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Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for 'standing up against' COVID rules

Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for 'standing up against' COVID rules

VANCOUVER — The popular singer of O Canada at the Vancouver Canucks hockey games says he knew he might lose his job for standing up against what he describes as the "tyranny" of COVID-19 restrictions.
Emiliano Grillo leads at, Mayakoba Classic, Conners tied for 20th

Emiliano Grillo leads at, Mayakoba Classic, Conners tied for 20th

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Emiliano Grillo steadied himself with a pair of birdies over the last six holes Saturday for a 3-under 68, giving the Argentine a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Mayakoba Classic.
Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins

Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins

They filed into the stadiums for the first time in nine months, clutching treasured match tickets and with their masks partially hiding the glee on their faces.
'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral

'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral

Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time.
'Welcome home': Fans finally return to Premier League

'Welcome home': Fans finally return to Premier League

LONDON — Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat. From Upton Park to the Olympic Stadium, Dixon has been coming to West Ham games across seven decades.
NBA: Teams that break virus protocols may lose games, picks

NBA: Teams that break virus protocols may lose games, picks

NBA teams that do not comply with league rules designed to minimize the spread of the coronavirus this season could face major penalties such as forfeiting games or draft picks, the league told its franchises Saturday.
'Happy about where I'm at': Westbrook discusses move to DC

'Happy about where I'm at': Westbrook discusses move to DC

Russell Westbrook made a few things clear Saturday.
No. 1 Gonzaga vs No. 2 Baylor called off over virus tests

No. 1 Gonzaga vs No. 2 Baylor called off over virus tests

INDIANAPOLIS — Coaches Mark Few of Gonzaga and Scott Drew of Baylor scheduled Saturday's game for all the right seasons. They wanted their teams to have another early-season test and play in front of a national TV audience.
Bottas takes pole position for Sakhir GP ahead of Russell

Bottas takes pole position for Sakhir GP ahead of Russell

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas took pole position ahead of temporary teammate George Russell for the Sakhir Grand Prix on Saturday. It was the 16th pole of Bottas' career and he placed just .
Fans jeer as players take a knee in English soccer match

Fans jeer as players take a knee in English soccer match

LONDON — Fans attending an English second-tier match between Millwall and Derby on Saturday jeered as players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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