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Newfoundland and Labrador's Gushue beats Nunavut's Higgs at Tim Hortons Brier
KINGSTON, Ont. - Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador defeated Nunavut's Jake Higgs 7-2 on Tuesday morning at the Tim Hortons Brier. The two-time national men's curling champion led 5-0 ...
Mar 3, 2020
Chanel hosts pared-down show as virus keeps many VIPs away
PARIS - Chanel staged a comparatively low-key affair for Paris Fashion Week as the coronavirus outbreak kept many of the regular VIPs and fashion editors away. The stalwart Parisian design house strea...
Mar 3, 2020
Alberta releases list of parks to be closed or partially closed
EDMONTON - Alberta has released a list of cuts it is making to the parks system, including 20 full or partial closures.The public will be barred from 11 of those parks, while nine will be accessible b...
Mar 3, 2020
Canadian Abel strikes gold twice in final day of Diving World Series in Montreal
MONTREAL - Jennifer Abel added to her trophy case at the FINA Diving World Series on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who had already won a gold medal with Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu in the women's three-metre ...
Mar 3, 2020
Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?
TOKYO - The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 - less than five months away. The Paralympic...
Mar 3, 2020
Wild's Fiala, Predators' Ellis, Avs' Francouz named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Fial...
Mar 3, 2020
Chipper Jones joins ESPN lineup as game analyst
BRISTOL, Conn. - Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones has joined the ESPN lineup. The former Atlanta Braves star will work as a major league analyst, primarily on weeknight and holiday games. He'l...
Mar 3, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Matt Shoemaker looks good in return
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto right-hander Matt Shoemaker enjoyed a strong return from a long-term knee injury, leading the Blue Jays to a 4-0 pre-season win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Mo...
Mar 3, 2020
Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook to race one more time before retirement
CALGARY - Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook says he's retiring at the end of this season. After 12 years on the national team, the 31-year-old from Ottawa intends to make Sunday's super giant slalom i...
Mar 3, 2020
Canadian world championships survive new coronavirus cancellations so far
Upcoming world championships in Canadian cities have so far avoided cancellation, but the new coronavirus continues to lay waste to other sporting events around the world and impact Can...
Mar 3, 2020