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Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus
SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington…
The Latest: US advises Americans to reconsider travel abroad
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic: ___ The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens…
FIFA delegation meets with Canadian 2026 World Cup candidate cities
TORONTO – While much of the sports world was going into lockdown due to COVID-19,…
Broadway shuts its doors over ongoing coronavirus concerns
New York’s governor ordered all Broadway theatres to shut their doors in the face of…
Broadway shuts its doors over ongoing coronavirus concerns
New York’s governor ordered all Broadway theatres to shut their doors in the face of…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Asian shares plunge after Wall Street’s worst day since ’87 NEW YORK (AP) — Shares…
Hockey Canada, Canadian Hockey League, American Hockey League suspend schedules
TORONTO – Hockey Canada announced Thursday it was cancelling all its sanctioned activities, including national…
NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month
MIAMI – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of…
UK agency: Sala’s pilot unlicensed for plane in fatal crash
LONDON – The pilot of the single-engine aircraft that carried the Argentine soccer player Emiliano…
Premier League, Champions League call off matches
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – The Premier League and the Champions League were both suspended Friday as…
UK departs from Europe in virus response, draws criticism
LONDON – The United Kingdom stood increasingly apart Friday as countries across Europe and around…
Impact president Kevin Gilmore not sure what revamped sked will look like
Montreal Impact president/CEO Kevin Gilmore was outlining the team’s options amid the COVID-19 crisis when…
Shot 9 times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – When the gunman walked into the Al Noor mosque, Temel Atacocugu…
Rugby Canada suspends all sanctioned sport activities due to COVID-19 virus
LANGFORD, B.C. – Rugby Canada has joined its hockey and soccer counterparts in suspending “all…
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…
Atletico Ottawa returns home from Spain in wake of latest COVID-19 restrictions
OTTAWA – Atletico Ottawa players and coaches are headed home, leaving their Spanish training base…
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,…
What’s Happening: Virus moves west, ‘Big Brother’ gets real
Borders have slammed shut, schools and businesses have closed and increasingly draconian restrictions on movement…
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…
Canadian athletes call IOC statement on Games insensitive and tone deaf
TORONTO – The International Olympic Committee reiterated that the Tokyo Games will go as planned…
Expert says answering kids’ questions about COVID-19 pandemic is important
The COVID-19 pandemic that led to school closures across the country may also be causing…
Some Spanish clubs decide to leave virus tests for others
MADRID – Some soccer clubs in Spain have decided not to use the coronavirus testing…
England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season
English soccer authorities reached an unprecedented agreement to extend the season “indefinitely” on Thursday in…
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league discussing COVID-19 contingency plans
TORONTO – The only certainty CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has these days is uncertainty. Ambrosie…