National Sports

U-Sports bans in-person recruiting for 3 weeks in sanctioned sports due to virus

TORONTO — U Sports has issued a three-week moratorium on all in-person recruiting, effective immediately in its 12 U Sports-sanctioned sports, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 16, 2020 10:24 AM Read more >

Kevin Koe curling team parts company with second Colton Flasch

CALGARY — The Kevin Koe curling team has split with second Colton Flasch. Flasch won a Canadian title and world championsihp silver medal with Koe in 2019. Koe was eliminated from this year's national championship in Kingston, Ont.

Mar 16, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Networks get through first weekend with taped programming

Scott Van Pelt was supposed to be breaking down the NCAA Tournament bracket on a busy Sunday night on ESPN's “SportsCenter.

Mar 16, 2020 7:16 AM Read more >

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for

Mar 16, 2020 7:10 AM Read more >

Canucks Sports & Entertainment staffer tests positive for COVID-19 virus

VANCOUVER — A staff member of Canucks Sports & Entertainment has tested positive for COVID-19. Trent Carroll, COO of the Vancouver Canucks' parent company, said the diagnosed individual was in self-quarantine and feeling better.

Mar 16, 2020 6:40 AM Read more >

Company that owns Jets says it will pay employees during NHL suspension

The company that owns the Winnipeg Jets has made a change in plans, saying it will now pay its part-time workers who will be without employment during the suspension of the NHL season.

Mar 15, 2020 7:03 PM Read more >

Jays, Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Argos team up to create special assistance fund for event staff

Toronto's five prominent sports organizations have teamed together to create a special assistance fund for event staff affected by the suspension of all major sports in the city.

Mar 15, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

Flames change plans, announce assistance program for employees

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have decided to assist their part-time event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season.

Mar 15, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Wolfpack on hold as 4 players go into self-isolation after showing mild symptoms

Four Toronto Wolfpack players have been told to self-isolate after experiencing "mild possible symptoms of COVID-19." The transatlantic rugby league team, which is currently based in England, played the Leeds Rhinos on March 5.

Mar 15, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

NFL players approve labour deal, including 17-game season

By a close vote, with some 500 union members not participating, NFL players have approved a new labour agreement with the league.

Mar 15, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >