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Canadian women's hockey team yearns for international competition

Canadian women's hockey team yearns for international competition

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team is in desperate need of international games. Gina Kingsbury hopes a Rivalry Series against the United States can happen this winter.
3 on 3 hockey league plans to start inaugural season in June

3 on 3 hockey league plans to start inaugural season in June

NEW YORK — A few years after a 3-on-3 basketball league took the court, 3-on-3 hockey is launching next summer. The 3ICE league is set to announce lThursday it’s planning to start its inaugural season on June 20.
MLB says Turner violated protocols when he returned to field

MLB says Turner violated protocols when he returned to field

ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Turner violated coronavirus protocols when he celebrated with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates and he refused instructions from security to leave the field, behaviour that Major League Baseball said risked the safety of others
Frustrated coach Greg Vanney defends banged-up Toronto FC after second straight loss

Frustrated coach Greg Vanney defends banged-up Toronto FC after second straight loss

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Forced to play most of the season away from home and suffering from an injury-ravaged lineup, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney blew a gasket Wednesday.
Sports' buy-in needed to prevent super-spreader potential: experts

Sports' buy-in needed to prevent super-spreader potential: experts

Sporting venues and games certainly have super-spreader potential but that risk can be minimized with buy-in from all involved, experts said Wednesday. The subject moved into the spotlight after L.A.
Raptors' Terence Davis arrested in New York after allegedly assaulting girlfriend

Raptors' Terence Davis arrested in New York after allegedly assaulting girlfriend

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis was arrested in New York City on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. According to an NYPD statement, the victim visited Davis at the Beekman Hotel in the lower Manhattan area at 8:30 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky reflects on the life, legacy of Joey Moss: 'He gave parents hope'

Wayne Gretzky reflects on the life, legacy of Joey Moss: 'He gave parents hope'

Wayne Gretzky and his teammates used to joke that Joey Moss would be a staple with the Edmonton Oilers long after their playing careers were finished. Turns out those future Hall of Famers had it spot on.
Canadian skateboarder Matt Berger awaits his sport's Olympic debut

Canadian skateboarder Matt Berger awaits his sport's Olympic debut

Matt Berger's grandmother Renee gave him a big-box store skateboard when he was four years old. Berger didn't touch it for over a year, until he was inspired by an older skateboarding cousin to give it a try.
Toronto FC rookie Ifunanyachi Achara looks to help those in need back home in Nigeria

Toronto FC rookie Ifunanyachi Achara looks to help those in need back home in Nigeria

TORONTO — Ifunanyachi Achara is a long way from home. But the Toronto FC rookie is watching Nigeria from a distance, not liking what he sees.
Junior hockey employment lawsuit on thin ice; judges refuse to OK $30-million deal

Junior hockey employment lawsuit on thin ice; judges refuse to OK $30-million deal

TORONTO — A $30-million settlement of three class actions over the alleged failure to pay junior hockey players the minimum wage has been thrown into jeopardy after three judges refused to sign off on the agreement.