The Canadian PressDan Ralph For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The 18-year veteran quarterback headlines the Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s 2020 class that was unveiled Thursday. Burris, 45, got the nod in his first year of eligibility, becoming just the 21st […]
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The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Big East Conference has joined several other leagues in deciding to play only conference opponents during the fall sports season, if it’s able to play at all. The basketball-focused conference announced the […]
The Associated PressAndrew Seligman CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox arrived at spring training with plans to make a jump in the AL Central and their sights set on a playoff spot. Nothing has changed along those lines, except one key detail: They will have to do it in a […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO – Auston Matthews felt safe in Arizona – until he wasn’t. The star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month in his home state. Matthews shared the news as the team opened training camp ahead of […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON – As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada’s two “hub cities” say the temptation to celebrate – and flout physical distancing guidelines – may prove too great. “I can’t say no to a good time,” said […]
The Associated PressSimmi Buttar NEW YORK – With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is closer to one answer when it comes to player safety amid the coronavirus pandemic: face shields for the players’ helmets. The NFL and the players’ […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. A CBA extension is crucial to the […]
The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s Friday round of testing for the coronavirus. Bucks officials confirmed Sunday that they had closed the facility and that they aren’t planning […]
The Canadian Press The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Thursday while making three more additions to their player pool for the upcoming MLB season. Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker, infielder Patrick Kivlehan and outfielder Josh Palacios were added to the pool […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson Cameron Champ was added to the field in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit under a modified PGA Tour policy that allows players who test positive for the coronavirus to be eligible if they had no symptoms and get two negative test results at least 24 […]
The Associated Press BRACKLEY, England — Mercedes announced Monday that it will race in all-black cars for the 2020 Formula One season as it pledges to fight racism and improve team diversity. Six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will also race in black overalls for the […]
The Canadian PressNick Wells VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say the team is officially out of the running to act as a hub city as the NHL considers where to hold its playoffs. Canucks Sports and Entertainment, the company that operates the hockey franchise, thanked B.C. health officials for their […]
