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Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Oilers 4-2 to move into wild-card spot

EDMONTON — The night started normally for the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Then, things quickly changed.

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Canada loses another world championship as figure skating event cancelled

For the second time in five days, a world championship in Canada for a major winter sport was cancelled because of the spread of COVID-19.

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NCAA tournaments are on - for now - but mostly without fans

The NCAA basketball tournaments are on — for now — though the buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments will take place in mostly empty arenas.

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Raptors head coach launches Nick Nurse Foundation to support children's programs

TORONTO — Raptors head coach Nick Nurse hopes to leave a legacy in Toronto that goes far beyond basketball.

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CP NewsAlert: NBA suspending season until further notice because of coronavirus

NEW YORK — The NBA is suspending its season after Wednesday night's games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns. More coming. The Canadian Press

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Wolfpack end losing streak with win over Huddersfield in Challenge Cup play

HUDDERSFIELD, England — Gareth O'Brien kicked 10 points to help the Toronto Wolfpack bounce back from six straight Super League losses with a dominant 18-0 victory Wednesday over the Huddersfield Giants in the fifth round of the Coral Challenge Cup.

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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 season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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