National Sports

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: HOCKEY — NHL suspends 2019-20 season, impacting seven Canadian teams in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

OTTAWA — Swimming Canada has cancelled the Canadian open water championships because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The event was scheduled to be held April 25-26 in the Cayman Islands.

Almost any athlete will concede that getting picked for an Olympic team is as much of a challenge as competing for one.

TAMPA, Fla. — A second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The player, while in self-quarantine, reported fatigue and an elevated temperature to medical personnel with the Yankees, according to the team.

The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Morris returns to team curling in an unfamiliar position, but thinks he can handle it. The two-time Olympic gold medallist will play second for the first time in his career for Kevin Koe next season. The 41-year-old from Canmore, Alta.

INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans. On Wednesday, he'll become their new quarterback.

BURNABY, B.C. — The annual Harry Jerome International Track Classic has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event's 38th edition was scheduled for May 30 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C., just east of Vancouver.

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has cancelled the rest of its regular-season schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's going to require some change to preparation, but trainer Mark Casse is good with Tuesday's decision to postpone the Kentucky Derby until September amid the COVID-19 pandemic.