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Canadian curling's free agency underway early with teams making moves

A shortened curling season has meant an earlier start to what's become free agency in the sport.

Mar 16, 2020 5:44 PM Read more >

UFC forced to postpone its next 3 shows but says Khabib title fight will go on

LAS VEGAS — The UFC is postponing its next three fight cards in the wake of the latest restrictions in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 16, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Sovereign Awards postponed because of COVID-19

TORONTO — The 45th annual Sovereign Awards have been postponed because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in Canadian thoroughbred racing in 2019, was scheduled for April 16 in Vaughan, Ont.

Mar 16, 2020 4:49 PM Read more >

Tokyo Games on for now, but some Canadian athletes wonder how to get there

Sam Pedlow has time on his hands to wonder if he'll compete in beach volleyball at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Mar 16, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content

TORONTO — With the live sports schedule all but wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian sports television networks are turning to classic games and archival content to help fill the massive void.

Mar 16, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

CFL decision to cancel combines has forced agents to be innovative

TORONTO — The CFL's decision to shelve its remaining combines has forced agents like Darren Gill and Rob Fry to be innovative in getting general managers pertinent information about their draft-eligible clients.

Mar 16, 2020 3:46 PM Read more >

MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

Mar 16, 2020 2:59 PM Read more >

Blue Jays select Panik to 40-man roster, place Diaz on injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected infielder Joe Panik to the 40-man roster on Monday and placed right-handed pitcher Yennsy Diaz on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain. Panik, 29, batted .

Mar 16, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Rugby league season suspended until April 3 as 5th Wolfpack player self-isolates

English rugby league has been suspended until April 3 in the wake of news that a fifth member of the Toronto Wolfpack is in self-isolation after showing possible symptoms of COVID-19.

Mar 16, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Historic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak

LONDON — The annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, which dates back to 1829, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 16, 2020 11:56 AM Read more >