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TORONTO — The NHL is defending its decision to have an American television network provide the world feed of its restart in Toronto, a move that isn't supported by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack, who have not played since March 11 due to the global pandemic, may not have New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams and other marquee players available when the sport returns next month.

The Montreal Impact and Toronto FC both disappointed in their opening matches at the MLS is Back Tournament. Now they look to bounce back at the expense of the other Thursday night.

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon and New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin are the finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be a hub city for the CFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Try to think of a more deserving guy in all of sports than Dan Snyder to get his name-change plans caught in a vise. Go ahead, we’ll wait.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews felt safe in Arizona — until he wasn't. The star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month in his home state.

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor doesn't see COVID-19 testing capacity being an issue in the province once the NHL hunkers down in Toronto for its restart. Dr.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Toronto FC player and D.C. United player whose COVID-19 tests prompted a delay to their teams' MLS is Back Tournament matchup have both since tested negative. MLS said Sunday that one D.C.

TORONTO — There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice.