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Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19

Thousands of varsity athletes in limbo as universities grapple with COVID-19

Arjay Shelley is keeping fit and strong by pushing his mom's black Subaru SUV around the parking lot at Port Moody Secondary School. His mom Ambra sits in the driver's seat and steers.
$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park

$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — The $1-million Pepsi North America Cup will be run Aug. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The race, Canada's richest harness event, was originally set for June 20 but was postponed last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to deal

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to deal

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to a one-year deal Tuesday. The five-foot-10, 213-pound Onyeka spent three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts before being released last week.
NHL's plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle

NHL's plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle

The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complicated further should the U.S.
Vancouver-based MMA champion Bibiano Fernandes awaits next title defence

Vancouver-based MMA champion Bibiano Fernandes awaits next title defence

Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes really is a champion in waiting these days.
Old Trafford cricket ground plans for social-distancing fans

Old Trafford cricket ground plans for social-distancing fans

MANCHESTER, England — The Old Trafford cricket ground is spearheading plans in England to try to bring fans back into a sports venue during the coronavirus pandemic.
With Kenny Got Work leading the way, Raptors Uprising GC on early-season roll

With Kenny Got Work leading the way, Raptors Uprising GC on early-season roll

TORONTO — While the Toronto Raptors await the resumption of their title defence, Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has quietly got off to an MVP start to the NBA 2K League.
CAS to hear Man City's appeal against 2-year ban in June

CAS to hear Man City's appeal against 2-year ban in June

GENEVA — Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European soccer will be heard over three days in June, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday. CAS set aside June 8-10 for the case.
Woodbine Entertainment establishes date for $1-million Queen's Plate

Woodbine Entertainment establishes date for $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO — The $1-million Queen's Plate will remain North America's longest, continuously run stakes race. Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson announced Monday the opening leg of Canada's Triple Crown will be run Sept. 12 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Source: Woodbine Entertainment establishes date for $1-million Queen's Plate

Source: Woodbine Entertainment establishes date for $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO — The $1-million Queen's Plate will remain North America's longest, continuously run stakes race. According to a source, Woodbine Entertainment will stage the opening leg of Canada's Triple Crown on Sept. 12 at Woodbine Racetrack.