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Two more Montreal Canadiens put in COVID-19 protocol for a total of 24 team members

The Montreal Canadiens have added two more players to the National Hockey League's COVID-19 protocol for a total of 24 team members. Forwards Cameron Hillis and Michael Pezzetta were put on the league...

Jan 05, 2022

Chelsea gifted goals by Spurs to gain 2-0 cup semifinal lead

LONDON (AP) - With Tottenham's defenders giving away easy goals, Chelsea could restore tranquility while easing Romelu Lukaku back into the team. For Antonio Conte, though, it was a night of frustrati...

Jan 05, 2022

Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday. Parsons will likely miss the season fin...

Jan 05, 2022

Oilers MVP McDavid on NHL COVID list; Benn, Stars returning

Edmonton captain and reigning league MVP Connor McDavid went on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Wednesday, while the Dallas Stars and their captain Jamie Benn prepared to return to the ice after miss...

Jan 05, 2022

COVID: Liverpool-Arsenal semifinal off, Messi now negative

LIVERPOOL, England - A growing coronavirus outbreak among players and staff led to Liverpool's English League Cup semifinal match against Arsenal being postponed, adding to the backlog in English foot...

Jan 05, 2022

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia and had his visa canceled after arriving in Melbourne late Wednesday to defend his title at the season-opening tennis major. T...

Jan 05, 2022

Canada's Atiba Hutchinson named man of the match in Besiktas' Turkish Super Cup win

DOHA, Qatar - Canadian Atiba Hutchinson scored for both teams Wednesday before seeing his Besiktas team win the Turkish Super Cup in a penalty shootout over Antalyaspor. Hutchinson, who captains both ...

Jan 05, 2022

Lawmaker apologizes after ejection at HS basketball game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A top Tennessee House Republican lawmaker has apologized for losing his temper and being ejected from watching a high school basketball game after a confrontation with a refere...

Jan 05, 2022

Ontario excluding student athletes from indoor play a 'disservice': university group

OTTAWA - The group representing university athletics in Ontario says their student athletes not being counted among those allowed to play in indoor facilities is a "disservice" to their abilities and ...

Jan 05, 2022

Oilers place captain McDavid in COVID-19 protocol ahead of game with Maple Leafs

TORONTO - The Oilers announced that captain Connor McDavid, forward Derek Ryan and defenceman Tyson Barrie have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol hours before Edmonton was scheduled to face the Mapl...

Jan 05, 2022