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NHL Notebook: Players ponder playing in empty arenas amid coronavirus fears
Mitch Marner has never played a game without fans. Even as a kid trying to hone his skills in frigid minor hockey arenas, there was always a parent, a sibling, a friend or even stranger...
Mar 14, 2020

Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus
SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday a ban on all large gatherings in the three counties ...
Mar 14, 2020

Canada's Marchand off to strong start on Symetra Tour after considering retiring
Brittany Marchand was ready to call it quits. She was worn down and frustrated after a disappointing sophomore season on the LPGA Tour. Marchand didn't touch her clubs for three weeks after the final ...
Mar 14, 2020

Juventus player Rugani tests positive for coronavirus
MILAN - Italian soccer club Juventus announced Wednesday that one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19. Rugani, who also plays for the Italian national team, is th...
Mar 14, 2020

World figure skating champs in Montreal cancelled due to COVID-19
Nam Nguyen was driving home to Toronto from a training session in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Wednesday, but pulled his car over to learn the bad news that would end his competitive figure skating se...
Mar 14, 2020

Wolfpack end losing streak with win over Huddersfield in Challenge Cup play
HUDDERSFIELD, England - Gareth O'Brien kicked 10 points to help the Toronto Wolfpack bounce back from six straight Super League losses with a dominant 18-0 victory Wednesday over the Huddersfield...
Mar 14, 2020

CP NewsAlert: NBA suspending season until further notice because of coronavirus
NEW YORK - The NBA is suspending its season after Wednesday night's games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns. More coming. The Canadian Press
Mar 14, 2020

Raptors head coach launches Nick Nurse Foundation to support children's programs
TORONTO - Raptors head coach Nick Nurse hopes to leave a legacy in Toronto that goes far beyond basketball. He officially launched the Nick Nurse Foundation, a charity that will help implement basketb...
Mar 14, 2020

NCAA tournaments are on - for now - but mostly without fans
The NCAA basketball tournaments are on - for now - though the buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments will take place in mostly empty arenas. Trying to avoid spreading the new coronav...
Mar 14, 2020

Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Oilers 4-2 to move into wild-card spot
EDMONTON - The night started normally for the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Then, things quickly changed. Kyle Connor had a pair of third-period goals as the Jets...
Mar 14, 2020