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TORONTO — It will be another late start for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment announced Tuesday its marquee event will be held Sunday Aug. 22 instead of its traditional date of late June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have added some offensive power to the roster, signing young Nigerian striker Sunusi Ibrahim.

The British union representing Toronto Wolfpack players and staff says it hopes to get them their unpaid wages by March. The Wolfpack personnel have gone without pay since June 10.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Vancouver's Rebecca Marino is one win away from securing a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open. Marino beat No.

Canadian John Metchie III had to overcome more than just the Ohio State Buckeyes defence on Monday night. Metchie III had eight catches for 81 yards in top-ranked Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State in the NCAA football championship game.

LONDON — The start of the Formula One season was delayed by one week on Tuesday after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nova Scotia became the latest province to cancel its curling playdowns Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA — Skate Canada announced on Monday that the 2021 National Skating Championships and Skate Canada Cup have been cancelled. Skate Canada says the two events are being cancelled because of the "evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada.

Gary Bettman was hoping to put his feet up, if only for a day or two.

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic will result in the Queen's Plate being pushed back for a second straight year. A source said Monday this year's race will be run Sunday Aug. 22 instead of its traditional date of late June due to the novel coronavirus.