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NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.
Picture Perfect: Canadian photojournalist wins major award for Raptors picture

Picture Perfect: Canadian photojournalist wins major award for Raptors picture

With prime courtside positions at a premium, photographer Mark Blinch was saddled with a perch way up in the press box for the deciding game of the Toronto Raptors' Eastern Conference semifinal last spring.
Heritage Canada commits $500 million to arts and sports sectors impacted by COVID-19

Heritage Canada commits $500 million to arts and sports sectors impacted by COVID-19

TORONTO — Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled early plans on Friday to give $500 million to Canada's arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic — but exactly who will benefit remains to be determined.
Major League Soccer extends moratorium on matches to at least June 8

Major League Soccer extends moratorium on matches to at least June 8

TORONTO — Major League Soccer has extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due to the global pandemic, with talks already underway on possible reduction of player wages.
Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football

Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football

Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate career at Ohio University.
Winnipeg Jets, Dustin Byfuglien mutually agree to terminate contract

Winnipeg Jets, Dustin Byfuglien mutually agree to terminate contract

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff chooses to remember the good times with Dustin Byfuglien.
Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return

Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return

After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand.
Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families

Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families

For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism.
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

There were moments when Julie Croteau’s baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys.
Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade

Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade

Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump — Flutie's boss during his first professional football gig — is "doing a great job." Flutie, 57, spent eight seasons in the CFL with B.C.