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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…
Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people
TYRONE, Ga. – Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he…
Toronto FC to begin individual outdoor player workouts Monday on voluntary basis
Toronto FC says it will begin voluntary individual player workouts outdoors at its north Toronto…
Relaxing restrictions and the Cargill concern: In The News for May 11
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
AHL cancels remainder of its season and playoffs because of COVID-19 pandemic
The American Hockey League did the expected Monday, cancelling the remainder of its season and…
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal…
Long weekend traditions missed as Canadians abide by COVID measures
The Victoria Day long weekend for Rob Watson meant friends, sunshine, barbecue, beer and a…
With Kenny Got Work leading the way, Raptors Uprising GC on early-season roll
TORONTO – While the Toronto Raptors await the resumption of their title defence, Raptors Uprising…
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for…
As nation approaches 100,000 dead, NY continues downtrend
NEW YORK – The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down,…
The Latest: Russell wins virtual F1 Monaco GP; Leclerc 3rd
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___…
Lions rookie linebacker Williams patiently waiting for 2020 CFL season
Jordan Williams isn’t allowing the COVID-19 pandemic to dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro…
‘The National’ wins four trophies on first night of Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO – CBC’s flagship newscast “The National” and the documentary “The Accountant of Auschwitz” were…
CBC reveals fall/winter lineup including ‘Battle of the Blades,’ ‘Lady Dicks’
TORONTO – “Battle of the Blades” won’t have a live audience. And “Family Feud Canada”…
The Latest: US agency calls back drone it sent to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who…
Goodell: ‘Tragic events’ call for ‘urgent need for action’
NEW YORK – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says “there remains an urgent need for action”…
Raptors’ Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided in…
The Latest: California closes all downtown state buildings
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who…
Spike Lee on what’s different about these protests
NEW YORK – It’s not the first time that Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”…
Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer and NBA champion in DC, dies at 74
WASHINGTON – Wes Unseld was an undersized NBA centre known more for his bruising picks,…
Raptors Uprising chemistry means wins as starters all play their role
TORONTO – The chemistry between star point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey and centre…
Ill-considered posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, crisis
LOS ANGELES – A writer from a “Law & Order” spin-off and the play-by-play broadcaster…
Raptors Uprising down Nets GC to improve to 7-0 in NBA 2K league esports play
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC continued its perfect start to the NBA 2K League esports…
‘A huge moment for us’: NHL exec. on players speaking out about social justice
Kim Davis lists off a range of emotions. They’re the ones she’s gone through since…