National Sports

Canadian receiver Chase Claypool is surprised to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft Friday night.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have joined forces with the Vancouver Aquarium to sell face masks with proceeds going to help keep the financially troubled aquarium afloat.

CALGARY — Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season.

TORONTO — Brian Ramsay looked to set the record straight Friday. The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Khari Jones is optimistic that the 2020 CFL season can be salvaged in some form. He doesn't even want to think about the alternative.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are being sued for negligence by a man who was attacked in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium and left with brain damage, his lawyers announced Friday.

Through a variety of circumstances, Christine Sinclair finds herself in Florida these days. But as she weathers the COVID-19 lockdown, her heart remains in Canada. And the global pandemic strikes close to home for the native of Burnaby, B.C.

MONTREAL — Tennis Canada announced the cancellation of three more events Friday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertainty that too many face.

AMSTERDAM — The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won’t be declared the champion.