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Canadian teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar waits on Lakers Gaming start

Taken seventh overall in the 2020 NBA 2K League draft by Lakers Gaming, Calgary teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar was looking forward to honing his esports skills. But with the NBA 2K League season ...

Mar 26, 2020

Hockey gear manufacturer Bauer gets green light to make visors for medical staff

MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders. The company says it has modifie...

Mar 26, 2020

German clubs pledge cash for clubs struggling for revenue

DSSELDORF, Germany - Four German soccer clubs have pledged a combined 20 million euros ($21.9 million) to support other teams struggling to stay afloat after games in the country were suspended becaus...

Mar 26, 2020

Royals new owner patiently awaiting rescheduled opening day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The morning dawned bright and sunny over Kauffman Stadium, just to the east of downtown Kansas City. The outfield grass was a perfectly manicured ocean of green, the infield dirt br...

Mar 26, 2020

IndyCar goes virtual racing as it waits to get back on track

IndyCar isn't sure when it can get its cars on track to officially start the season. For now, the series will follow the lead of other racing leagues and go virtual. IndyCar's first iRacing event will...

Mar 26, 2020

Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing

TOKYO - The Tokyo Olympics need new dates for the opening and closing ceremonies in 2021. Nothing much can get done until those dates are worked out by the International Olympic Committee, the Japanes...

Mar 26, 2020

Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021

DSSELDORF, Germany - Even if it takes an extra year, Nino Salukvadze will still be aiming for an Olympic record. The Georgian shooter has competed at every Olympics since 1988, where she won a gold me...

Mar 26, 2020

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looking to keep Canadian football fans informed

TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie hasn't forgotten about CFL fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league's commissioner will hold a video town hall question-and-answer session with football su...

Mar 25, 2020

Timberwolves' Towns says mother hospitalized with COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother is hospitalized and in a medically-induced coma after contracting the coronavirus. Towns talked about the condition of hi...

Mar 25, 2020

NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets

The NHL's chief medical officer said Wednesday he expects the coronavirus pandemic to get worse before it gets better in North America and differences across 31 markets are likely to affect when playe...

Mar 25, 2020