MLB players propose 114-game season: report

A report from the Associated Press says that MLB players are proposing a much longer season than the 82 games offer by management.

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MLS players approve tournament in Orlando, salary cuts across the pool

In approving a summer tournament, MLS players have also voted to accept certain concessions, including salary reductions and reduced team and individual bonuses.

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3-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Joe Morrow dies at 84

Three-time United States Olympic gold-medalist sprinter Bobby Joe Morrow has died. He was 84.

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Toronto FC to start small group training sessions Monday

Toronto FC is the latest MLS team to start small group training sessions, provided they follow local health and government policies.

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Masai Ujiri says the conversation about racism 'can no longer be avoided'

In a Globe and Mail column, Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri reflected on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and protests erupting across the United States.

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Bundesliga players honour George Floyd with their goal celebrations

During Sunday's Bundesliga action, Marcus Thuram takes a knee and Jadon Sancho unveils a shirt that says 'Justice For George Floyd'.

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Comparing today's riots with Kaepernick's peaceful protests

ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant on the death of George Floyd and the resulting civil unrest.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime says equality remains big issue after George Floyd death

While reflecting on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis when a police officer used his knee on Floyd's neck to pin him to the ground, Montreal tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime recalled an incident involving his African father and Quebec police.

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Sports world reacts on Sunday to death of George Floyd

"I will not bear witness further to the degradation of human life," says New Jersey Devils defenceman Connor Carrick, who weighed in following a Saturday night of destruction across the United States by those protesting the death of George Floyd.

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NHL planning to test players daily for COVID-19 if games resume

The first major North American professional sports league to announce a format for its potential return to competition also has a comprehensive COVID-19 testing strategy as the NHL plans to test players each day should it resume its season this summer.

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Blake Wheeler says 'America is not OK' amid protests following George Floyd's death

Winnipeg Jets forward and Minnesota native Blake Wheeler joined a growing list of athletes speaking out following the death of George Floyd, writing on Twitter that "America is not OK," following days of tense protests. 

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As NHL looks to restart season, just how accommodating should governments be with quarantine rules?

Canadian politicians know that their constituents want the NHL to resume business, but after hunkering down for months to protect public safety, it remains unclear how tolerant ordinary Canadians will be if players are given freedoms the rest of us have been denied for so long.

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Alphonso Davies shows off skill on goal in Bayern's shutout win over Fortuna

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich took a confident step closer to an eighth straight German title with a 5-0 demolition of Fortuna Dusseldorf in an empty stadium on Saturday.

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Former NFL exec says Vikings should sign Colin Kaepernick now

Former NFL executive Joe Lockhart penned a column for CNN on Saturday, saying that teams were wrong for not signing Colin Kaepernick, and that the Minnesota Vikings should ink the controversial quarterback now.

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Player's Own Voice podcast: Jayna Hefford leads the league

The Player's Own Voice podcast hears how PWHPA head Jayna Hefford is pushing to take professional women's hockey to the next level.

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David Price pledges to pay each Dodgers minor-leaguer $1K US

Minor league players in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization will be getting something extra in their paychecks courtesy of star pitcher David Price.

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Sergio Garcia, 4 others tie for win at BMW Indoor Invitational on virtual Valderrama

Five golfers, including Spaniards Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera Bello, won the latest edition of the BMW Indoor Invitational powered by Trackman, on a virtual Real Club Valderrama, located in southern Spain.

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Blue Jays, other MLB teams cut hundreds of minor league players amid pandemic

Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over 200 players were cut Friday and more than 400 reportedly have been released over the past month.

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Coronavirus: Here's what's happening in the sports world on Saturday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.

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Tour de France samples re-tested for unnamed substance: report

Samples from the 2017 Tour de France are being re-tested as authorities look for a previously undetectable performance-enhancing substance, Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reported on Saturday.

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Canada's Pangos stuck in limbo while awaiting potential Spanish league restart

Sport is one of the universal lenses used to understand the realities of COVID-19, but Canadian basketball player Kevin Pangos is experiencing first hand how foggy that lens has become.

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A new generation of superstar Olympians emerged in the 2000s

On this week's edition of Olympic Games Replay, CBC Sports features Canada's memorable performances and dramatic increase in podium finishes during the 2000s.

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Watch the Best of the 2000s Olympic & Paralympic Games

Watch Olympic Games Replay, a look back at some of the most exciting moments in past Games. On this week's edition of the program, watch some of the best Canadian Olympic and Paralympic moments from the 2000s.

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CFL commissioner shoots down idea of partnership with U.S. Spring League

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said he told Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, that the Canadian league was currently too busy dealing with the various elements of the COVID-19 pandemic to seriously consider a partnership between the two leagues.

