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Wolfpack on hold as 4 players go into self-isolation after showing mild symptoms

Four Toronto Wolfpack players have been told to self-isolate after experiencing "mild possible symptoms of COVID-19." The transatlantic rugby league team, which is currently based in England,&nbs...

Mar 15, 2020

NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season

NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The...

Mar 15, 2020

Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000

CALGARY - A fundraiser for hourly workers at the Scotiabank Saddledome has raised over $39,000 after the company that owns the Calgary Flames told hourly staff they wouldn't receive pay for lost shift...

Mar 15, 2020

UFC plans to keep staging MMA shows, looks for new venues to host fight cards

LAS VEGAS - UFC president Dana White says the UFC will continue staging fights despite the COVID-19 outbreak. "Unless there's a total shutdown of the country, where people can't leave their houses and...

Mar 15, 2020

Call for coaching codes of conduct after harassment allegations at UVic

VANCOUVER - Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are being urged to create coaching codes of conduct after verbal abuse complaints were made against a rowing coach at the University of Vict...

Mar 15, 2020

Flames won't pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Oilers offer assistance

The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The Flames sent an email to their hourly and event ...

Mar 14, 2020

Reds' Trevor Bauer organizing 'sandlot' game in Arizona

PHOENIX - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he is organizing a "sandlot" baseball game. He also is trying to raise $1 million for Major League Baseball game-day staff who could be affected by ...

Mar 14, 2020

Canadian curling continues to get hammered by novel coronavirus cancellations

Brad Gushue's curling team will not wear the Maple Leaf in Scotland and Canada has lost more world championships because of concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The World Curling Federation canc...

Mar 14, 2020

Raptors "travel party" tests negative for coronavirus after contact with Jazz

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have received a clean bill of health. All players and staff received negative results from their COVID-19 tests, the team said in a statement on Saturday. "Those who...

Mar 14, 2020

Canada's Olympic champ Wiebe, teammate Lappage book their Tokyo tickets

OTTAWA - Canada's Olympic wrestling champion Erica Wiebe has booked her ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. The 30-year-old from Stittsville, Ont., won her semifinal bout at 76 kilograms at the Pan-American...

Mar 14, 2020