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CAA Saskatchewan pitching in at Regina’s food bank
CAA Saskatchewan employees who normally tow stalled cars or boost dead batteries are helping out in another way during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine Niemczyk, the director of communications for CAA...
Apr 17, 2020
Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families
For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism. Sure, the stadiums and arenas will be...
Apr 17, 2020
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...
Apr 17, 2020
Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade
Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump - Flutie's boss during his first professional football gig - is "doing a great job." Flutie, 57, spent eight seasons in the CFL...
Apr 17, 2020
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival postponed
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected another huge festival in the province. The 34th annual SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has been postponed. It had been scheduled for July 3-12 in Saskatoon. In a ...
Apr 17, 2020 (Tourism Saskatoon)
Heritage Canada commits $500 million to arts and sports sectors impacted by COVID-19
TORONTO - Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled early plans on Friday to give $500 million to Canada's arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic - but exactly...
Apr 17, 2020
Major League Soccer extends moratorium on matches to at least June 8
TORONTO - Major League Soccer has extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due to the global pandemic, with talks already underway on possible reduction of player wages. In the case of ...
Apr 17, 2020
Winnipeg Jets, Dustin Byfuglien mutually agree to terminate contract
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff chooses to remember the good times with Dustin Byfuglien. The hulking defenceman's crushing body checks, his unique style, the mind games in ...
Apr 17, 2020
Wolfpack get notice of pay cuts as rugby league tightens belt during pandemic
Toronto Wolfpack players and staff have been sent word outlining wage cuts due to the suspension of play during the global pandemic. CEO Bob Hunter confirmed the letters Friday, saying that all those ...
Apr 17, 2020
Flutie says Canada should be proud of Hubbard being Heisman Trophy finalist
Canadian Chuba Hubbard will have a tough act to follow this season. His own. The 20-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta., was the NCAA rushing leader last season, running for 1,936 yards and 2...
Apr 17, 2020
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