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Leon Draisaitl, Alphonso Davies compare notes after Oilers star wins Art Ross

A dominant centre for the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl became the first athlete in his country's history to lead a North American sports league in scoring when he was awarded the Art Ross Trophy earlier this week.

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Canadiens handed lifeline by NHL's return-to-play plan

The Montreal Canadiens were given an opportunity to continue their cup chase after the NHL announced a 24-team return-to-play strategy that included the Habs.

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No consensus yet, but NBA reportedly moving toward format for return

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.

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Roger Federer tops Forbes' highest-earning athlete list at $106.3M US

Roger Federer leads the annual Forbes ranking of highest-paid athletes with what the magazine says is $106.3 million US in total earnings.

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Canada's Erin McLeod eager to make return to NWSL, comfortable with precautions made for return

Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod smiles each time she hits the pitch to train with the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League, though, she could never have imagined she'd be playing under these circumstances. 

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Canadian athletes, organizers brace for difficulties of flying in COVID-19 era

Flying won't be getting easier for anyone as airlines and airports prepare to accommodate travelers while dealing with global pandemic.

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Extensive testing protocol at core of NWSL's tournament return plan

As the National Women's Soccer League prepares to become one of the first North American leagues to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, testing and tracing are at the core of its plans.

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CFL requests proposal from U.S. Spring League towards potential partnership

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has asked an American developmental football league for a formal proposal regarding a partnership between the two.

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Sabres captain Jack Eichel 'fed up with losing,' draws comparison to Michael Jordan

Sabres captain Jack Eichel kept his frustrations in check for the first 14 minutes of an end-of-season interview session with Buffalo-area reporters Thursday.

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Oilers' Connor McDavid does not believe hub city host would have 'major advantage'

Two days after the NHL revealed its return-to-play plan, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and defenceman Darnell Nurse were already looking ahead to potentially playing in the 24-team Stanley Cup format.

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Boston Marathon cancelled for 1st time in 124-year history

The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in its 124-year history. Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a "virtual event" in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher's medal.

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Athletes around the globe wary of virus, sufficient testing should games return

Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.

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National soccer league asks to play on P.E.I. this summer

Canada’s top soccer league has approached the P.E.I. government about the possibility of holding its 2020 season in the province.

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Oilers' Draisaitl wins 1st scoring title as NHL announces season awards

Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl was named winner of the Art Ross Trophy, Washington captain Alex Ovechkin and Boston right-wing David Pastrnak were named the co-recipients of the Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday.

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MLS teams receive go-ahead to begin voluntary group training sessions

Major League Soccer said Thursday that players can return to outdoor team training fields in small groups, provided they follow mandatory health and safety measures.

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'Don't bail out baseball owners': Agent Scott Boras recommends players reject salary cuts

Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball's attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players' association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have their origin in management debt financing.

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As B.C. stays firm, Alberta offers 'cohort quarantine,' seeks essential worker status for NHL players

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL players to come to Edmonton. His counterpart in British Columbia says his province isn't interested in making any concessions.

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Tokyo Olympics just beginning the race to reset themselves

Organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto was asked Thursday about progress toward next year's rescheduled Tokyo Games, but preparations seem to be barely out of the starting blocks.

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Premier League planning to restart season on June 17

The Premier League season will restart on June 17, the BBC reported on Thursday. The season will get under way on the Wednesday date with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, which are both games in hand.

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Coronavirus: Here's what's happening in the sports world on Thursday

Stay up to date on the latest on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting sports around the globe.

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Oilers anthem singer encourages men to speak up about their mental health

Robert Clark, the Edmonton Oilers official anthem singer, is encouraging men who may be struggling with their mental health during the pandemic to seek help.

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Canucks could hold training camp in U.S. due to Canada's quarantine guidelines, GM says

On Wednesday, Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning hinted that if the NHL continues to trend towards resuming the 2019-20 season this summer, the club might hold training camp in the United States because of Canada's mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival for all non-essential workers.

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Plenty of time for Flames to think about Jets ahead of lone all-Canadian matchup

The Calgary Flames' first opponent if and when the NHL resumes is a team they saw once this season outside. The Winnipeg Jets edged the Flames 2-1 in overtime Oct. 26 in the Heritage Classic outdoor game in Regina.

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Leafs captain John Tavares itching to return to ice for revamped NHL playoffs

John Tavares expects hockey's restart — if it gets off the ground — to be a sprint. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain is eager to see how his team matches up.

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Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame induction ceremony pushed to 2021

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett and six others is postponed until 2021.

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CFL informs member clubs its allowing limited access to team facilities

The CFL is allowing its teams to reopen their fitness facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league sent a memo to its member clubs Wednesday allowing local players to participate in training or receive treatment at their respective club's facility.

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