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Bettman: NHL has to be ready to adapt and adjust as league prepares to open season

Bettman: NHL has to be ready to adapt and adjust as league prepares to open season

Gary Bettman was hoping to put his feet up, if only for a day or two.
Source: Pandemic will result in '21 Queen's Plate race being pushed back until August

Source: Pandemic will result in '21 Queen's Plate race being pushed back until August

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic will result in the Queen's Plate being pushed back for a second straight year. A source said Monday this year's race will be run Sunday Aug. 22 instead of its traditional date of late June due to the novel coronavirus.
'False positive' COVID-19 test behind Vancouver Canucks cancelling training camp

'False positive' COVID-19 test behind Vancouver Canucks cancelling training camp

VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 test for a Vancouver Canucks player came back with a "false positive" on Sunday, leading the team to cancel training camp for the day.
Bianca Back: Tennis star Andreescu slated to make long-awaited return in Melbourne

Bianca Back: Tennis star Andreescu slated to make long-awaited return in Melbourne

After a long wait, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu is finally set to make her return to competitive play. The 2019 U.S. Open champion will return to the court at the upcoming Melbourne Summer Series.
Star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson restructures contract with Blue Bombers

Star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson restructures contract with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with 2019 CFL most outstanding defensive player Willie Jefferson on a restructured contract.
British union says it is close to settlement over unpaid Toronto Wolfpack wages

British union says it is close to settlement over unpaid Toronto Wolfpack wages

The British union representing former Toronto Wolfpack players says it is close to a settlement in excess of $1 million with majority owner David Argyle over unpaid wages.
Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald looking forward to finally making PFL debut

Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald looking forward to finally making PFL debut

Thanks to the global pandemic and his move from Bellator to the Professional Fighters League, Canadian welterweight contender Rory (Red King) MacDonald has not fought since October 2019.
Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint

Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint

Paul Maurice was getting asked the usual training camp questions — line combinations, off-season moves, his thoughts on prospects hoping to crack the roster.
NHLers know season played in pandemic's shadow will present challenges

NHLers know season played in pandemic's shadow will present challenges

Geoff Ward predicted at the start of training camp that, despite all the precautions, the NHL would likely see COVID-19 insidiously find its way into locker rooms as the league attempts to play an un-bubbled season in the teeth of the pandemic's seco
Four swimmers included on eight-athlete academic all-Canadian team

Four swimmers included on eight-athlete academic all-Canadian team

TORONTO — Four swimmers are included on U Sports' annual list of its academic all-Canadians.
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