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Canada votes for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in World Rugby elections

Canada votes for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in World Rugby elections

Rugby Canada has cast its vote for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in the World Rugby elections. Beaumont has faced a stiff challenge from current vice-chairman Agustin Pichot in the race to oversee the world governing body of rugby.
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time.
MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules

MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules

Major League Soccer is easing its training restrictions, allowing clubs to use their practice fields but only for individual workouts and under strict rules.
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office

Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office

CHICAGO — Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities.
EPL steps up plans to restart in neutral stadiums in June

EPL steps up plans to restart in neutral stadiums in June

The English Premier League stepped up planning on Friday to try to resume in neutral stadiums, holding separate talks with the government and its clubs to determine the necessary health measures and logistics.
York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022

York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022

TORONTO — York 9 FC head coach Jimmy Brennan has signed a new contract with the Canadian Premier League club that runs through 2021, with a club option for 2022.
NHLers feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic

NHLers feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic

Connor McDavid vividly remembers the thrill of the 2015 NHL draft. Hearing his name called by the Edmonton Oilers, the roar of the crowd, climbing on stage, the hand shake with commissioner Gary Bettman, pulling on a crisp, new jersey.
NHLers feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic

NHLers feel for top prospects in unusual draft year because of pandemic

Connor McDavid vividly remembers the thrill of the 2015 NHL draft. Hearing his name called by the Edmonton Oilers, the roar of the crowd, climbing on stage, the hand shake with commissioner Gary Bettman, pulling on a crisp, new jersey.
Instead of playing rugby at home this weekend, Canada captain works out and waits

Instead of playing rugby at home this weekend, Canada captain works out and waits

Ghislaine Landry was supposed to lead her country out on the field this weekend at the HSBC Canada Women's Sevens in Langford, B.C. Instead the Canada captain is some 3,400 kilometres away, sharing workout videos and waiting for rugby to return.
Pangos, Ennis among Canadian basketball players weathering COVID-19 abroad

Pangos, Ennis among Canadian basketball players weathering COVID-19 abroad

Dylan Ennis posted a video on social media on Sunday of his young daughter Amiyah, toddling at full speed toward the camera, giggling with delight.