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Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

Pandemic keeps Canadian luge team at home to start season

CALGARY — The Canadian luge team will stay home and skip the first portion of the World Cup season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. World Cup races open Nov. 24 in Austria, but Canada will not compete in the first four events of 2020-21.
NHL revises targeted season start date, now looking at Jan. 1

NHL revises targeted season start date, now looking at Jan. 1

There won't be any more NHL hockey in 2020. The league and the NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday that they are targeting Jan. 1 for the start of the 2020-21 regular season.
Acuña HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

Acuña HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

HOUSTON — Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with a leadoff home run to start things off for the Atlanta Braves in their NL Division Series opener against Miami.
Canadiens trade Domi to Blue Jackets for Anderson in swap of forwards

Canadiens trade Domi to Blue Jackets for Anderson in swap of forwards

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Max Domi to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for right-wing Josh Anderson. Columbus also gets Montreal's third-round pick at this week's draft.
NBA 2K League unveils expanded talent search ahead of fourth season in 2021

NBA 2K League unveils expanded talent search ahead of fourth season in 2021

The NBA 2K League is widening its esports talent net with a series of pro-am tournaments and a combine ahead of its fourth season in 2021.
Toronto FC winning but facing congested schedule, artificial turf and more injuries

Toronto FC winning but facing congested schedule, artificial turf and more injuries

Facing a congested schedule, a growing injury list and the prospect of back-to-back games on artificial turf, the degree of difficulty facing Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney continues to grow. On the plus side, his team is on a roll.
Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Zack MacEwen to two-year deal

Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Zack MacEwen to two-year deal

VANCOUVER — Forward Zack MacEwen is sticking with the Vancouver Canucks. The team announced Tuesday that it has signed a new two-year deal with the 24-year-old Charlottetown native. The contract has an average annual value of US$825,000.
Toronto Arrows add experience, flair in Argentina international back Joaquin Tuculet

Toronto Arrows add experience, flair in Argentina international back Joaquin Tuculet

TORONTO — Having played club rugby in Europe and his native Argentina, veteran fullback Joaquin Tuculet was intrigued by the opportunity presented by North America. The Toronto Arrows had no shortage of countrymen to sell Tuculet on Canada.
Carroll: Mighty Heart is being pointed towards taking a run at Canadian Triple Crown

Carroll: Mighty Heart is being pointed towards taking a run at Canadian Triple Crown

TORONTO — Mighty Heart is being pointed towards a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown. Josie Carroll, Mighty Heart's trainer, said Tuesday the one-eyed colt has come out of last week's victory in the $400,000 Prince of Wales pretty well.
Bojan's improved play is good timing for Impact, who are winless in last 5 games

Bojan's improved play is good timing for Impact, who are winless in last 5 games

Bojan unleashed a long bomb for his first goal of the season just over a week ago against the New York Red Bulls.