Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not.
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To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be "safe and...
Jan 13, 2021
Canadian Rebecca Marino qualifies for Australian Open after third straight win
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Rebecca Marino has qualified for the Australian Open, securing her first berth in a Grand Slam since 2013. The 30-year-old from Vancouver defeated Maryna Za...
Jan 13, 2021
Badgers coach says Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett has the talent to go pro
Canadian Victoria Pickett, a star midfielder at the University of Wisconsin, looks to take the next step in her soccer career Wednesday evening at the NWSL draft. Badgers coach Paula Wilkins, for one,...
Jan 13, 2021
Jets, Canucks face potential COVID issues as NHL season gets underway
The 2020-21 NHL season got underway Wednesday with a tribute to front-line health care workers. A video tribute to the health care professionals fighting the COVID-19 pandemic was shown at the empty W...
Jan 13, 2021
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Hamonic to one-year, US$1.25-million deal
VANCOUVER - Playing for the Calgary Flames, defenceman Travis Hamonic got a close-up view of the Vancouver Canucks' skilled, young talent.Going up against the likes of Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes a...
Jan 12, 2021
NHL reports 27 positive COVID-19 tests during camps, including 17 from Dallas
The NHL says 27 players returned positive COVID-19 tests during training camps as the league prepares to open its season. The league said in a release Tuesday that it conducted approximately 12,000 te...
Jan 12, 2021
Curling bubble plans provide hope for some teams, while others left disappointed
The fields are slowly filling up for the national curling championships, events that have provided a beacon of light in what has been a dreary competitive season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Positivi...
Jan 12, 2021
MLS commissioner feels for Canadian teams given pandemic-related border issues
MLS commissioner Don Garber says he feels for the league's three Canadian teams given the border issues caused by the pandemic. Toronto FC, the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps all had to find ...
Jan 12, 2021
Calgary's National Sport School that produces Olympic champions avoids axe
CALGARY - The National Sport School in Calgary that has produced Olympic and Paralympic champions is switching school divisions in order to survive. The Calgary Board of Education was going to close t...
Jan 12, 2021
Environment Canada issues winter storm, wind warnings
Environment Canada issued weather watches and warnings for much of Saskatchewan on Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Terri Lang said harsh conditions will be felt all around Saskatchewan over the next ...
Jan 12, 2021
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