National Sports

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — Canada's Olympic mixed doubles curling trials have been cancelled because of a rise in athletes testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames returned to the ice Sunday for practice after an extended break because of COVID-19 protocols.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Coronavirus postponements aside, 28 goals in the Premier League's six Boxing Day games provided a heavy dose of drama even without changing the complexion of the title race.

TORONTO — The Sarnia Sting have had their next three games postponed by the Ontario Hockey League because of concerns over COVID-19.

LONDON (AP) — Leeds and Wolverhampton have secured Premier League approval for further matches to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks in squads.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — Canada's Olympic mixed doubles curling trials have been cancelled. Curling Canada says it made the decision because of a rise in athletes testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Saturday's Scores NBA New York 101 Atlanta 87 Milwaukee 117 Boston 113 Golden State 116 Phoenix 107 Brooklyn 122 L.A.

The Toronto Raptors added three players to the NBA's COVID-19 protocol Saturday, bringing the team's total to 10 players ruled out for next game due to the virus.

Alberta is about to host a third pandemic International Ice Hockey Federation tournament armed with experience from the first two, but with the ice still shifting underfoot.

A capsule look at the 10 countries in the 2022 world men's under-20 hockey championship Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. Listed in order of 2021 ranking.