National Sports

Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

It's becoming an increasingly ambiguous scenario: the elevator door opens and someone is already inside.

Mar 27, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche say one of their players has recovered after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. The player was at home in isolation since the symptoms first appeared. Colorado made the announcment Thursday.

Mar 26, 2020 5:04 PM Read more >

Crosby, Ovechkin favour NHL going directly into the playoffs post-coronavirus

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been pitted against one another throughout their careers.

Mar 26, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.

Mar 26, 2020 3:58 PM Read more >

Hockey gear manufacturer Bauer gets green light to make visors for medical staff

MONTREAL — Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer says it has received government authorization to produce protective gear for medical staff and first responders.

Mar 26, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

IndyCar goes virtual racing as it waits to get back on track

IndyCar isn't sure when it can get its cars on track to officially start the season. For now, the series will follow the lead of other racing leagues and go virtual. IndyCar's first iRacing event will be Saturday with a 25-car field.

Mar 26, 2020 2:49 PM Read more >

Alouettes starter Adams Jr. looking to build upon Alouettes' stellar '19 season

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. won't be heart-broken if training camp is pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 26, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Indianapolis 500 postponed until August because of COVID-19

The Indianapolis 500 was postponed Thursday until August because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946. The race will instead be held Aug.

Mar 26, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 exposing thin financial margins of Canada's Olympic athletes

Any lingering hope Sarah Pavan had about competing on this season's professional beach volleyball circuit was crushed the day city workers came to cut down the nets on Hermosa Beach.

Mar 26, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Expansion Atletico Ottawa adds international talent from Jamaica and England

OTTAWA — Expansion Atletico Ottawa's roster reached double figures Thursday with the signing of Jamaican international midfielder Tevin Shaw.

Mar 26, 2020 1:02 PM Read more >