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Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?
TOKYO - The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 - less than five months away. The Paralympic...
Mar 3, 2020
Wild's Fiala, Predators' Ellis, Avs' Francouz named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Fial...
Mar 3, 2020
Chipper Jones joins ESPN lineup as game analyst
BRISTOL, Conn. - Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones has joined the ESPN lineup. The former Atlanta Braves star will work as a major league analyst, primarily on weeknight and holiday games. He'l...
Mar 3, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Matt Shoemaker looks good in return
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto right-hander Matt Shoemaker enjoyed a strong return from a long-term knee injury, leading the Blue Jays to a 4-0 pre-season win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Mo...
Mar 3, 2020
Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook to race one more time before retirement
CALGARY - Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook says he's retiring at the end of this season. After 12 years on the national team, the 31-year-old from Ottawa intends to make Sunday's super giant slalom i...
Mar 3, 2020
Canadian world championships survive new coronavirus cancellations so far
Upcoming world championships in Canadian cities have so far avoided cancellation, but the new coronavirus continues to lay waste to other sporting events around the world and impact Can...
Mar 3, 2020
NHL sticking with emergency backup goalie rule despite wild scene in Toronto
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Dale Tallon had a sinking feeling. With his team chasing Toronto for the Atlantic Division's final playoff spot, the Florida Panthers' general manager - like most fans and ...
Mar 3, 2020
Kohlenberg "living the big dream" with Team Nunavut at the Tim Hortons Brier
KINGSTON, Ont. - New to the territory, longtime curler Dale Kohlenberg walked into the Iqaluit Curling Club last fall and said he'd like to join a league and play on a competitive curling te...
Mar 3, 2020
Draisaitl has 4 goals, 5 points as Oilers beat Predators 8-3
NASHVILLE - Teams don't score five goals in one period very often. Leon Draisaitl found a way to make the night even more memorable. The NHL's scoring leader had the first four-goal game of his career...
Mar 3, 2020
Perspective helps Canadian Mackenzie Hughes excel at Honda Classic
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes never lost faith in his game, even as he struggled through five consecutive missed cuts to start 2020. But Hughes' professional troubles paled in comparison to the suffering ...
Mar 3, 2020