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Recent positive COVID-19 tests have James, Radford unsure if they'll skate at trials

Recent positive COVID-19 tests have James, Radford unsure if they'll skate at trials

The final few weeks of Olympic preparation are pressure enough, says figure skater Eric Radford. Now Canada's elite athletes have the spectre of COVID-19 threatening to derail their Olympic dreams before they even get to Beijing.
Flames owners say agreement with Calgary on new arena officially terminated

Flames owners say agreement with Calgary on new arena officially terminated

CALGARY — The company that owns the NHL's Calgary Flames says an agreement with the city on the construction of a new arena to replace the aging Scotiabank Saddledome has been terminated.
No fans, possibly no Matthews and McDavid as Leafs prepare to host Oilers

No fans, possibly no Matthews and McDavid as Leafs prepare to host Oilers

TORONTO — A sold-out building. Connor McDavid versus Auston Matthews. Two teams desperate to right the wrongs of crushing playoff flops. A fan favourite returning home for the nationally televised game.
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne appears headed to Toronto FC this summer on bumper deal

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne appears headed to Toronto FC this summer on bumper deal

TORONTO — It appears Toronto FC has succeeded in landing Italian star Lorenzo Insigne.
Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea

Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea

LONDON — Romelu Lukaku apologized for going public with his unhappiness at Chelsea and promised Tuesday to restore trust with fans, teammates and manager Thomas Tuchel.
Waiting Game: After cancellation of mixed doubles trials, curlers waiting on decision

Waiting Game: After cancellation of mixed doubles trials, curlers waiting on decision

After COVID-19 challenges forced the cancellation of Canada's mixed doubles trials, several top curlers are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will be chosen to represent the country in the discipline at the Beijing Games.
After 8 years as NBA assistant, Hammon to lead team in WNBA

After 8 years as NBA assistant, Hammon to lead team in WNBA

Becky Hammon was ready to lead her own team. So she went back to where her professional career began — the WNBA. Hammon, an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, will take over as the Las Vegas Aces' head coach after the NBA season concludes.
Canadiens have 22 team members in COVID-19 protocol after adding five

Canadiens have 22 team members in COVID-19 protocol after adding five

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have 22 team members in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol after adding five more Tuesday.
Canadian women's hockey team cautious after COVID cases, no more games until Beijing

Canadian women's hockey team cautious after COVID cases, no more games until Beijing

CALGARY — Canada's women's hockey team won't play any more games before the Winter Olympics and will enter a bubble to ensure players can board a plane to Beijing in less than a month.
Oilers captain McDavid tests positive for COVID-19, team awaiting more results

Oilers captain McDavid tests positive for COVID-19, team awaiting more results

TORONTO — Edmonton captain Connor McDavid was held out of practice Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, leaving his availability for the Oilers' game Wednesday night in Toronto in dobut.