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MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact know exactly what they’re up against as they begin their Major League Soccer playoff journey, and coach Thierry Henry says the path forward isn't easy.

With one play, Simoni Lawrence changed the path of Cody Fajardo's CFL career. Fajardo entered the 2019 season as Saskatchewan's backup and short-yardage quarterback behind Zach Collaros.

QUEBEC — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Saint John Sea Dogs have suspended in-person activities after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the upcoming season, the team said Thursday.

TORONTO — A jockey based at Woodbine Racetrack has tested positive for COVID-19. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Thursday, but didn't divulge the identity of the jockey.

A millionaire at 19 after creating Voodoo PC, Calgary-born Rahul Sood says he went on to lose most of his bankroll. But there have been more hits than misses thanks to time spent with Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft as well as his own ventures.

Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling is signing a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Darling's agency One Legacy Sports tweeted congratulations on the signing, with the hash tag #CanadaMade. The 22-year-old from Bedford, N.S.

Nashville SC had a rough start to life in Major League Soccer, surviving the pandemic lockdown only to have to withdraw from the MLS is Back Tournament due to a rash of COVID-19 cases.

Anthony Edwards paid tribute to his mother and grandmother. Onyeka Okongwu recalled his brother. Obi Toppin thought about coming home.

The NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country.