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Veteran Canada 'keeper Erin McLeod happy to be back after painful foot injuries

Veteran Canada 'keeper Erin McLeod happy to be back after painful foot injuries

After months of pain, Erin McLeod is just grateful these days that taking her dogs for a walk doesn't hurt any more. Playing soccer is a bonus.
TSN says Kayla Grey has network's full support, regrets 'unclear' statement

TSN says Kayla Grey has network's full support, regrets 'unclear' statement

TORONTO — TSN says anchor Kayla Grey has the network's full support, and it regrets issuing an "unclear" statement last week after a user on social media engaged in what the network calls "reprehensible attacks on her character.
No call to buck, rodeo bulls and broncs idled by COVID-19 pandemic

No call to buck, rodeo bulls and broncs idled by COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — Get Smart and Stevie Knicks are lounging in the penthouse pasture. Blackstone After Party is having sex. Rodeo announcers constantly refer to bucking stock as athletes and point out their performance accounts for half a rider's total score.
Spanish league says audiences up by nearly 50% after break

Spanish league says audiences up by nearly 50% after break

MADRID — International viewership for Spanish soccer games increased by nearly 50% after they returned from the break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the league said Thursday.
Trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of track golden era

Trial of Diacks exposes dark backdrop of track golden era

PARIS — As Usain Bolt set the world ablaze, making athletics the hottest ticket at the Olympic Games, the sport was also being eaten from within.
Raptors Uprising rolls over Blazers, Lakers in NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament

Raptors Uprising rolls over Blazers, Lakers in NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC, unbeaten in regular-season play, kept rolling Wednesday by thumping Blazer5 Gaming and Lakers Gaming in the NBA 2K League's Tipoff esports tournament.
After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

MANCHESTER, England — Players kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of the coronavirus were remembered as the Premier League made a sombre return on Wednesday from a 100-day shutdown that deprived England of its national s
Manfred, Clark reach framework: 60 games, full prorated pay

Manfred, Clark reach framework: 60 games, full prorated pay

NEW YORK — After days of angry exchanges over money between Major League Baseball and the players' association, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred started to doubt whether there would be a 2020 season and said as much on national television.
Canadian star Andreescu tweets in support of summer U.S Open despite pandemic

Canadian star Andreescu tweets in support of summer U.S Open despite pandemic

TORONTO — Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says she supports the United States Tennis Association's decision to hold this year's U.S. Open this summer despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's Taylor Pendrith feels safe with Korn Ferry Tour protocols

Canada's Taylor Pendrith feels safe with Korn Ferry Tour protocols

Taylor Pendrith isn't used to his weekly nasal swabbing just yet, but he's getting there.