National Sports

TORONTO — The International Olympic Committee reiterated that the Tokyo Games will go as planned on Tuesday, despite a sports world that has screeched to a halt.

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.

Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield is staying in school for at least another season. The Canadiens confirmed on Tuesday night that the 19-year-old American forward will return to the NCAA's Wisconsin Badgers for the 2020-21 season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have found a replacement for Cam Newton — and it didn't take long.

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

OTTAWA — Swimming Canada has cancelled the Canadian open water championships because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The event was scheduled to be held April 25-26 in the Cayman Islands.

Almost any athlete will concede that getting picked for an Olympic team is as much of a challenge as competing for one.

TAMPA, Fla. — A second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The player, while in self-quarantine, reported fatigue and an elevated temperature to medical personnel with the Yankees, according to the team.

The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.