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NHL teams not going to private restaurants in Toronto despite Ontario green light

NHL teams not going to private restaurants in Toronto despite Ontario green light

TORONTO — While Ontario's sport minister says NHL teams could dine at certain restaurants not open to the public during the province's stay-at-home order, teams in Toronto haven't had meals outside their hotel this season.
Super Bowl champion Buccaneers celebrate with boat parade

Super Bowl champion Buccaneers celebrate with boat parade

TAMPA, Fla. — The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their victory Wednesday with a boat parade amid continued concern over the coronavirus pandemic. The parade got started around 1 p.m. on the Hillsborough River near downtown Tampa.
No spectators, attendance not mandatory: New rules announced for Olympic track trials

No spectators, attendance not mandatory: New rules announced for Olympic track trials

OTTAWA — The road to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will look a bit different for Canada's track and field team.
Trio of Canadian anglers hits the road to compete on the 2021 Elite Series campaign

Trio of Canadian anglers hits the road to compete on the 2021 Elite Series campaign

Canadians Jeff Gustafson and Cory and Chris Johnston are back to being road warriors. The three have all left the cold of Ontario for Florida and the start of the '21 Bassmaster Elite Series. The season-opening event begins Thursday on the St.
Canada's Olympic, Paralympic hopefuls may get financial help for quarantine costs

Canada's Olympic, Paralympic hopefuls may get financial help for quarantine costs

OTTAWA — The federal government is considering helping Canadian athletes travelling abroad with the cost of quarantine upon return. Skiers and skaters currently competing internationally in Europe had departed Canada before the Jan.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu loses second-round match at Australian Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu loses second-round match at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Hsieh Su-Wei beat Bianca Andreescu at her own game Wednesday at the Australian Open. The world No. 71 from Taiwan was creative, effective and in full control of their second-round match at Rod Laver Arena.
Lindholm scores game-winner for Calgary Flames in 3-2 win over Winnipeg Jets

Lindholm scores game-winner for Calgary Flames in 3-2 win over Winnipeg Jets

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets in regulation for the first time this season on a late game-winning goal from Elias Lindholm on Tuesday. Lindholm scored a power-play goal at 18:18 of the third period in Calgary's 3-2 victory.
Senators work hard but fall for the fourth time against the Edmonton Oilers

Senators work hard but fall for the fourth time against the Edmonton Oilers

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are working hard to dig themselves out of a deep early-season hole. But it's proving difficult.
Montreal Alouettes GM Maciocia dips into free-agent waters to shore up club's defence

Montreal Alouettes GM Maciocia dips into free-agent waters to shore up club's defence

Danny Maciocia held true to his word Tuesday. Last week, the Montreal Alouettes GM said he expected to look for defensive help in CFL free agency. Maciocia did just that Tuesday, signing six defensive players hours after the free-agent period began.
McBean: Canadian athletes understand Tokyo will be unlike any other Olympics

McBean: Canadian athletes understand Tokyo will be unlike any other Olympics

From social distancing to careful monitoring to zero tolerance for a positive test.