National Sports

Hockey Canada still holding out hope that Lafreniere can play in world juniors

CALGARY — The Canadian junior hockey team will play the waiting game with Alexis Lafreniere and the New York Rangers after learning Thursday that another NHLer will join the squad for selection camp.

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Canada's Pospisil eliminated in second-round loss to Medvedev at Vienna

VIENNA — Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil was eliminated from the Erste Bank Open indoor hardcourt tennis tournament on Thursday after a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

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Coyotes cut ties with draft pick who bullied Black classmate

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes renounced their rights Thursday to their top 2020 draft pick after saying they learned more about his bullying of a Black classmate with developmental disabilities four years ago.

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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says league exploring all options to hold 2021 season

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league is examining all options — including a resumption of talks with the federal government, playing in hub cities and holding games with no fans or limited spectators — to get back on the field in

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QMJHL's Atlantic teams play on amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'It gets a little surreal'

Once the national anthem is over and the referee drops the puck at centre ice, the action looks exactly the same to Jim Hulton. The hits, the goals, the speed, the saves.

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CFL unveils Grey Cup Unite, a virtual program to celebrate traditional Grey Cup week

TORONTO — There will be no Grey Cup game in November, but that's not stopping the CFL from celebrating its annual championship week. The league announced Thursday it will be staging Grey Cup Unite from Nov. 16-22.

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Ontario Hockey League hopes to kick off season in February, following QMJHL, WHL

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League hopes to start its next season in February. The OHL announced Thursday it plans to start the season on Feb. 4. The season is slated to be 40 games, down from the usual 68.

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Canadian women's hockey team yearns for international competition

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team is in desperate need of international games. Gina Kingsbury hopes a Rivalry Series against the United States can happen this winter.

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3 on 3 hockey league plans to start inaugural season in June

NEW YORK — A few years after a 3-on-3 basketball league took the court, 3-on-3 hockey is launching next summer. The 3ICE league is set to announce lThursday it’s planning to start its inaugural season on June 20.

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MLB says Turner violated protocols when he returned to field

ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Turner violated coronavirus protocols when he celebrated with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates and he refused instructions from security to leave the field, behaviour that Major League Baseball said risked the safety of others

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