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TORONTO — Brian Ramsay looked to set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Khari Jones is optimistic that the 2020 CFL season can be salvaged in some form. He doesn't even want to think about the alternative.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are being sued for negligence by a man who was attacked in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium and left with brain damage, his lawyers announced Friday.

Through a variety of circumstances, Christine Sinclair finds herself in Florida these days. But as she weathers the COVID-19 lockdown, her heart remains in Canada. And the global pandemic strikes close to home for the native of Burnaby, B.C.

MONTREAL — Tennis Canada announced the cancellation of three more events Friday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertainty that too many face.

AMSTERDAM — The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won’t be declared the champion.

The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has made it impossible to stage the event.

PONTE VERDE BEACH, Fla. — Canadian golf executive Scott Pritchard has been named the new head of the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada. The PGA Tour announced executive restructuring of its two international tours Friday.

While even the UFC struggles to stage a show during the global pandemic, Chael Sonnen's Submission Underground grappling promotion is going on strong. On Sunday, the former mixed martial arts star stages Submission Underground 13 in Portland, Ore.