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Two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2016 Norris Trophy winner Drew Doughty is pessimistic about the chances of the NHL resuming play this season.

TORONTO — Its season delayed by COVID-19, the Canadian Premier League has been forced to reduce wages for players and staff.

NEW YORK — ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days.

PITTSBURGH — The end to months of fundraising, planning and practice ended with a press release and tears.

TORONTO — MLS players and their esports counterparts are taking part in an esports tournament to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Should it come to fruition, the UFC's plan to stage bouts on "Fight Island" won't mark the first time an MMA organization has battled on the beaches.

TORONTO — Hayley Wickenheiser can't believe how quickly her drive for personal protection equipment has come together.

TORONTO — The way Colby Cave's personality could fill up a room is what Mark Lamb will remember most about his former star player. Cave died at the age of 25 on Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week.

MONTREAL — The Rogers Cup women's tennis tournament will not be played this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Canada announced Saturday the event, scheduled for Aug. 7 to 16 in Montreal, is off the schedule.

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. He was 25. The Oilers confirmed Cave's death with a statement from his family.