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The Michael Jordan Bulls documentary is a great escape

There are better sports documentaries than The Last Dance, but the entertaining series on the Michael Jordan-led Bulls dynasty might be a better fit for this particular time.



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Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw retires after 33 years, 2 titles

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw is retiring after winning two national championships in 33 years with the Irish.




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Raptors' Fred VanVleet says public health more important than a big payday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was enjoying the best season of his career, and was set to strike it rich with a lucrative new deal this summer before the coronavirus brought the NBA and global sports to its knees in mid-March.



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RJ Barrett providing 200,000 meals through Mississauga Food Bank

The Mississauga Food Bank says a $100,000 donation made earlier this week by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will provide 200,000 meals as part of the community's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.



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NBA plan to reopen practice facilities pushed back to May 8 at the earliest

The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.



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How Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman was ahead of his time

It’s been 20 years since his last NBA game, but Dennis Rodman is a hot topic again. The featured character in a new episode of The Last Dance was many things to many people — and a genuine trailblazer.



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Raptors' Davis would be 'devastated' if team misses opportunity for playoff run

If the NBA can't salvage the remainder of the season, Terence Davis said he won't be sad for the illustrious complete rookie year that could have been. But he would rue a missed post-season run.



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Ennis, Pangos among Canadian basketball players weathering pandemic abroad

Canadian basketball players Dylan Ennis and Kevin Pangos, who both play in Liga ACB, opted to stay and weather the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.




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Player agents, executives call for NBA to cancel season: report

National Basketball Association executives and player agents are calling on the league to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to health concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak, CNBC reported on Thursday.



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Grit and red wine: Famous war photographer beats virus at 97 – WSET

Grit and red wine: Famous war photographer beats virus at 97  WSET



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Some White House staff to wear masks after valet tests positive: Trump – Times of India

  1. Some White House staff to wear masks after valet tests positive: Trump  Times of India
  2. U.S. President Trump says will be tested for coronavirus daily  The Hindu
  3. US VP Mike Pence’s staffer, married to a Trump aide, tests positive for Covid-19  Livemint
  4. Trump's U-turn on the coronavirus task force wasn't really a U-turn at all  The Independent
  5. Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for coronavirus  Times of India
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The Scene – Akron Beacon Journal

The Scene  Akron Beacon Journal



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Bengaluru’s all-woman music collective Metronome to release a track for Mother’s Day – Times of India

Bengaluru's all-woman music collective Metronome to release a track for Mother's Day  Times of India



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‘Creative Music Making’ Documentary to Air on Nine Network – MPress – Maryville University News

'Creative Music Making' Documentary to Air on Nine Network - MPress  Maryville University News



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11 startups to pitch at NEXT Canada’s virtual Venture Reveal – BetaKit

11 startups to pitch at NEXT Canada's virtual Venture Reveal  BetaKit



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Jharkhand bans 11 brands of pan masala for one year to protect public health – Zee News

Jharkhand bans 11 brands of pan masala for one year to protect public health  Zee NewsJharkhand bans 11 pan-masala brands on health concerns  Hindustan TimesJharkhand Bans 11 Pan Masala Brands for One Year to Protect Public Health&n...



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Happy birthday Vijay Deverakonda: Tollywood’s ‘Dear Comrade’ who auctioned his first Filmfare Award for charity – The New Indian Express

Happy birthday Vijay Deverakonda: Tollywood's 'Dear Comrade' who auctioned his first Filmfare Award for charity  The New Indian Express



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Neha Bhasin: The lockdown has made me realise how privileged we are; I have seen the state of people in the streets and it’s not pretty

"So there are days when I feel down and out, but I remember the gratitude bit in the back of my head (sic)."



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Have to learn to live with Covid-19: Govt – Times of India

Have to learn to live with Covid-19: Govt  Times of IndiaHealth ministry says learn to live with coronavirus as India's COVID-19 count crosses 56,000  LivemintPeople must learn to live with the virus, follow prevention guidelines: G...



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From stage to sofa: NAC brings local arts to homes in new livestream initiative – Connected to India

From stage to sofa: NAC brings local arts to homes in new livestream initiative  Connected to India



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Cyber Actors Take Advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to Exploit Increased Use of Virtual Environments




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Online Extortion Scams Increasing During The Covid-19 Crisis




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With extra year, Christine Sinclair aiming to change colour of Canada's Olympic medals

In isolation with dog Charlie, Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair recalls "dream come true" of 2012 Olympic bronze and "heartbreak" of repeat in Rio in an interview with CBC Sports.




