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Deputy chief of public health says challenges remain for Raptors to play at home
Canada’s deputy chief of public health says the Toronto Raptors have presented a good plan…
“I like to compete against the best” – De Grasse disappointed he won’t race Coleman
The world’s fastest men have never intimidated Andre De Grasse. He prefers to measure himself…
Raptors president Ujiri hopes his team can play in Toronto as COVID-19 cases spike
TORONTO – Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he hopes his team will play the next…
Alberta plans joint men’s and women’s curling championship, no “bubble”
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. – Alberta intends to hold its provincial men’s and women’s curling championships…
COVID-19 lockdown begins in Manitoba and “The Good Doctor:” In The News for Nov. 12
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
NHLers weigh in on the idea of an all-Canadian division: ‘It would be pretty unique’
Mitch Marner was asked recently about the possibility of the NHL going with an all-Canadian…
Michigan defenceman Power out of Canadian junior team selection camp
CALGARY – The University of Michigan will not release defenceman Owen Power to participate in…
James Duthie shares some of hockey’s greatest untold stories in ‘Beauties’
James Duthie faced a big problem. After conducting dozens of interviews for a compilation of…
Winnipeg Jets sign top draft pick Cole Perfetti to entry-level contract
Cole Perfetti says physically holding his first contract with the Winnipeg Jets was surreal. The…
Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to colourful analyst, dies at age 97
Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to Canadian hockey icon as a colourful TV…
NHL teams, players release statements and tributes following death of Alex Trebek
OTTAWA – Members of the hockey world are mourning the death of Alex Trebek, the…
Quebec’s World Cup moguls, aerials to relocate to Calgary
CALGARY – A pair of World Cup freestyle ski events in Quebec are moving to…
Stars long gone, but intriguing names still available in NHL free agency
NHL free agency during the COVID-19 pandemic was always going to be different. The salary…
“I’m trying to be creative” – Mandy Bujold turns to technology in absence of sparring
Boxer Mandy Bujold wears sensors in her hand wraps that measure the power and speed…
Winnipeg Jets bring back journeyman forward Marko Dano on one-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Marko Dano to a one-year, two-way contract worth…
Like the NHL, Electronic Arts forced to adapt to pandemic in making hockey game
TORONTO – Like the NHL, EA Sports was forced to adapt to the pandemic. While…
In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned
The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming…
Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety
OTTAWA – Air travellers will be able to apply within two weeks for unique codes…
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman William Lagesson to two-year contract
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman William Lagesson to a two-year contract. The…
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day
DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons’…
Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
WASHINGTON – Just past noon on Election Day, after casting her vote where the NBA’s…
NHL trailblazer Willie O’Ree looks back on journey: ‘I felt like I could do anything’
Willie O’Ree was 14 or 15 years old when he broke through his first barrier.…
Edmonton Oilers sign Draisaitl teammate Dominik Kahun
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Dominik Kahun, who has experience playing alongside…
Mental health awareness, suicide prevention program now available across CJHL
Bill Chow remembers what conversations surrounding mental health entailed during his youth. For the most…