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A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship

A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship

The Canadian Olympic Committee released its marketing guidelines Tuesday for athletes and their personal sponsors during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo from July 24 through Aug. 9.
Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020

Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020

CALGARY — The International Olympic Committee's loosening of iron-fisted rules around sponsorship gives Canada's Olympians more commercial wiggle room in Tokyo this summer.
Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov down Germany in doubles to clinch 2-1 win at ATP Cup

Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov down Germany in doubles to clinch 2-1 win at ATP Cup

BRISBANE, Australia — Canada's Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies 6-3, 7-6 (4) in doubles action on Tuesday to clinch a 2-1 victory over Germany and jump into second place in their group at the ATP Cup
Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020

Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020

CALGARY — The International Olympic Committee's loosening of iron-fisted rules around sponsorship gives Canada's Olympians more commercial wiggle room in Tokyo this summer.
Toronto Wolfpack to advertise CBD cream on 2020 Super League jersey

Toronto Wolfpack to advertise CBD cream on 2020 Super League jersey

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack will be walking advertisements for one of their own products in 2020 with the brand Rugby Strength, a CBD-infused body cream, featured on the front of their jerseys for the Super League season.
Monday's Games

Monday's Games

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Copp scores winner as Jets hand struggling Canadiens sixth straight loss

Copp scores winner as Jets hand struggling Canadiens sixth straight loss

MONTREAL — Veteran forward Ilya Kovalchuk felt good in his Montreal Canadiens debut despite not getting the win. Kovalchuk had an assist and four shots in a 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, Montreal's sixth straight defeat.
Connor McDavid dazzles, Oilers end Leafs' point streak at 10 games

Connor McDavid dazzles, Oilers end Leafs' point streak at 10 games

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson called Connor McDavid's highlight-reel goal on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs the "best he's ever seen." Oilers coach Dave Tippett said it was "unbelievable. Connor being Connor.
Yamamoto already comfortable with Oilers linemates Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins

Yamamoto already comfortable with Oilers linemates Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins

TORONTO — The way Kailer Yamamoto laughs and jokes around with his teammates in the Edmonton Oilers locker room, you'd think he was a seasoned NHL veteran.
Nashville Predators fire coach Peter Laviolette

Nashville Predators fire coach Peter Laviolette

Nashville general manager David Poile thought he made the key moves to win the Stanley Cup.