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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
BOSTON – The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the…
No rite of spring for golf: Masters postponed due to virus
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Augusta National on Friday postponed the Masters, another massive hit…
The Latest: Canada cuts key interest rate in amid pandemic
___ Canada’s central bank has cut its overnight rate target by half a percentage point…
Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt
AUSTIN, Texas – It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:45 p.m. Urban Outfitters…
Canadiens announce program for event staff affected by COVID-19 closures
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens announced an assistance program on Sunday for their 1,200 game-day…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:30 p.m. Prime Minister…
A COVID-19 update and new provincial measures; In The News for March 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
CDC’s latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer
The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer…
Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content
TORONTO – With the live sports schedule all but wiped out due to the COVID-19…
Senators announce plan to help part-time arena staff amid COVID-19 shutdown
The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets eventually backtracked. The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile,…
QMJHL cancels the rest of its regular season amid the COVID-19 pandemic
LONGUEUIL, Que. – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has cancelled the rest of its…
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now “personally pledged” to pay part-time arena…
Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA – An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer…
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league discussing COVID-19 contingency plans
TORONTO – The only certainty CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has these days is uncertainty. Ambrosie…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL…
CFL, CFLPA have yet to reach resolution on T.J. Jones contract situation
TORONTO – Suddenly, the CFL and CFL Players’ Association have more to discuss than T.J.…
NHL Coaches’ Association rolls out mentorship program early amid pandemic
The NHL Coaches’ Association has pushed up the start date of its new mentorship program…
Business Fallout: United warns of layoffs, Target raises pay
Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to…
Ottawa Senators announce a second player has tested positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators say another one of their players has tested positive for…
NHLPA head Don Fehr on pandemic: ‘It’s difficult to wrap your arms around’
Don Fehr’s phone has been glued to the side of his head since the COVID-19…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL…
Canadian international forward Brett Beukeboom retires from rugby
Canadian international lock Brett Beukeboom, captain of England’s Cornish Pirates, has announced his retirement from…
Defenceman Gustav Olofsson signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadians have signed defenceman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract.…