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Skiing finals, Italian cycling races cancelled due to virus

MILAN - The alpine skiing World Cup Finals and major Italian cycling races were among the latest sporting events to be cancelled on Friday because of the escalating virus outbreak. The skiing finals i...

Mar 06, 2020

Curling Canada and WCF say women's world championship in Prince George still on

Curling Canada chief executive officer Katherine Henderson said Friday that the upcoming world women's curling championship in Prince George, B.C., was still a go and that the federation was...

Mar 06, 2020

Western Mustangs beat Alberta Golden Bears, advance to U Sports semis

OTTAWA - A huge second quarter propelled the No. 5 Western Mustangs to an 86-72 win over the No. 4 Alberta Golden Bears in the opening quarterfinal at the U Sports men's basketball cham...

Mar 06, 2020

Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3

MILAN - All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to the virus outbreak in the country, the Italian government announced on Wednesday. That will...

Mar 06, 2020

Victor Wanyama excited to play for coach Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact

MONTREAL - The star power of Thierry Henry is already paying dividends for the Montreal Impact. New designated player Victor Wanyama signed a three-year deal with Montreal on Tuesday on a free transfe...

Mar 06, 2020

Forward Josh Archibald signs two-year extension with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Josh Archibald to a two-year contract extension. Archibald, 27, has a career-high 12 goals and eight assists in 59 games with the Oilers this season,...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker added to UFC card in Lincoln

Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker will face American Billy Quarantillo at a UFC Fight Night card April 25 in Lincoln, Neb. The main event at the Pinnacle Bank Arena pits Anthony Smith, ran...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian international winger Ben Fisk first player to join Atletico Ottawa

In choosing Ben Fisk as its first player signing, Atletico Ottawa landed a Canadian international with experience both in Spain and the Canadian Premier League. The 27-year-old winger from Vancou...

Mar 06, 2020

Toronto FC happy to be back at BMO Field after extended stay in California

TORONTO - At 9:30 a.m. Friday, Toronto FC was planning to train outdoors. An hour later, as snow fell, the practice session was quickly moved indoors - with Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo ke...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian Brandon Bridge seemingly leaving football to pursue policing career

It appears Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge is moving on from football. On Friday, Peel Regional Police announced the 27-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., was pursuing a career in policing...

Mar 06, 2020