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The NFL on Thursday cancelled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Aug.

CONCACAF confirmed Thursday that World Cup qualifying for the region will change due to the calendar disruption of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Alexis Lafreniere could have a clear picture of where he'll start his NHL career before going to bed Friday. Then again, maybe not.

GENEVA — The tournament draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be made before the 32-team lineup is complete, or be delayed for two months, after FIFA rescheduled a qualifying playoff on Thursday.

Declaring “the noose was real,” NASCAR officials on Thursday released a photo of the rope found in the speedway garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace that prompted a federal investigation into whether he had been the target of a hate crime.

GENEVA — Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The island neighbours beat Colombia 22-13 in a vote Thursday by FIFA's ruling council, which judged them as having the best commercial prospects for women’s soccer.

Adarius Bowman was a top receiver for much of his CFL career, but he's content to share that spotlight now. The 34-year-old native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was among 24 receivers nominated for the CFL's all-decade squad.

With the NWSL Challenge Cup taking place in the Utah Royals' backyard, Canadian international Desiree Scott hopes her team starts with a slight edge.

Canada's strategy for a return to sport is receiving international attention.

TORONTO — Doug Wilson was in the pool playing with his grandkids when the phone rang. Lanny McDonald was on the other end of the line.