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Harper, Matz latest MLBers to contribute to virus relief

NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts. Harper and his wife, Kay...

Apr 03, 2020

Wickens hopes iRace will be 1st step back on IndyCar journey

INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams. When his Formula One hopes fizzled, Wickens worked his way back through the ranks to compete in the IndyCar Series. When doctors told him he ...

Apr 03, 2020

Sens offer use of CTC, other facilities to Ontario government amid pandemic

The Ottawa Senators have offered use of the Canadian Tire Centre, the building's nine adjacent parking lots, and three other community arenas affiliated with the team to the Ontari...

Apr 03, 2020

CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association to adopt the role of educators. As the threat of a shortened '20 CFL season increases daily because o...

Apr 03, 2020

Raptors president Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by deputy at NBA Finals

TORONTO - Raptors president Masai Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by a sheriff's deputy before a shoving altercation between the two men at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA Finals. In...

Apr 03, 2020

Rugby Canada preparing for financial hit due to COVID-19 shutdown of the sport

TORONTO - World rugby is taking a financial beating because of the COVID-19 shutdown. USA Rugby, its bottom line battered, has already filed for bankruptcy. Rugby Canada is expecting a sizable hit. Ho...

Apr 03, 2020

Raptors head coach Nurse '100 per cent' committed to Canada's push for Olympic spot

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says he is "100 per cent" committed to coaching Canada's men's basketball team when it continues its push for a spot at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Nurse stated h...

Apr 03, 2020

General managers calling names from home for OHL Priority Selection draft

TORONTO - This time last year, the Guelph Storm were playing their way to an Ontario Hockey League title and a spot in the Memorial Cup. But with the remainder of the 2019-20 regul...

Apr 03, 2020

Powell hopes to compete for Canada after promising NBA season cut short

Dwight Powell was enjoying a season unlike any other. His Dallas Mavericks were on a path for the NBA playoffs - finally - and Powell was excited about playing a key role in Canada...

Apr 03, 2020

Italian defensive lineman Dalle Piagge anxious to attend CFL's global combine

Like many Italians, Lorenzo Dalle Piagge's life has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the Italian government imposed a nationwide lockdown - which it has sin...

Apr 03, 2020