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The Toronto Raptors had largely dodged COVID-19 for the first half of an NBA season reeling from the global pandemic.

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that it has been granted approval by the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Provincial Health Office to play in bubble environments in Kamloops and Kelowna this season. The league said in a release that the WHL's СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Usually Jeff Gustafson makes the trip home to Kenora, Ont., from Bassmaster Elite Series events alone. This time, though, he had company.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson has been suspended for one game for cross-checking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jimmy Vesey. The incident occurred at the end of Toronto's 3-0 win at Edmonton on Monday night.

World Rugby looks set to postpone the 2021 women's World Cup to next year, citing uncertainty due to the global pandemic.

CALGARY — If there's an upside to Kerri Einarson not having a women's world curling championship to play in this month, it's the chance to win another Canadian championship.

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named the North Division's player of the month for February.

Sky Blue FC says Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has undergone successful surgery on her right quad. The NWSL club said there is no timetable for Sheridan's return. Sheridan was injured Feb.

ABBOTSFORD, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — Baseballs cracking off bats. Basketballs dribbling on hardwood. The metal clang of free weights. The sounds are unique for a suburban strip mall, but they're the usual soundtrack at a former Future Shop in central Abbotsford, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

LYON, France — Canada's Eugenie Bouchard lost 7-6 (7), 6-2 to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in the opening round of the Lyon Open on Tuesday.