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With trials looming,IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying

With trials looming,IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying

Almost any athlete will concede that getting picked for an Olympic team is as much of a challenge as competing for one.
2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus

2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus

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.
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic

Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic

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.
Decorated curler John Morris tackles unfamiliar position with Kevin Koe

Decorated curler John Morris tackles unfamiliar position with Kevin Koe

John Morris returns to team curling in an unfamiliar position, but thinks he can handle it. The two-time Olympic gold medallist will play second for the first time in his career for Kevin Koe next season. The 41-year-old from Canmore, Alta.
AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers

AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers

INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans. On Wednesday, he'll become their new quarterback.
Harry Jerome International Track Classic cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Harry Jerome International Track Classic cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

BURNABY, B.C. — The annual Harry Jerome International Track Classic has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event's 38th edition was scheduled for May 30 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C., just east of Vancouver.
QMJHL cancels the rest of its regular season amid the COVID-19 pandemic

QMJHL cancels the rest of its regular season amid the COVID-19 pandemic

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has cancelled the rest of its regular-season schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trainer Mark Casse good with Derby being postponed until September

Trainer Mark Casse good with Derby being postponed until September

It's going to require some change to preparation, but trainer Mark Casse is good with Tuesday's decision to postpone the Kentucky Derby until September amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?

How will NCAA recoup millions from lost tournament?

The NCAA made more than $1 billion last year, almost $867 million from the men's Division I basketball tournament, and most of that from a massive television rights deal with CBS and Turner that runs through the 2032 tournament.
Canada's Pospisil facing uncertainty of ATP season among COVID-19 outbreak

Canada's Pospisil facing uncertainty of ATP season among COVID-19 outbreak

Vasek Pospisil was in Indian Wells, Calif., last Sunday practising for the BNP Paribas Open when the tournament, one of the biggest on the tennis schedule, was cancelled over COVID-19 concerns.
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