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MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible

NEW YORK - The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season, leaving open the possibility of an even ...

Jun 19, 2020

Rugby Canada unveils return to play road map but provinces will have final say

Rugby Canada has lifted its country-wide suspension of sanctioned rugby activities, but says there is more to do before the game resumes. Ultimately what can be done on a rugby field and when will be ...

Jun 19, 2020

McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'

TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...

Jun 19, 2020

Leafs superstar tests positive for COVID-19

TORONTO - Bad news for Leafs fans.The Toronto Sun's Steve Simmons is reporting that superstar Auston Matthews has been diagnosed with COVID-19.The 22-year-old Matthews has reportedly gone into quarant...

Jun 19, 2020

De Grasse will get a taste of racing with no fans next month in Florida

TORONTO - The Olympic stadium buzzes as the finalists in the 100 metres take their places behind their blocks. The crowd goes dead silent as the starter says: "On your mark," then the deafen...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian Corey Conners just one off lead at RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Canada's Corey Conners was one stroke off the lead after firing an 8-under-par 63 in the second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., sat tied for seco...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian international Alphonso Davies voted Bundesliga rookie of the year

Canadian international Alphonso Davies' remarkable season continued Friday when he was voted Bundesliga rookie of the year. The 19-year-old Bayern Munich fullback beat out Jonjoe Kenny (Schalke),...

Jun 19, 2020

Phillies: 5 players test positive for virus at Florida camp

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies say five players have tested positive for COVID-19 this week at the team's spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida. The team also said Friday that three...

Jun 19, 2020

Former NFL-CFL player Vaughn Martin looking to help during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - Life after football has been anything but dull for Vaughn Martin. After finishing his pro career in 2016 with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, Martin entered the business world, co-foundin...

Jun 19, 2020

Canadian international Lindsay Agnew signs with North Carolina Courage

CARY, N.C. - Canadian international Lindsay Agnew, who played for Sydney FC in Australia's W-League Grand Final in March, has signed a one-year contract plus an option with the defending NWSL cha...

Jun 19, 2020