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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

Blue Jays GM Atkins pitches idea of 7-inning doubleheaders

TORONTO - Seven-inning doubleheaders could be a way for big league teams to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins...

Mar 25, 2020

Canadian darts pro is self-isolation after earning his way back on tour

After winning his way back onto the pro darts tour, Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the final of the first event he competed in. But the COVID-19 outbreak has put a halt to pro darts, ...

Mar 25, 2020

Hockey gear manufacturer to switch from protecting players to medical staff

MONTREAL - Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer is offering to modify its production line to make protective visors for doctors, nurses and first responders. The prote...

Mar 25, 2020

Canadian international forward Brett Beukeboom retires from rugby

Canadian international lock Brett Beukeboom, captain of England's Cornish Pirates, has announced his retirement from rugby. The Pirates, who play in England's second-tier Championship, said ...

Mar 25, 2020

CFLPA tells players to prepare for the worst regarding COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO - The CFL hasn't pushed back the start of training camps and its 2020 regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. But new CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is telling players to...

Mar 25, 2020

Running coach Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada

OTTAWA - Canadian running coach Dave Scott-Thomas has been given a lifetime ban from track and field by Athletics Canada. Scott-Thomas has been accused of inappropriate relationships with athlete...

Mar 25, 2020

Bach invokes Trump in defence of Olympic decision

GENEVA - A day after officially postponing the Tokyo Olympics, IOC president Thomas Bach invoked comments by President Donald Trump to defend himself from criticism on Wednesday. Bach spoke to about 4...

Mar 25, 2020

Major League Soccer extends team training moratorium during COVID-19 outbreak

TORONTO - The season suspended because of COVID-19, Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through April 3. MLS training facilities remain closed with the exception of play...

Mar 25, 2020

Tokyo's delayed Olympics: Who pays bills for another year?

TOKYO - With the Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021, now comes the multi-billion-dollar question: Who pays the bills for the delay, and how large will they be? The most likely answer is - primarily J...

Mar 25, 2020