Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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Jays' Springer out with right quadriceps strain, unlikely to appear in Angels series
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will be out for the foreseeable future with a right quadriceps strain. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said before his team's season debu...
Apr 08, 2021
No additional Vancouver Canucks players added to NHL's COVID-19 list
VANCOUVER - No Vancouver Canucks' players were added to the NHL's COVID-19 list Thursday, suggesting an end to the team's outbreak could be in sight. Nineteen Canucks players remain on the list and th...
Apr 08, 2021
NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada
His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could...
Apr 08, 2021
Canada's Pellington says response to NCAA tournament has been overwhelming
Four days after a thrilling NCAA women's basketball final, Shaina Pellington had barely made a dent in replying to the countless congratulatory messages. They poured into her phone and her social medi...
Apr 08, 2021
Latest COVID update April 8: Sask. sets single-day record for vaccinations
A record number of COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in Saskatchewan on Wednesday. There were 10,437 new vaccinations reported Thursday, increasing the total so far to 244,646. The latest shots...
Apr 08, 2021
Bookings for COVID vaccines set to open to 55+ age group in Saskatchewan
The eligibility for Saskatchewan's vaccine booking system is set to change. Starting Friday at 8 a.m., everyone 55 and over can book an appointment online or by phone. The eligibility had been at 58 a...
Apr 08, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Canada's Brendan Bottcher into playoffs at world men's curling championship
CALGARY - Brendan Bottcher ensured Canada will compete in men's curling at the next Winter Olympics and also clinched a playoff berth at the world curling championship Thursday. Bottcher downed Norway...
Apr 08, 2021
Canadian women continue Olympic prep with friendlies against Wales and England
After missing the SheBelieves Cup in February, fullback Ashley Lawrence is happy to be back in Canadian colours for friendlies against Wales and England. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been ...
Apr 08, 2021
SHA considering giving second doses of AstraZeneca vaccine; Moderna shipment delayed
The Saskatchewan Health Authority could find itself in a position where it has vaccines on hand but not enough people to take them. There hasn't been an unexpected arrival of new supply. Rather, it's ...
Apr 08, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again
Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...
Apr 08, 2021
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