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Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.
Vancouver Canucks sign draft pick William Lockwood to two-year contract

Vancouver Canucks sign draft pick William Lockwood to two-year contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks signed winger William Lockwood to a two-year, entry-level contract Thursday. Drafted 64th overall by the club back in 2016, the 21-year-old spent the last four seasons at the University of Michigan.
CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league discussing COVID-19 contingency plans

CFL commissioner Ambrosie says league discussing COVID-19 contingency plans

TORONTO — The only certainty CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has these days is uncertainty. Ambrosie can't say definitively that CFL training camps will open on time due to all the unknowns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season

England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season

English soccer authorities reached an unprecedented agreement to extend the season “indefinitely” on Thursday in an effort to complete all competitions disrupted by the virus outbreak that has brought sport almost to a standstill worldwide.
Major League Rugby shuts down season rather than go down uncertain COVID-19 path

Major League Rugby shuts down season rather than go down uncertain COVID-19 path

TORONTO — Major League Rugby has called off the remainder of the 2020 season, deciding it is better to call a halt to games now than keep going down an uncertain path due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Video shows Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Nick Arbuckle pushing a car

Video shows Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Nick Arbuckle pushing a car

Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Nick Arbuckle has seemingly found an innovative way to continue training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney juggles family and team needs while on MLS hiatus

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney juggles family and team needs while on MLS hiatus

TORONTO — With four kids aged eight to 15 at home, Greg Vanney has his hands pretty full these days even without soccer.
Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury says another winning season his strongest yet

Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury says another winning season his strongest yet

Mikael Kingsbury's moguls season was short, but sweet. The Canadian won seven of 10 World Cups, and finished second in the other three, to claim the men's season title for a record-stretching ninth straight year.
Madrid striker Jovic investigated for ignoring isolation

Madrid striker Jovic investigated for ignoring isolation

BELGRADE, Serbia — Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic is being investigated by Serbian authorities for allegedly flouting a mandatory self-isolation measure after returning home from a coronavirus-infected country, authorities said Thursday.
Iconic Monaco GP cancelled for 2020, 2 other races postponed

Iconic Monaco GP cancelled for 2020, 2 other races postponed

PARIS — The iconic Monaco Grand Prix was cancelled on Thursday because of the coronavirus outbreak and two other Formula One races were postponed.