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Toronto FC rookie Ifunanyachi Achara looks to help those in need back home in Nigeria

TORONTO - Ifunanyachi Achara is a long way from home. But the Toronto FC rookie is watching Nigeria from a distance, not liking what he sees. There has been violence on the streets in the wake of prot...

Oct 28, 2020

2021 Boston Marathon postponed at least until the fall

Boston Marathon organizers said Wednesday that the 2021 race won't be run on Patriots Day because of the coronavirus pandemic, the second straight year that it has been moved from the April weekend th...

Oct 28, 2020

MLB says Turner violated protocols when he returned to field

ARLINGTON, Texas - Justin Turner violated coronavirus protocols when he celebrated on the Globe Life field with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates and he refused instructions from security to leave the...

Oct 28, 2020

Canadian long-track speedskating team finds temporary home in B.C.

Canada's long-track speedskating team is chasing ice to Fort St. John, B.C. The country's top speedskaters have been without ice in Calgary's Olympic Oval since early September because of a mechanical...

Oct 28, 2020

American Hockey League's 31 teams aim to open next season in early February

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League hopes to start its next season in February. The AHL announced Wednesday it is targeting Feb. 5, 2021 as the start date for next season. The league has n...

Oct 28, 2020

Wayne Gretzky reflects on the life, legacy of Joey Moss: 'He gave parents hope'

Wayne Gretzky and his teammates used to joke that Joey Moss would be a staple with the Edmonton Oilers long after their playing careers were finished. Turns out those future Hall of Famers had i...

Oct 28, 2020

Senators sign veteran forward Alex Galchenyuk to one-year, $1.05-million contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators' busy off-season continued Wednesday with the signing of forward Alex Galchenyuk.The one-year deal is worth US$1.05 million. The 26-year-old Galchenyuk was an unrestricted...

Oct 28, 2020

Junior hockey employment lawsuit on thin ice; judges refuse to OK $30-million deal

TORONTO - A $30-million settlement of three class actions over the alleged failure to pay junior hockey players the minimum wage has been thrown into jeopardy after three judges refused to sign off on...

Oct 28, 2020

National Lacrosse League will wait until April to attempt to start next season

PHILADELPHIA - The National Lacrosse League hopes to start its next season in April. The NLL said Wednesday it is targeting the weekend of April 9-11 to begin play during the COVID-19 pandemic. The se...

Oct 28, 2020

Seattle Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps

PORTLAND, Ore. - The road to the playoffs got a little rockier for the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday night. Playing their second game in 72 hours, the 'Caps dropped a 2-0 decision to the Seattle Sounder...

Oct 28, 2020