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Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament "bubble"

Wearable tech a defence against COVID-19 in world junior tournament "bubble"

What looks like a thin pack of gum is attached to Braden Schneider's event credential at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton.
Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs

Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs

CHICAGO — San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.
'How could you create a better story?': World junior squad voted CP team of the year

'How could you create a better story?': World junior squad voted CP team of the year

Akil Thomas felt like he was living in a movie. The script seemed predetermined and, as it would turn out, he had an unlikely starring role.
The Canadian Press team of the year award winners list

The Canadian Press team of the year award winners list

Winners of The Canadian Press team of the year award: 2020 _ Canadian world junior hockey team 2019 _ Toronto Raptors 2018 _ Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, figure skating 2017 _ Canadian under-19 men's basketball team 2016 _ Canadian women's swim team
Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

SAN DIEGO — Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash’s curious pitching change.
Scoreboard for Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Scoreboard for Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Tuesday's Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round at Edmonton United States 7, Czech Republic 0 Canada 10, Switzerland 0 Russia 7, Austria 1 --- NBA New York 95, Cleveland 86 Boston 116, Indiana 111 Chicago 115, Washington 107 P
Russias tops Austria 7-1, Americans shut out Czech Republic 7-0 at world juniors

Russias tops Austria 7-1, Americans shut out Czech Republic 7-0 at world juniors

EDMONTON — Austria scored its first goal of the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday, but couldn't muster a win over the dominant Russians.
Quinton Byfield leads Canada to 10-0 win over Switzerland in world junior tournament

Quinton Byfield leads Canada to 10-0 win over Switzerland in world junior tournament

EDMONTON — After a quiet start to his run at the world junior men's hockey championship, Quinton Byfield's six-point performance paced Canada to a 10-0 blanking of Switzerland on Tuesday. The No.
MLS triggering 'force majeure' clause in contract over COVID-19 losses

MLS triggering 'force majeure' clause in contract over COVID-19 losses

Less than a year after agreeing to a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, Major League Soccer and its players union are heading back to the bargaining table.
Embiid scores 29 points, Raptors winless after loss to Philadelphia

Embiid scores 29 points, Raptors winless after loss to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The Toronto Raptors have carved out a reputation over the past few years of being a mentally tough and adaptable team that's excellent at making adjustments down the stretch.