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FIFA extends men's age limit for Tokyo Olympic soccer tournament due to virus

GENEVA — FIFA has extended the age limit for the men’s soccer tournament at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic. The amended Olympic rule on Friday retains the "players born on or after Jan.

Apr 3, 2020 3:36 PM Read more >

Raptors president Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by deputy at NBA Finals

TORONTO — Raptors president Masai Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by a sheriff's deputy before a shoving altercation between the two men at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA Finals.

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Raptors coach Nurse '100 per cent' committed to Canada's push for Olympic spot

TORONTO — Three weeks into global basketball's shutdown, Nick Nurse isn't just missing one team but two.

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Italian defensive lineman Dalle Piagge anxious to attend CFL's global combine

Like many Italians, Lorenzo Dalle Piagge's life has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rugby Canada preparing for financial hit due to COVID-19 shutdown of the sport

TORONTO — World rugby is taking a financial beating because of the COVID-19 shutdown. USA Rugby, its bottom line battered, has already filed for bankruptcy. Rugby Canada is expecting a sizable hit. How big depends on how long the lockdown continues.

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General managers calling names from home for OHL Priority Selection draft

TORONTO — This time last year, the Guelph Storm were playing their way to an Ontario Hockey League title and a spot in the Memorial Cup.

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Powell hopes to compete for Canada after promising NBA season cut short

Dwight Powell was enjoying a season unlike any other. His Dallas Mavericks were on a path for the NBA playoffs — finally — and Powell was excited about playing a key role in Canada's quest for a men's basketball spot at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly has been working out at home trying to stay in shape. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is also reading, watching movies and improving his rudimentary cooking skills.

Apr 2, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Expansion Atletico Ottawa signs veteran Spanish goalkeeper Nacho Zabal

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa signed a second goalkeeper Thursday in Spaniard Nacho Zabal.

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Abbotsford, B.C., native Jordan Kawaguchi named Hobey Baker finalist

Canadian forward Jordan Kawaguchi is one of the three finalists for this year's Hobey Baker award, given annually to the top player in NCAA men's hockey. Kawaguchi, from Abbotsford, B.C.

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