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2020 Vanier Cup a casualty of COVID-19, U Sports cancels championships

2020 Vanier Cup a casualty of COVID-19, U Sports cancels championships

Canadian university sport has ground to a virtual halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic that also wiped out this year's Vanier Cup. U Sports cancelled six fall championships, including the Nov.
Defending CPL champion Forge FC and Cavalry FC back on training field

Defending CPL champion Forge FC and Cavalry FC back on training field

Forge FC returned to training Monday some 220 days after winning the inaugural Canadian Premier League title in early November.
U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider

U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider

TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the CFL have yet another issue to consider. U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the month

Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the month

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey scored another first Monday when he was named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for May.
Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft

Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft

A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set to pick from a rather noteworthy position.
Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf named CHL goaltender of the year

Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf named CHL goaltender of the year

TORONTO — Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf has been named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The goalie for the Western Hockey League's Everett Silvertips led all CHL netminders in 2019-20 with 1.88 goals-against-average, a .
Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis says George Floyd's death has changed and mobilized him

Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis says George Floyd's death has changed and mobilized him

Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis applauds the anti-racism words and actions that have made headlines around the globe in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Hockey players of colour form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racism

Hockey players of colour form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racism

A group of hockey players of colour have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance in an effort to combat racism in the game. The group announced its formation in a statement released Monday.
Massive sports corruption case finally heard at Paris trial

Massive sports corruption case finally heard at Paris trial

PARIS — A Paris court heard allegations Monday that top athletes hushed-up suspected doping by giving millions of dollars in illicit payoffs to corrupt administrators, as the trial got underway for the disgraced former head of track and field who was

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.