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Hamblin headed home from Siberia, but fined for leaving basketball team early

After days of trying to get out of Siberia, Canadian basketball player Ruth Hamblin landed in North America to learn she'd been fined by her team for leaving early. The 25-year-old...

Mar 18, 2020

Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus

DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...

Mar 18, 2020

Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19

OTTAWA - An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. The Senators did not name the player when releasing the ne...

Mar 17, 2020

Trainer Mark Casse good with Derby being postponed until September

It's going to require some change to preparation, but trainer Mark Casse is good with Tuesday's decision to postpone the Kentucky Derby until September amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Mar 17, 2020

Decorated curler John Morris returns to team curling, joins Kevin Koe

John Morris is returning to team curling and joining Kevin Koe's foursome. Morris is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, winning mixed doubles in 2018 with Kaitlyn Lawes and the men's title in 201...

Mar 17, 2020

AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers

INDIANAPOLIS - Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans. On Wednesday, he'll become their new quarterback. The longtime Chargers star agree...

Mar 17, 2020

Brady leaving New England, Brees staying put in New Orleans

The unimaginable has happened to Patriots fans: Tom Brady is moving on. The predictable has occurred for Saints fans: Drew Brees is staying put. No matter what else happens in NFL free agency on Tuesd...

Mar 17, 2020

Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic

The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senators were th...

Mar 17, 2020

Canada's Pospisil facing uncertainty of ATP season among COVID-19 outbreak

Vasek Pospisil was in Indian Wells, Calif., last Monday practising for the BNP Paribas Open when the tournament, one of the biggest on the tennis schedule, was cancelled over COVID...

Mar 17, 2020

2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus

TAMPA, Fla. - A second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus, a person familiar with the diagnosis told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on conditi...

Mar 17, 2020