COVID-19 Coronavirus

Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus

SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday a ban on all large gatherings in the three counties ...

Mar 14, 2020

Juventus player Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

MILAN - Italian soccer club Juventus announced Wednesday that one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19. Rugani, who also plays for the Italian national team, is th...

Mar 14, 2020

World figure skating champs in Montreal cancelled due to COVID-19

Nam Nguyen was driving home to Toronto from a training session in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Wednesday, but pulled his car over to learn the bad news that would end his competitive figure skating se...

Mar 14, 2020

Wolfpack end losing streak with win over Huddersfield in Challenge Cup play

HUDDERSFIELD, England - Gareth O'Brien kicked 10 points to help the Toronto Wolfpack bounce back from six straight Super League losses with a dominant 18-0 victory Wednesday over the Huddersfield...

Mar 14, 2020

CP NewsAlert: NBA suspending season until further notice because of coronavirus

NEW YORK - The NBA is suspending its season after Wednesday night's games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns. More coming. The Canadian Press

Mar 14, 2020

NCAA tournaments are on - for now - but mostly without fans

The NCAA basketball tournaments are on - for now - though the buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments will take place in mostly empty arenas. Trying to avoid spreading the new coronav...

Mar 14, 2020

Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Oilers 4-2 to move into wild-card spot

EDMONTON - The night started normally for the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Then, things quickly changed. Kyle Connor had a pair of third-period goals as the Jets...

Mar 14, 2020

Kings stay hot, beat Senators 3-2 for seventh straight win

LOS ANGELES - Martin Frk scored the go-ahead-goal in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their sev...

Mar 14, 2020

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MIAMI - The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the novel coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the leag...

Mar 14, 2020

Fate of NHL season unclear after NBA campaign suspended for positive coronavirus test

NEW YORK - The NHL says it is evaluating its options for the rest of the 2019-20 season after the NBA suspended its season until further notice on Wednesday night. The NBA made its decision after...

Mar 14, 2020