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Sudan protest image wins World Press Photo award, Canadian snags top sports prize
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – An emotion-charged photo of a young man illuminated by cellphone lights…
Sudan protest image wins prestigious World Press Photo award
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – An emotion-charged photo of a young man illuminated by cellphone lights…
NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. – Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come…
5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus
Your daily look at late-breaking news and stories that are being talked about: 1. COURT…
Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager
CALGARY – The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome…
Connor Hellebuyck on Jets’ season: ‘We had something special going’
Connor Hellebuyck felt like his Winnipeg Jets were on the cusp of something special when…
RBC Canadian Open cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
TORONTO – The 2020 RBC Canadian Open, one of the jewels of the country’s sports…
Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was ‘trying year’
Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Athletes, teams, celebs are ‘All In’ to feed hungry
With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming because of…
Women’s sports likely to bear brunt of coronavirus fallout
Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention…
Raptors guard Norm Powell studying sign language, Spanish during hiatus
Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell has been using this forced down time to brush up…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
No more bets: March revenue plunges as virus shuts casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Revenue from casinos in numerous U.S. states plunged in March as…
Canadian Elite Basketball League postponing start date until at least June
COVID-19 has forced another Canadian sports league to push back its start date. The Canadian…
Former partners say Ayesha Curry has ‘gutted’ their value
LOS ANGELES – A celebrity branding company on Wednesday sued Ayesha Curry, the food and…
Pro wrestling ‘essential’ under Florida governor’s order
ORLANDO, Fla. – Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS – Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due…
Canadians rush to prepare their wills amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty
TORONTO – Nadine Parker couldn’t have guessed that she’d be writing her will at the…
Karnisovas sets course to boost Bulls toward ultimate prize
CHICAGO – Arturas Karnisovas developed a passion for the Chicago Bulls when he was a…
Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020
WASHINGTON – A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama announced support Monday for making it…
New COVID-19 measures and the rush on wills; In The News for April 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Libertarians debate: How to respond to coronavirus pandemic?
NEW YORK – Steve Baker, one of the British parliament’s leading libertarians, was nearly in…