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International changes force David Eng off Canadian wheelchair basketball team

International changes force David Eng off Canadian wheelchair basketball team

Veteran wheelchair basketball player David Eng has been forced off Canada's Paralympic team because of a realigning of eligibility standards. The 43-year-old from Montreal helped Canada win Paralympic gold in 2004 and 2012, and a silver in 2008.
Leafs' Marner on matchup with Blue Jackets: 'Every game's not gonna be perfect'

Leafs' Marner on matchup with Blue Jackets: 'Every game's not gonna be perfect'

TORONTO — Mitch Marner's message is simple — things might not always look pretty.
CFL commissioner Ambrosie testifies before Ontario committee on finance

CFL commissioner Ambrosie testifies before Ontario committee on finance

TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie was scheduled to spend much of Thursday speaking with federal and provincial politicians about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the CFL.

Veteran Canada 'keeper Erin McLeod happy to be back after painful foot injuries

After months of pain, Erin McLeod is just grateful these days that taking her dogs for a walk doesn't hurt any more. Playing soccer is a bonus.

TSN says Kayla Grey has network's full support, regrets 'unclear' statement

TORONTO — TSN says anchor Kayla Grey has the network's full support, and it regrets issuing an "unclear" statement last week after a user on social media engaged in what the network calls "reprehensible attacks on her character.
No call to buck, rodeo bulls and broncs idled by COVID-19 pandemic

No call to buck, rodeo bulls and broncs idled by COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — Get Smart and Stevie Knicks are lounging in the penthouse pasture. Blackstone After Party is having sex. Rodeo announcers constantly refer to bucking stock as athletes and point out their performance accounts for half a rider's total score.
Spanish league says audiences up by nearly 50% after break

Spanish league says audiences up by nearly 50% after break

MADRID — International viewership for Spanish soccer games increased by nearly 50% after they returned from the break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the league said Thursday.
Trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of track golden era

Trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of track golden era

PARIS — As Usain Bolt set the world ablaze, making athletics the hottest ticket at the Olympic Games, the sport was also being eaten from within.
Raptors Uprising rolls over Blazers, Lakers in NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament

Raptors Uprising rolls over Blazers, Lakers in NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC, unbeaten in regular-season play, kept rolling Wednesday by thumping Blazer5 Gaming and Lakers Gaming in the NBA 2K League's Tipoff esports tournament.
After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

MANCHESTER, England — Players kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of the coronavirus were remembered as the Premier League made a sombre return on Wednesday from a 100-day shutdown that deprived England of its national s