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Column: Vince Carter knew end was near, but not this soon
ATLANTA - Vince Carter leaned back in his seat, dabbed his eyes and struggled to contain his emotions. He knew his playing days were coming to an end. Yet, after almost 22 seasons in the NBA, longer t...
Mar 14, 2020

Men's curling world championship in Glasgow, Scotland cancelled due to COVID-19
GLASGOW, United Kingdom - The men's curling world championship in Glasgow, Scotland, was cancelled this morning. The World Curling Federation confirmed the decision in accordance with the Sc...
Mar 14, 2020

Quebec woman, Italian companion released in West Africa: Champagne
MONTREAL - A Canadian woman and her Italian travelling companion who were suspected to have been abducted in West Africa 15 months ago have been released. Edith Blais, 35, of Sherbrooke, Que...
Mar 14, 2020

Ontario rolls out $10-million ad campaign to boost public awareness of COVID-19
Ontario is rolling out a $10-million ad campaign meant to boost public awareness about COVID-19 and keep residents informed of the latest developments related to the outbreak. The ads will roll o...
Mar 14, 2020

Iraq officials: 2nd attack in days hits base with US troops
BAGHDAD - A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad on Saturday, Iraqi security officials said, just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen,...
Mar 14, 2020

Cavalry FC signs centre back Robert Boskovic on loan from Toronto FC 2
CALGARY - Cavalry FC has acquired Robert Boskovic from Toronto FC on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old centre back from Mississauga, Ont., played more than 50 games for Toronto FC 2 p...
Mar 14, 2020

Canadian boxing team in holding pattern after Olympic trial event cancelled
Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold had been trying to tune out negative COVID-19 news and focus solely on training and her quest for a Tokyo Olympic berth. But the two-time Pan American Games champion woke u...
Mar 14, 2020

SMU's Dickerson, Alcorn's McNair selected to college hall
Eric Dickerson from SMU, Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch from Nebraska and the late Steve McNair from Alcorn State are among 17 players selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame....
Mar 14, 2020

Overwatch League opts to play esports games online due to COVID-19 outbreak
TORONTO - The Toronto Defiant esports team has cancelled its planned Overwatch League event in Toronto next month because of concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. "In the spirit of acting responsibly a...
Mar 14, 2020

CFL regional, national combines to go ahead amid concerns over COVID-19 spread
TORONTO - The CFL announced Wednesday it's going ahead with its regional combines as well as its national combine in Toronto as worries over the spread of COVID-19 caused the cancellation of sporting ...
Mar 14, 2020