PM EDT
The Canadian Football League canceled its 2020 season Monday because of the pandemic, marking the first year since 1919 the Grey Cup won’t be awarded. ...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with teammates during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Latest: Bears unsure if fans will be allowed at home

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In a Wednesday, June 26, 2019 file photo, Vanderbilt players and coaches celebrate with the trophy after Vanderbilt defeated Michigan to win Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb. For the first time in seven decades, there is no college baseball in Omaha this summer. The eight-team College World Series would have started with opening-round games next weekend. The event has been a summer staple in Omaha since 1950. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)

What Would Have Been: London Calling and CWS opening weekend

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 08, 2020 02:11 AM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 08, 2020 03:45 AM EDT
NFL-NFL- SCHEDULE Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10 UNDATAED (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will...

Update on the latest sports

May. 07, 2020 10:28 PM EDT
NFL-NFL- SCHEDULE Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10 UNDATAED (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will...

CFL commissioner: Canceling season most likely scenario

May. 07, 2020 05:43 PM EDT
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the most likely scenario is to cancel the season because of the coronavirus...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, talks about the decision to cancel the remaining games in the SEC NCAA college basketball tournament, in Nashville, Tenn. College sports leaders have repeatedly said there can be no college sports without campuses being open to students. And those decisions will be made with guidance from state and local public health and government officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

The Latest: 3 players on Brazilian soccer team test positive

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2020 04:06 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, Boise State running back D.J. Harper (7) gets tackled by Southern Mississippi linebacker Dylan Reda (55) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., USA. In an interview Friday April 10, 2020, Dylan Reda reveals the coronavirus pandemic has ended his plans to play and coach American football in the Czech Republic, and he was criticized online for potentially endangering others after flying although he didn't know he was infected, and he is now recovered. (AP Photo/Steve Coleman, FILE)

American football player flew home to US with virus

By Ken Maguire Apr. 10, 2020 10:19 AM EDT