National Sports

Bell to commentate and race on same day in different states

INDIANAPOLIS — Townsend Bell is putting his own unique twist on “double duty” this weekend by calling the IndyCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before jetting to Florida to compete in the IMSA sports car race.

Jul 3, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Toronto FC leaves for Florida with concerns over COVID-19 situation that awaits

Toronto FC heads to Florida with some unease given recent positive tests there by FC Dallas players and the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases state-wide. "There's concern, no doubt," said head coach Greg Vanney.

Jul 2, 2020 8:21 PM Read more >

Blue Jays to hold summer training camp at Toronto's Rogers Centre

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will be facing a unique situation when they open their summer training camp this weekend. As the lone MLB team north of the Canada-U.S.

Jul 2, 2020 7:41 PM Read more >

Canadian Taylor Pendrith shoots 2-under 70, sits sixth at halfway point

BERTHOUD, Colo. — Canadian Taylor Pendrith is halfway to his best finish of the Korn Ferry Tour season. Pendrith, of Richmond Hill, Ont.

Jul 2, 2020 6:48 PM Read more >

Young guard Terence Davis bringing veteran mindset to Raptors' playoff push

Terence Davis is approaching the NBA's return to play with a veteran's mindset. The Raptors guard was enjoying a standout rookie campaign when the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 2, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Toronto Mayor John Tory says NHL has 'incredibly detailed' plan for hub cities

TORONTO — In the aftermath of reports that his city will join Edmonton as hubs for the NHL's resumption of play, Toronto Mayor John Tory said he was impressed with the league's plans on Thursday.

Jul 2, 2020 5:03 PM Read more >

Ontario Sport Minister says no CFL-specific financial aid on table

TORONTO — Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod continues to speak with Ottawa and her provincial counterparts about how to help the CFL, but says there's been no talk of the two tiers of government combining to provide league-specific financial assist

Jul 2, 2020 3:08 PM Read more >

Blue Jays claim infielder Valera off waivers, add three players to training pool

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Thursday while making three more additions to their player pool for the upcoming MLB season.

Jul 2, 2020 2:26 PM Read more >

Julien to fans hoping Habs falter for shot at Lafreniere: 'There's no guarantee'

Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is well aware of the chatter.

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Canadian Alphonso Davies named to Kicker magazine's Bundesliga team of the year

Canadian Alphonso Davies has made Kicker magazine's Bundesliga team of the season. The German sports magazine, founded in 1920, focuses mainly on football.

Jul 2, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >