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Curling bubble plans provide hope for some teams, while others left disappointed

The fields are slowly filling up for the national curling championships, events that have provided a beacon of light in what has been a dreary competitive season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Positivi...

Jan 12, 2021

MLS commissioner feels for Canadian teams given pandemic-related border issues

MLS commissioner Don Garber says he feels for the league's three Canadian teams given the border issues caused by the pandemic. Toronto FC, the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps all had to find ...

Jan 12, 2021

Tide coach says Canadian Metchie III played final half of season with ankle aliment

Canadian John Metchie III had to overcome more than just the Ohio State Buckeyes defence on Monday night. Metchie III had eight catches for 81 yards in top-ranked Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State i...

Jan 12, 2021

Colliton agrees to 2-year extension with Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday on the eve of his third season with the team. Colliton is 62-58-17 since he replaced Joel Quenneville in Novemb...

Jan 12, 2021

F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponed

LONDON - The start of the Formula One season has been delayed after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed from March to November because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian race in Melbourne ha...

Jan 12, 2021

Nova Scotia cancels playdowns; Murphy back to Brier, Brothers gets Scotties invite

Nova Scotia became the latest province to cancel its curling playdowns Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, it further stoked the debate on how best to decide on provincial representative...

Jan 11, 2021

Source: Pandemic will result in '21 Queen's Plate race being pushed back until August

TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic will result in the Queen's Plate being pushed back for a second straight year. A source said Monday this year's race will be run Sunday Aug. 22 instead of its tradition...

Jan 11, 2021

Bettman: NHL has to be ready to adapt and adjust as league prepares to open season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league has to be ready to adjust and adapt as it prepares to launch its abbreviated 56-game season during the second wave of a global pandemic.In a conference ca...

Jan 11, 2021

Bianca Back: Tennis star Andreescu slated to make long-awaited return in Melbourne

After a long wait, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu is finally set to make her return to competitive play. The 2019 U.S. Open champion will return to the court at the upcoming Melbourne Summer Se...

Jan 11, 2021

British union says it is close to settlement over unpaid Toronto Wolfpack wages

The British union representing former Toronto Wolfpack players says it is close to a settlement in excess of $1 million with majority owner David Argyle over unpaid wages. Players and staff on the fai...

Jan 11, 2021