La Liga president warns Barcelona to reduce wage bill or risk Lionel Messi contract
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Barcelona they risk not being able to register Lionel Messi next campaign if they don't reduce their wage…
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With Olympic dream on the line, Canada’s best swimmers must hold for applause
While many sporting events around the world have returned to pre-pandemic normalcy – with packed stadiums and raucous crowds – COVID-19…
Teofimo Lopez tests positive for COVID-19, bout vs. George Kambosos moved to Aug. 14
Teofimo Lopez has tested positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic. His Saturday fight vs. George Kambosos that was arranged to…
LPGA Tour’s Canadian stop cancelled for 2nd straight year due to pandemic
The LPGA Tour's lone Canadian stop will not take place for the second year in a row because of border…
Canada collapses late in 4th set en route to 4th straight loss in women’s volleyball
Canada's women remain winless in their Volleyball Nations League debut. They appeared on their win to snapping a 0-3 skid…
Damian Warner sets Canadian long jump record in bid for 6th Hypo Meeting title
Damian Warner set a Canadian and world best in the long jump on Saturday in his first decathlon since the 2019…
2021 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells rescheduled for October
The 2021 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, frequently referred to as tennis' "fifth major," has been rearranged for October.…
Canadian Olympic swimming trials pushed back to June, may move from Toronto
Canada's Olympic swim trials have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Ontario. The primary means of selection…
Canada withdraws from upcoming World Relays in Poland over COVID-19 concerns
Athletics Canada has withdrawn from the 2021 World Athletics Relays, which take place next month in Poland, due to COVID-19 concerns. The…
Stunned Canadian players head home after cancellation of women’s hockey worlds
Shock and disbelief gave way to a swirl of emotions as players on the Canadian women's hockey team packed their…
Real Madrid fail to keep pace with Atleti after draw with Getafe
A heavily depleted Real Madrid side scraped a 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday in La Liga to fall three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.…
Canada’s Andre De Grasse opens season with a fast 9.99 in Florida
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse opened the outdoor season with a fast time on Saturday. The three-time Olympic medalist…
Man City stroll into Champions League quarterfinals
Manchester City marched into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season after a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on…
Portuguese Grand Prix confirmed as third race of F1 season
The Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao will feature for a second consecutive year as the third race on the 2021…
5 Raptors ruled out for rescheduled game vs. Pistons due to COVID-19 protocols
A greatly reduced Raptors team will host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in Toronto's temporary home of Tampa, Fla. The…
Women provide successful test of Calgary’s curling bubble ahead of Brier
All systems are go for the Canadian men's curling championship after the women proved elite curling can happen in a…
Raptors’ COVID-19 issues worsen, forcing postponement of Sunday game against Bulls
After dodging COVID-19 for almost half of the NBA campaign, the Toronto Raptors have been dealt a big blow. The…
Serena Williams outlasts challenge from teen Anastasia Potapova to advance at Australian Open
Serena Williams will be part of the weekend action at the Australian Open. Spectators will not. Williams overcame erratic strokes and…
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the court for the first time since mid-January to play versus the LA Clippers on Wednesday. Towns, who…
Andreescu withdraws from Grampians, will focus on Australian Open prep
2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu will wait just a tiny bit longer to contest her first WTA match in…
35 mixed doubles curling teams to compete for world berth in Calgary bubble
With Canada’s Olympic hopes potentially riding on the winning team, an elite field of 35 teams will be in the…
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George out for Clippers-Hawks due to coronavirus protocols
The Los Angeles Clippers ruled out stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on Monday for Tuesday’s road game versus the Atlanta Hawks, citing the NBA’s COVID-19 health…
Brooke Henderson taking lessons from pared-down 2020 into new season
Brooke Henderson's breakneck pace of nearly 30 tournaments a season was slashed to a pedestrian 10 in 2020 due to…
Canadian NFLer Duvernay-Tardif plans to resume career with Kansas City
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif misses football. The Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman has no regrets about opting out of the 2020 NFL campaign…
Boston Celtics’ third straight game off due to COVID-19
The NBA informed Tuesday afternoon that Wednesday night's match between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic at TD Garden has been postponed because the…
Skate Canada cancels 2 events including National Skating Championships
Skate Canada informed on Monday that the 2021 National Skating Championships and Skate Canada Cup have been cancelled. Skate Canada…
Kamaru Usman-Gilbert Burns to headline UFC 258
A fight between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns is once again on the books. The two are…
Andy Murray withdraws from Delray Beach citing desire to minimize Covid-19 risks before Australian Open
Andy Murray has confirmed that coronavirus-related concerns prompted his withdrawal from January’s ATP event at Delray Beach. The former world no1 had looked set…
Liverpool-Man Utd to be played without fans as COVID-19 cases rise in UK
Liverpool's table-topping clash with Manchester United in January will be played behind closed doors at Anfield after the UK government moved the…
Shedding game rust key for Canadian team in defending world junior gold
A Canadian team lacking game legs opens defense of its world junior men's hockey title Saturday in Edmonton. The host…