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Former Canadian youth international defender Brandon John joins Atletico Ottawa

OTTAWA — Expansion Atletico Ottawa has added former Canadian youth international defender Brandon John to its Canadian Premier League roster.

Mar 23, 2020 2:32 PM Read more >

Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots

BOSTON — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. Hoyer was released by Indianapolis on Saturday.

Mar 23, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

NHLPA head Don Fehr on pandemic: 'It's difficult to wrap your arms around'

Don Fehr's phone has been glued to the side of his head since the COVID-19 outbreak brought sports, and much of society, to a screeching halt.

Mar 23, 2020 1:11 PM Read more >

Canada's withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics shows it's about more than medals

Canada's Olympic community hopes its bold move to withdraw from this summer's Tokyo Olympics sends a message to Canadians and people from around the world — this is about much more than medals.

Mar 23, 2020 1:04 PM Read more >

UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA formally postponed the Champions League final on Monday — an inevitable move with European soccer in total shutdown and four Round of 16 games yet to be completed.

Mar 23, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Promising Canadian sailor already faces plenty of challenges on Olympic journey

Just 20, promising Canadian sailor James Juhasz was already targeting the 2024 Olympics.

Mar 23, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series because of COVID-19

CALGARY — World-renowned in the equestrian community, Spruce Meadows has cancelled its summer tournament season because of COVID-19.

Mar 23, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women's player of the year

Sabrina Ionescu capped off a unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club.

Mar 23, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Azerbaijan GP off; no F1 race until mid-June at the earliest

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was postponed Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak, delaying the start of the Formula One season until the middle of June at the earliest.

Mar 23, 2020 8:04 AM Read more >

Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen -- but in 2021, not 2020

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.

Mar 23, 2020 7:11 AM Read more >