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Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka set for Australian Open semi-final

International Sports Toronto Feb 17, 2021

Thursday’s semi-final will be the fifth time the two players meet. Fans are eager to know the outcome of this match after their turbulent U.S. Open encounter.

Tokyo set to appoint female Olympian to lead committee for Summer Games

International News Sports Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist, Elaine Lies reports on Seiko Hashimoto, an Olympian and Minister of Women’s Rights Empowerment. Hashimoto’s policies target education, children while targeting health issues and Japan’s falling birth rate.

Raptors use hot shots to slide by Wizards

SkedNow Sports Toronto Feb 11, 2021

The Toronto Raptors zapped the Washington Wizards 137-115 Wednesday in DC. Next up in the Raps’six-game road trip is a match against the Boston Celtics Thursday night.

The Curse of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson

Entertainment News Sports Apr 1, 2020

By Jack Anderson The most anticipated fight in UFC history is in jeopardy once again. Lightweight (155 lb) champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in danger of being stranded in his home country of Russia due to a COVID-19 travel ban. Khabib would be forced out of his UFC 249 title... Read more

How will park closures affect athletes and summer leagues?

COVID-19 Sports Mar 28, 2020

On March 25, Mayor John announced all Toronto playground equipment and other park amenities are off-limits. Tory tweeted out that the closures of Toronto parks is “part of our continuing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.” These closures also include sports fields, tennis courts, and dog parks. Athletes... Read more

Life (doesn’t) begin on Opening Day

Audio report Podcast Sports Mar 26, 2020

AUDIO OpEd – It shoulda been Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, but today, fans are crying the blues. A month ago, supporters across the globe were looking forward to watching the boys of summer light it up. For one thing, many wanted to see the Houston Astros get their... Read more

Will NHL have a summer playoff run? Anything’s possible and all is unknown

Audio report Canada COVID-19 Podcast Sports Toronto Mar 24, 2020

AUDIO REPORT – Everyone wants to know what’s going on with the National Hockey League. Is the season over for good? Will Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews get his chance to reach the 50-goal plateau? Will the Stanley Cup even be awarded? Skedline reporter Christian Holmes investigates the... Read more

Women’s hockey tourney canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

COVID-19 Health International Sports Uncategorized Mar 11, 2020

The world women’s hockey championship has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) made the decision this past Saturday to cancel the event. It was scheduled for March 31 to April 10 and it was going to be held in Halifax and Truro,... Read more

COVID-19 affecting sports across the globe

COVID-19 International Sports Mar 11, 2020

The novel COVID-19 continues to result in sporting events being cancelled and leagues having to change their policy. The NBA is considering moving games to locations that are unaffected by the virus according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If a team is not able to use their arena due to... Read more

Raptors rest and recover for home date

COVID-19 Health Sports Mar 11, 2020

The Toronto Raptors continue their break as they prepare for a home date against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The Raptors recently completed a five game road trip that began with at the beginning of March against the Denver Nuggets and concluded last Monday against the Utah Jazz. The... Read more