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Woodbine Entertainment announces that jockey has tested positive for COVID-19

TORONTO - A jockey based at Woodbine Racetrack has tested positive for COVID-19.Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Thursday, but didn't divulge the identity of the jockey. As per the per the...

Nov 19, 2020

Calgary-born entrepreneur Rahul Sood buys stake in Sri Lankan cricket team

A millionaire at 19 after creating Voodoo PC, Calgary-born Rahul Sood says he went on to lose most of his bankroll. But there have been more hits than misses thanks to time spent with Hewlett-Packard ...

Nov 19, 2020

Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling signs with Charlotte Hornets

Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling is signing a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Darling's agency One Legacy Sports tweeted congratulations on the signing, with the hash tag #CanadaMade. The 2...

Nov 19, 2020

Canadian fullback Alistair Johnston turning heads with expansion Nashville SC

Nashville SC had a rough start to life in Major League Soccer, surviving the pandemic lockdown only to have to withdraw from the MLS is Back Tournament due to a rash of COVID-19 cases. Like his teamma...

Nov 19, 2020

All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday

The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country. Use of masks will be mandatory at all times at te...

Nov 19, 2020

Wolves select Edwards with No. 1 pick in delayed NBA draft

Anthony Edwards was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick Wednesday night when the NBA draft was finally held after multiple delays. Edwards became the 11th straight one-and-done pla...

Nov 18, 2020

Work still needs to be done to tackle racial injustice: CFL players

Bryan Burnham wasn't shocked when his fellow CFL players recounted their personal stories of experiencing racism. The B.C. Lions wide receiver knows there are too many stories to be told. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Head coach Campbell, B.C. Lions continuing along despite having to face adversity

It's been a challenging first year on the job for B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Campbell became the Lions' head coach in December following six seasons with Ottawa, where he was the first head ...

Nov 18, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine

CANMORE, Alta. - An outbreak of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 has occurred at the Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alta. The Canmore Nordic Centre is the headquarters of Canada's cross-country ski and biath...

Nov 18, 2020

Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada's world junior team at age 16

Shane Wright is well aware of the names to come before him. Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are among the 16 year olds to suit up for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Wr...

Nov 18, 2020