Canada ‘likely’ to drop vaccine mandates, permitting unvaccinated athletes to play
Unvaccinated professional athletes like MLB players could be permitted to play in Toronto in the playoffs should the Blue Jays make…
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Canadian men finish strong in wheelchair basketball loss to Turkey at U23 worlds
Still searching for their first victory, Canada's men continue to progress on the court and impress their coach at the…
Andre De Grasse withdraws from men’s 200m at world championships
Canada's six-time Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse has withdrawn from the men's 200 metres at the World Athletics Championships in…
Bianca Andreescu prepared on all fronts for grass season in search of 1st Wimbledon win
Of all the high highs and low lows in Bianca Andreescu's tennis career, hardly any have come on grass. Now,…
Novak Djokovic set to defend Wimbledon title; COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory
Novak Djokovic will be permitted to defend his Wimbledon title after organizers at the All England Club stated players will not…
Alphonso Davies training, says he’ll return to game action ‘soon’ with Bayern Munich
Canadian star Alphonso Davies stated he is back training with Bayern Munich and hopes to be back in action "soon"…
Novak Djokovic says he will opt out of future Grand Slams with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
In his first interview since being deported from Australia last month, Novak Djokovic reiterated his stance on not getting vaccinated against COVID-19…
Fleury returns from COVID-19 isolation to post win at Scotties
Skip Tracy Fleury came out of COVID-19 isolation and threw a last-rock takeout for a big triumph on Thursday. The…
Formula One declares mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for paddock staff
Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without…
Rafael Nadal rallies to win Australian Open, claim men’s record 21st Grand Slam title
Searching for inspiration when he was down two sets and facing triple break point, with his prospects of winning a…
Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its COVID-19 vaccination requirement ended the No. 1-ranked…
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies tests positive for COVID-19
Bayern Munich says Canadian star Alphonso Davies has joined the list of players to test positive for COVID-19. The Bundesliga…
Liverpool ask for postponement in Carabao Cup semifinal vs. Arsenal due to COVID-19
Liverpool have formally requested the postponement of Thursday's Carabao Cup semifinal first-leg tie versus Arsenal due to a further outbreak of COVID-19…
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova tests positive for COVID-19, isolating in Australia
French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has tested positive for COVID-19, casting doubt on her place in the Australian Open beginning Jan. 17.…
Ralf Rangnick laments slow Man United progress, cites COVID-19 disruption
Ralf Rangnick has said Manchester United have not made as much progress as he had hoped in the first month of his…
COVID-19 depleted Raptors suffer hard 45-point loss to Cavaliers
Kevin Love and Darius Garland scored 22 points apiece, and the Cleveland Cavaliers tied their franchise record with 46 points…
Liverpool-Leeds United clash on Boxing Day postponed as Premier League COVID-19 crisis continues
Liverpool's clash versus Leeds United at Anfield on Sunday has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitor’s squad,…
Premier League’s COVID-19 crisis continues with six additional matches postponed
The Premier League continued to be hit by COVID-19 Omicron variant surges in the United Kingdom on Thursday, with six…
Andreescu to sit out Australian Open after trying 2021 season mentally
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, stating she'd like more…
Max Verstappen calm on COVID-19 threat to F1 title, Lewis Hamilton weary
Formula One leader Max Verstappen stated he was not worrying about COVID-19 affecting the championship outcome but rival Lewis Hamilton remained wary as countries…
Aryna Sabalenka returns from positive COVID-19 test with win at Kremlin Cup
In her first match since reaching the US Open semifinals and subsequently testing positive for COVID-19, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Ajla…
Nets’ Kyrie Irving could lose millions according to NBA, NBPA agreement on salary reduction for unvaccinated players
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have agreed to a reduction in pay of 1/91.6 of a player's…
Defending champ Bianca Andreescu, fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez ready to storm Indian Wells
Canada's young tennis stars, including defending champion Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez of U.S. Open acclaim are taking to…
Canadian multi-sport athlete Georgia Simmerling retires after 4 Olympic Games
Canadian multi-sport athlete Georgia Simmerling has announced her retirement from professional sport. The Vancouver, B.C., native — who in 2016…
Amanda Nunes tests positive for COVID-19; Bantamweight title defense vs. Julianna Pena off
Amanda Nunes, the pound-for-pound best female fighter in the UFC, will have to wait a little longer for the next…
Novak Djokovic on competing at Olympic Games: Historic gold medal outweighs empty seats
The prospect of winning an Olympic gold medal for Serbia outweighs the disappointment of playing in an empty venue at…
Alex de Minaur withdraws from Tokyo after testing positive for virus
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has been forced to withdraw from the Olympic Games after testing positive for COVID-19,…
Blue Jays announce July 30 return to Toronto after receiving government approval
It's been nearly 22 months since Toronto Blue Jays fans have been able to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr., tear the…
Fury tests positive; Wilder bout postponed
The heavyweight championship saga in 2021 took another unexpected turn on Thursday. The championship trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay…
Djokovic, Murray win as rain disrupts Wimbledon
Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, two years minus two weeks from the last time a meaningful match was played…