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National women's team win over Brazil at Rio 2016 'Canadian soccer's finest hour'

On this week's edition of Olympic Games Replay, CBC Sports showcases some of the big moments from Canada's journey through the women's soccer tournament at the Rio Olympics.




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Heartbreak & triumph: Tancredi, Wilkinson reflect on Olympic soccer journey

Melissa Tancredi and Rhian Wilkinson were pillars of the Team Canada for nearly two decades. Together, they've lived the highs and lows of the women's national soccer program - from the awe of their first Games in Beijing 2008, the heartbreak and redemption in London 2012, and finally, solidifying Canada's reputation as a soccer world power in Rio 2016. It's been a rollercoaster they'd ride over and over again.




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Alphonso Davies signs new deal with Bayern Munich through 2025

Bayern Munich has secured Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies for another two years through June 2025, with club officials and the teenager donning surgical masks to ink the deal during the global pandemic.




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CPL, CEBL join Canadian Football League in requesting federal aid to endure pandemic

After the Canadian Football League confirmed its request for financial assistance from Ottawa on Wednesday, the Canadian Premier League and Canadian Elite Basketball League have followed suit.




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Claim of unequal pay by U.S. women's soccer team dismissed by judge

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial.




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Bundesliga reports 10 positive tests as European leagues try to resume season

The German soccer league reported 10 positive tests for the coronavirus among 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and second division on Monday.




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What's next for U.S. women's soccer team after unequal pay lawsuit denied

A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team but allowed their allegation of discriminatory travel accommodations and medical support services to go to trial.




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Spanish soccer players fearful as La Liga takes steps to resume games

Players from La Liga side Eibar have issued a joint statement expressing their concerns about returning to training and matches while the new coronavirus remains a threat.




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Toronto FC's home becomes a massive kitchen to bolster meal program

In the first two weeks of the operation, the sports organization's meal program has used almost 25,000 pounds of chicken, 15,000 pounds of potatoes, 10,000 pounds of mixed vegetables and 8,000 pounds of pasta.



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'Not ready' to reopen: Cree and non-Indigenous leaders in James Bay united, ask for more time

"We don't have the big hospitals and specialized care. Should COVID-19 spread, we don't have the capacity or the resources to deal with it," said Cree Grand Chief Abel Bosum.



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Data gaps exist on COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities, says research fellow

The number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations reserves continues to rise this week, with 161 confirmed positive cases reported as of May 5.




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At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away

More than a dozen First Nations in northeastern Ontario have closed their borders to outsiders during the pandemic. It's creating some friction, but in the long-run could help to better define what Indigenous self-government really means. 



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Champion Manitoba jigger launches online competition to spread joy amid pandemic

Acclaimed jigger Ryan Richard, from Sandy Bay First Nation, is calling all dancers to showcase their skills in an online jigging competition.



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Lessons learned during H1N1 guide Ottawa's response to COVID-19 in First Nations

The federal government is looking to hire paramedics who can fly up to remote First Nations in case there’s a surge of COVID-19 cases, and officials say it’s evidence of a different approach to Indigenous health care than during the H1N1 outbreak.



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Food security fears after COVID-19 case closes La Loche, Sask., grocery store

One of the two grocery stores in La Loche, Sask., has shut temporarily after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, according to an executive at the North West Company. 




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Fry Bread: Children's book explores the connection between cooking and colonization

Award-winning children's book explores big questions about colonization and identity.




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T&T Supermarket to require customers wear face coverings

The Canada-wide chain will introduce a mandatory mask policy on May 11, claiming customers and employees want a policy more in line with how Asian countries have handled the COVID-19 crisis.



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Planning a Mother's Day meal? Andrew Coppolino suggests local delivery, curbside pickup options

Taking mom out for Mother's Day brunch is a tradition for many. But with people staying home and restaurants closed except for delivery or pick-up, this year's Mother's Day will be a little bit different. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino looks at options.



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3 new deaths from COVID-19 reported in Waterloo region

Ten new cases of COVID-19 reported as of Friday morning, bringing the total of cases to 897. Three more people in Waterloo region have also died from COVID-19.



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