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Athletes, teams, celebs are ‘All In’ to feed hungry
With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming because of…
Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager
CALGARY – The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome…
5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus
Your daily look at late-breaking news and stories that are being talked about: 1. COURT…
Picture Perfect: Canadian photojournalist wins major award for Raptors picture
With prime courtside positions at a premium, photographer Mark Blinch was saddled with a perch…
NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15
Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about…
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold
Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill.…
The Latest: Japan passes 10K cases; Abe stresses distancing
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for…
Glance at plans sports leagues have made to resume play
Bull Riding: Professional Bull Riders returning to action next weekend in “closed, made-for-TV event” in…
Sports leagues seek return to play but with no guarantees
With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centred around hopes and dreams —…
Families sue helicopter company in deadly Kobe Bryant crash
LOS ANGELES – Family members of four passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe…
The Latest: Windom pork plant to close temporarily
MINNEAPOLIS – The latest on the coronavirus outbreak in Minnesota (all times local): 7:20 p.m.…
Mississauga Food Bank says RJ Barrett donation will provide 200,000 meals
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The Mississauga Food Bank says a $100,000 donation made earlier this week…
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch
RALEIGH, N.C. – Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school…
AP source: Bulls hiring 76ers’ Eversley as general manager
CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls have hired Philadelphia 76ers executive Marc Eversley to replace the…
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
MIAMI – The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice…
Former McGill coach David DeAveiro takes over Rams men’s basketball team
TORONTO – David DeAveiro has been named head coach of the Ryerson Rams men’s basketball…
The Worm Turns: Electra recalls ‘bad boy’ Rodman’s courtship
Carmen Electra’s basketball fandom wasn’t much more than wearing Jordans in high school and her…
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of relief loan line
NEW YORK – The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head…
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…
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
MIAMI – Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get…
Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence
TORONTO – After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Toronto Mayor Tory says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return
Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League…
Taxis, bikes & sushi robots keep New Yorkers fed, protected
NEW YORK – Yellow cabs are lining up before sunrise at food distribution sites across…