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NASCAR's Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

NASCAR's Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner.

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.
Mental health issues a major concern for Canadian athletes amid COVID-19

Mental health issues a major concern for Canadian athletes amid COVID-19

Melissa Humana-Paredes finds comfort on the eight-by-eight-metre half of a beach volleyball court. Feeling the soft sand underfoot, the world champion begins to mentally decompress.
Canadian international Janine Beckie signs new deal with Manchester City

Canadian international Janine Beckie signs new deal with Manchester City

Canadian international Janine Beckie has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City. The 25-year-old's current deal was to expire at the end of June.
Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave

Oilers, Cave family announce new charity honouring forward Colby Cave

Edmonton Oilers chairman Bob Nicholson remembers Colby Cave as a tireless worker on the ice and in the community.
Canadian Ashley Lawrence in France, looking for learnings during 'unique time'

Canadian Ashley Lawrence in France, looking for learnings during 'unique time'

At 24, Ashley Lawrence is the reigning Canada Soccer female player of the year — an influential fullback/midfielder who has already won 91 caps for her country. But the Paris Saint-Germain player has other things on her mind these days.
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Kris Versteeg announces retirement from NHL

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Kris Versteeg announces retirement from NHL

TORONTO — Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg has retired after 11 NHL seasons. The 33-year-old forward from Lethbridge, Alta.
Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19

Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS — Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. She was 58.
NHL extends self-quarantine recommendation through April 30 due to COVID-19

NHL extends self-quarantine recommendation through April 30 due to COVID-19

NEW YORK — The NHL has extended its self-quarantine recommendation for an additional 15 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for another Olympic postponement

Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for another Olympic postponement

TOKYO — There is no “Plan B” for the Olympics if they need to be postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo organizers said Tuesday.
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