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Poirier: Cancellation of Canadian championships a bit of a relief amid uncertainty

Poirier: Cancellation of Canadian championships a bit of a relief amid uncertainty

TORONTO — The morning after the Canadian figure skating championships were cancelled due to COVID-19, virtually ending a season that never got off the ground, Paul Poirier went to the rink.
Toronto Maple Leafs docu-series to premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this year

Toronto Maple Leafs docu-series to premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this year

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have scored their own docu-series on Amazon Prime Video.
Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Brescacin and sign American DB Mike Tyson

Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Brescacin and sign American DB Mike Tyson

TORONTO — Mike Tyson is coming to the CFL. The Toronto Argonauts signed the American defensive back Wednesday, along with Canadian receiver Juwan Brescacin.
Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move

Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move

VANCOUVER — The City of Cranbrook, B.C., is suing its former hockey team as well as the Western Hockey League over the team's departure in 2019. The Kootenay Ice left for Manitoba before the start of the 2019-20 season, becoming the Winnipeg Ice.
Canadian international Cyle Larin keeps scoring for Turkey's Besiktas

Canadian international Cyle Larin keeps scoring for Turkey's Besiktas

ISTANBUL — Canadian Cyle Larin showed off his rich vein of form Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute as Besiktas downed Caykur Rizespor 1-0 to advance to the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces

Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces

Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog up his glasses.
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games

The image of Nick Nurse tugging his mask down to his chin to yell directions at a player, or to argue a call, has drawn the ire of COVID-19 conscientious Toronto Raptors fans.
Toronto Blue Jays sign president and CEO Mark Shapiro to five-year contract extension

Toronto Blue Jays sign president and CEO Mark Shapiro to five-year contract extension

Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro helped guide a rebuilding effort through most of his tenure with the team. Now he'll get a chance to try to finish the job.
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

TOKYO — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas.
Canadian Rebecca Marino qualifies for Australian Open after third straight win

Canadian Rebecca Marino qualifies for Australian Open after third straight win

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Rebecca Marino has qualified for the Australian Open, securing her first berth in a Grand Slam since 2013.
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