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SMU's Dickerson, Alcorn's McNair selected to college hall
Eric Dickerson from SMU, Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch from Nebraska and the late Steve McNair from Alcorn State are among 17 players selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame....
Mar 14, 2020

Overwatch League opts to play esports games online due to COVID-19 outbreak
TORONTO - The Toronto Defiant esports team has cancelled its planned Overwatch League event in Toronto next month because of concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. "In the spirit of acting responsibly a...
Mar 14, 2020

CFL regional, national combines to go ahead amid concerns over COVID-19 spread
TORONTO - The CFL announced Wednesday it's going ahead with its regional combines as well as its national combine in Toronto as worries over the spread of COVID-19 caused the cancellation of sporting ...
Mar 14, 2020

Canadian teen Thorsteinson eager to face big league bats in game against Jays
Canadian teenager Justin Thorsteinson wants to be challenged whenever he steps on a mound. If that means facing the most feared hitters in the Blue Jays lineup, he'll take it - gladly. Thorsteins...
Mar 14, 2020

Women's world hockey cancellation hits Nova Scotia player, coach hard
Blayre Turnbull was 10 years old when she saw the first women's world hockey championship played in her home province. A chance to follow in those players' footsteps was denied Saturday when...
Mar 14, 2020

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