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Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn't request it

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Panthers announced they have given quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade - although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. Panthers general...

Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19 forces NFLer Anthong Auclair to adopt alternative training methods

The COVID-19 pandemic has Canadian tight end Antony Auclair channelling his inner Sylvester Stallone as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season. The six-foot-six, 256-pound Auclair agreed Monday to a ...

Mar 17, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams undergoes knee procedure

Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams underwent a minor knee procedure Tuesday, ironically taking advantage of rugby league's hiatus due to COVID-19 to get healthy. The club said the former All Bl...

Mar 17, 2020

Olympic torch relay goes on; Tokyo seeks crowd 'restraint'

Tokyo Olympic organizers are pushing ahead with the Japanese leg of the torch relay despite the threat of the spreading coronavirus. The Olympic flame, which is due to arrive on Friday from Greece, is...

Mar 17, 2020

Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus

The Kentucky Derby was postponed from May to September on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic. Churchill Downs officials said the race will move from May 2 to Sept. 5, marking the first time i...

Mar 17, 2020

How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?

The NCAA made more than $1 billion last year, almost $867 million from the men's Division I basketball tournament, and most of that from a massive television rights deal with CBS and Turner that runs ...

Mar 17, 2020

Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere

Tom Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots' championship dynasty over the past two decades, is poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl w...

Mar 17, 2020

Iditarod loses another major sponsor

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - One of the Iditarod's top sponsors is dropping financial support, the second major sponsor with Alaska ties to sever relationships with the sled dog race this month. Fiat Chrysler ...

Mar 16, 2020

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, Winn...

Mar 16, 2020

Canadian curling's free agency underway early with teams making moves

A shortened curling season has meant an earlier start to what's become free agency in the sport. With April's two Grand Slam tournaments cancelled because of COVID-19, Canada's top teams hav...

Mar 16, 2020