National Sports

TORONTO — Barely two months before she'll step up to the start line at the Tokyo Olympics, Melissa Bishop-Nriagu was confined to her home for a 14-day quarantine. The 800-metre runner travelled to the U.S.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fourth Canadian golfer has earned a berth in the U.S. Open. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., secured one of 16 berths for the June 17-20 major on Tuesday at a final qualifier.

MONTREAL — Tyler Toffoli and his teammates knew they weren't given much of a chance heading into the playoffs. And, quite frankly, with good reason.

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith has earned a spot in the U.S. Open for the second year in a row. The native of Richmond Hill, Ont., finished first in one of nine 36-hole qualifiers for the major on Monday in Rockville, Md., to book his ticket.

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Rockies sluggers Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game following the Futures Game at Denver's Coors Field on July 11 along with Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia, former All-St

TORONTO — Finally, a little bit of good news for Ontario's horse-racing industry. The Ontario government announced Monday the province will enter into its COVID-19 reopening plan starting Friday. That's slightly ahead of the target day of Monday.

Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff.

Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box.

After rolling over lesser opposition, Canada faces a far stiffer World Cup qualifying test in Suriname on Tuesday. A loss and the World Cup dream is over.

MONTREAL — Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery.