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Rugby Canada cuts player payments, says it will need financial help later in 2020

Rugby Canada cuts player payments, says it will need financial help later in 2020

TORONTO — Citing financial pressures due to the global pandemic, Rugby Canada has cancelled "training support payments" for its centralized men's and women's players as of May 1. The players get a monthly stipend from Sport Canada.
Autopsy: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash had no alcohol, drugs

Autopsy: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash had no alcohol, drugs

LOS ANGELES — The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball tournament outside Los Angeles did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, and all sustained immediately fatal injuries when their helicopter slammed into a hillside,
Honda Indy pushed off scheduled dates because of COVID-19

Honda Indy pushed off scheduled dates because of COVID-19

TORONTO — The Honda Indy Toronto will not be held on its scheduled dates of July 10-12.
CHL settles lawsuits filed by current and former players over backpay

CHL settles lawsuits filed by current and former players over backpay

TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League has settled three class-action lawsuits filed by current and former junior players seeking backpay for minimum wage.
Canada's Alysha Newman competing in virtual "backyard" pole vault event

Canada's Alysha Newman competing in virtual "backyard" pole vault event

TORONTO — Alysha Newman is accustomed to waiting patiently between pole vault attempts. Depending on the competition, she can wait as long as half an hour between jumps.
Canadiens centre Max Domi could finally get shot at playoffs in expanded format

Canadiens centre Max Domi could finally get shot at playoffs in expanded format

Max Domi dreams of suiting up in the playoffs. If the NHL expands its post-season format to complete the 2019-20 season, the Canadiens centre might get that chance sooner than expected.
No quiet time during quarantine for Woodbine jockey Rafael Hernandez

No quiet time during quarantine for Woodbine jockey Rafael Hernandez

TORONTO — Being in quarantine doesn't necessarily mean quiet time for jockey Rafael Hernandez. The 35-year-old native of Puerto Rico returned to Canada on Tuesday after riding in the U.S. during the winter.

World Rugby announces postponement of July tests due to travel restrictions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — World Rugby has postponed July test matches involving southern and northern hemisphere nations because of ongoing restrictions on international travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canadian defender Doneil Henry settles into life and soccer in South Korea

Canadian defender Doneil Henry settles into life and soccer in South Korea

A Jan. 7 Instagram post shows Doneil Henry sitting on a stacked luggage cart — at Vancouver International Airport en route to South Korea. The adventure was about to begin. The 27-year-old defender from Brampton, Ont.

Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther named WHL rookie of the year

CALGARY — Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther has been named the Western Hockey League's rookie of the year.