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No fans allowed at Canada's figure skating championships due to COVID-19 concerns

No fans allowed at Canada's figure skating championships due to COVID-19 concerns

OTTAWA — Canada's figure skating championships will have no fans in attendance as the national sports organization adapts to surging COVID-19 numbers.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols

Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols

The NBA postponed another game for virus-related reasons Thursday, raising the total to 11 pushed back so far this season while two more head coaches entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday. He has even bigger plans for Sunday.
Ontario caps arena crowds at 1,000 for sporting events as COVID-19 cases rise

Ontario caps arena crowds at 1,000 for sporting events as COVID-19 cases rise

TORONTO — The Ontario government has capped the crowd size for indoor venues at 1,000 spectators or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is less, as the province deals with an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. The announcement made Thursday by Dr.
IIHF announces more positive COVID-19 results after cancellation of world juniors

IIHF announces more positive COVID-19 results after cancellation of world juniors

The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced seven new positive COIVD-19 tests from the world junior hockey championship following the cancellation of the tournament, including a member of the Canadian team.
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston already feeling at home with CF Montreal

Canadian defender Alistair Johnston already feeling at home with CF Montreal

Alistair Johnston is already feeling at home with CF Montreal.
Another Canadian bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19, 14 team members now affected

Another Canadian bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19, 14 team members now affected

SIGULDA, Latvia — Another member of Canada's bobsled team has tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the total up to 11 athletes and three staff members affected by the outbreak.
Boucher makes tough decision in signing entry-level contract with Senators

Boucher makes tough decision in signing entry-level contract with Senators

OTTAWA — Tyler Boucher's decision to sign his first NHL contract was not made lightly.
QMJHL extends break to Jan. 14 due to rise in COVID-19 cases in Eastern Canada

QMJHL extends break to Jan. 14 due to rise in COVID-19 cases in Eastern Canada

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has extended its holiday break until Jan. 14 as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Eastern Canada.
Man City rises above December chaos, on course for EPL title

Man City rises above December chaos, on course for EPL title

Chaos has reigned in the Premier League in December, with COVID-19 outbreaks decimating squads, forcing the postponement of 16 games and fueling talk of a pause in play that never materialized. Manchester City has risen above it all.