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Including: Former broadcaster Bob McCown played Nostradamus more than three decades ago and predicted sports without fans [Star Logo] Sports Headlines [Former broadcaster Bob McCown played Nostradamus more than three decades ago and predicted sports without fans]( [But it had nothing do with a pandemic, McCown says, it was a matter of economics. In some ways, it is still about economics.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Gregor Chisholm: Baseball might return but will the players be able to celebrate it?]( [The game will have a different look when it comes back, and that could include the creation of new divisions and the end of old habits. Even the high five could be at risk.]( [Read More [arrow]]( There's a new way to start your day with the Star The news has never been more important — or harder to keep up with. That's why we're making it easier than ever to start your day with what matters, right in your inbox. [Sign up for First Up, the Star's newest email newsletter]( and you'll get a quick rundown every morning that makes sense of what’s happening, why it’s a big deal and what to look for next. It's more than just the headlines: it's everything you need to know in just a few minutes. [Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin enjoying the home life in Toronto]( [A four-year contract extension has given the veteran blueliner and his family some stability.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [NHL helps fans stay safe with face masks in their favourite team’s colours]( [The league announced Tuesday it was selling NHL-licensed cloth face coverings, with proceeds going to food banks in Canada and the U.S.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [How escrow might help the NHL keep teams intact if COVID-19 craters gate revenue]( [Playing to empty stadiums might drastically reduce hockey-related revenue which should in effect reduce the cap. But escrow means the league might not have to.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [CFL asks federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance]( [The CFL hasn’t given up on staging a 2020 season, but it has postponed the start of training camps — which were to open next month.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [MLB granting teams autonomy to refund games postponed by COVID-19 pandemic]( [About 30 home games, or more than a third of a team’s home schedule, will be lost by the end of May.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Former McGill coach David DeAveiro takes over Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team]( [DeAveiro is the 14th head coach in Rams men’s basketball history.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Manitoba premier says sports ‘back of the pack’ as province plans reopening]( [Manitoba is scheduled to announce its reopening strategy Wednesday.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Saints, QB Winston agree to terms on one-year contract]( [Jameis Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, will serve as backup to Drew Brees.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Can Cooperstown wait until next year? It may have to]( [As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the thought of cramming tens of thousands of people onto a field in Cooperstown, N.Y., less than three months from now seems unrealistic.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Restricted soccer training set to resume in Spain beginning next week]( [The protocol has four stages, including a preparation phase that would be followed by individual practices, smaller group sessions and finally full squad sessions.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [North Carolina governor OKs NASCAR to race at Charlotte, without fans]( [NASCAR completed four of its 36 races before the season was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Keeping a schedule key to Argos’ lineman dealing with COVID-19 pandemic]( [26-year-old Toronto native Jamal Campbell said keeping a daily schedule has helped him deal with the unusual circumstance of having to spend most of his time at home.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Star]( If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [Become a Star Subscriber]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](