National Sports

Ex-Canadian Football League player admits to college scam, sentencing in July

BOSTON — A former Canadian Football League player pleaded guilty Friday to participating in a college admissions cheating scheme by hiring someone take the SATs in place of his two sons.

Mar 13, 2020 2:35 PM Read more >

Bettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on hold

The NHL is telling its players and staff to stay away from the rink and self-isolate while hockey is on a hiatus of unknown length during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Canadian marathoners left in limbo after COVID-19 cancels global races

TORONTO — Krista DuChene knew the bad news was coming. As one global sporting event after another has been wiped out in a rapid-fire COVID-19 string of dominoes, DuChene knew it was likely only a matter of when, not if.

Mar 13, 2020 2:07 PM Read more >

World under-18 men's hockey championship cancelled

COLORADO SPRING, Colo. — The world under-18 men's hockey championship has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The event was scheduled for April 16-26 in Plymouth and Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mar 13, 2020 1:54 PM Read more >

Richard funeral closed to public because of COVID-19 concerns

MONTREAL — The funeral for former Montreal Canadiens captain Henri Richard on Monday will be closed to the public because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 13, 2020 1:52 PM Read more >

Phoenix Suns to play out rest of 2019-2020 NBA season by video game

TORONTO — The NBA may be on hiatus but the Phoenix Suns plan to complete their season via video game. "The season isn't over yet ... We will continue to play the Suns season games on @NBA2K," the Suns tweeted.

Mar 13, 2020 1:14 PM Read more >

Impact president Kevin Gilmore not sure what revamped sked will look like

Montreal Impact president/CEO Kevin Gilmore was outlining the team's options amid the COVID-19 crisis when a bell rang in the adjacent room.

Mar 13, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Shapiro says Blue Jays focused on supporting efforts to slow COVID-19

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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

BOSTON — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world's most prestigious long-di

Mar 13, 2020 11:33 AM Read more >

Toronto Arrows adjust to new sports reality as Major League Rugby goes on hiatus

TORONTO — Like many North American sports teams, the Toronto Arrows woke up Friday and wondered what's next. Major League Rugby has joined other leagues in suspending play for 30 days because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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