National Sports

Canadiens announce program for event staff affected by COVID-19 closures

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced an assistance program on Sunday for their 1,200 game-day employees without work after the National Hockey League suspended its season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 15, 2020 12:14 PM Read more >

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Mar 15, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >

UFC plans to keep staging MMA shows, looks for new venues to host fight cards

LAS VEGAS — UFC president Dana White says the UFC will continue staging fights despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 15, 2020 8:07 AM Read more >

Rugby Canada suspends all sanctioned sport activities due to COVID-19 virus

LANGFORD, B.C. — Rugby Canada has joined its hockey and soccer counterparts in suspending "all sanctioned rugby activities nationally" until at least April 10 due to COVID-19.

Mar 15, 2020 7:20 AM Read more >

Call for coaching codes of conduct after harassment allegations at UVic

VANCOUVER — Post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are being urged to create coaching codes of conduct after verbal abuse complaints were made against a rowing coach at the University of Victoria.

Mar 15, 2020 1:00 AM Read more >

Coronavirus fears lead to cancellation ECHL 2019-20 season and playoffs

PRINCETON, United States — The ECHL has cancelled the rest of its 2019-20 season.

Mar 14, 2020 6:19 PM Read more >

Canada's John Makdessi, Randa Markos both beaten on UFC card in Brazil

BRASILIA, Brazil — Canadians John (The Bull) Makdessi and Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos both went down to defeat Saturday on a UFC Fight Night card.

Mar 14, 2020 5:57 PM Read more >

Canoe Kayak Canada cancels Olympic and Paralympic team trials due to coronavirus

OTTAWA — Canoe Kayak Canada announced that they have cancelled their upcoming Olympic and Paralympic team trials due to the novel coronavirus.

Mar 14, 2020 5:41 PM Read more >

Canada's Olympic champ Wiebe, teammate Lappage book their Tokyo tickets

OTTAWA — The official raised Canadian Erica Wiebe's arm to signal a victory, and her guaranteed spot at the Tokyo Olympics. The gesture was more for show, though, with no fans in attendance to recognize her accomplishment.

Mar 14, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

Flames won't pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Oilers offer assistance

The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season.

Mar 14, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >