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Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021

Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Even if it takes an extra year, Nino Salukvadze will still be aiming for an Olympic record. The Georgian shooter has competed at every Olympics since 1988, where she won a gold medal for the Soviet Union.
Toronto researchers call for independent body to tackle abuse in sport

Toronto researchers call for independent body to tackle abuse in sport

TORONTO — From anti-doping to coaching education to most recently the Canadian team's bold move to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has historically been a leader on the global sports landscape.
NHL postpones 2020 draft, awards show and combine amid COVID-19 pandemic

NHL postpones 2020 draft, awards show and combine amid COVID-19 pandemic

NEW YORK — The NHL has postponed three of its events in June, including the 2020 draft.
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looking to keep Canadian football fans informed

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looking to keep Canadian football fans informed

TORONTO — Randy Ambrosie hasn't forgotten about CFL fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league's commissioner will hold a video town hall question-and-answer session with football supporters Friday at noon ET on the league's website.
Canadian golf club association asks members courses to follow health guidelines

Canadian golf club association asks members courses to follow health guidelines

The National Allied Golf Associations wants its member courses to listen to authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Projected No. 1 pick Alexis Lafreniere plays the waiting game ahead of NHL draft

Projected No. 1 pick Alexis Lafreniere plays the waiting game ahead of NHL draft

When he isn't lifting weights in his parents' garage, Alexis Lafreniere spends time playing games, watching movies and sharing meals with family. The projected No.
CBC Sports chief can refocus Olympic planning with Games set for 2021

CBC Sports chief can refocus Olympic planning with Games set for 2021

TORONTO — After a whirlwind few days was capped with the postponement of the Tokyo Games until 2021, CBC Sports & Olympics executive director Chris Wilson can breathe a little easier.
7-inning doubleheaders? MLBers open to considering new ideas

7-inning doubleheaders? MLBers open to considering new ideas

TORONTO — If Major League Baseball needs to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, perhaps this idea could get tossed into play: seven-inning doubleheaders.
Toronto Wolfpack lay off Canadian staff until Super League season resumes

Toronto Wolfpack lay off Canadian staff until Super League season resumes

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack have laid off their Canadian staff — 12 full-time employees — until the Super League resumes play in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The job cuts were confirmed by club chairman and CEO Bob Hunter.
Canadian darts pro in self-isolation after earning his way back on tour

Canadian darts pro in self-isolation after earning his way back on tour

After winning his way back onto the pro darts tour, Canadian Jeff (The Silencer) Smith reached the final of the first event he competed in.
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