National Sports

Rugby league looking at forgoing scrums and changing rules to make game safer

Super League is looking at outlawing scrums for the rest of the 2020 season and introducing other rule changes "largely to make the sport of rugby league safer in the current public health situation.

Jun 12, 2020 10:38 AM Read more >

Boston Bruins player tests positive for COVID-19, remains asymptomatic

BOSTON — A member of the Boston Bruins has tested positive for COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2020 9:02 AM Read more >

Commonwealth Games open to athletes taking a knee

LONDON — The Commonwealth Games has joined a growing list of sports bodies allowing athletes to protest against racism without fear of repercussions.

Jun 12, 2020 8:24 AM Read more >

Canadian Jeff Smith hopes to be involved when live darts returns in July

Add darts to the list of sports returning to live action. The Professional Darts Corporation announced Friday that live darts will return next month with the launch of the PDC Summer Series in England.

Jun 12, 2020 8:04 AM Read more >

"They got a decent team up there" - Nurse says Raptors in same position as last year

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet will never forget the victorious bus ride back to the hotel from Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Kyle Lowry did DJ duties, and kept hitting repeat on Queen anthem "We are The Champions.

Jun 12, 2020 7:47 AM Read more >

Formula 1 cancels races in Azerbaijan, Singapore, Japan

Formula One races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan were cancelled on Friday because of issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 12, 2020 7:01 AM Read more >

Raptors Uprising GC downs Blazer5 Gaming to extend NBA 2K League unbeaten start

Star point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey led the way as Raptors Uprising GC rallied in overtime in the deciding game Thursday to down Blazer5 Gaming and preserve its unbeaten record in NBA 2K League esports play.

Jun 11, 2020 9:40 PM Read more >

Owen Caissie first of five Canadians taken at 2020 MLB Draft

Outfielder Owen Caissie was the first of five Canadians to be selected at the 2020 MLB Draft when the San Diego Padres took him in the second round, 45th overall on Thursday. The 17-year-old Caissie, from Burlington, Ont.

Jun 11, 2020 8:13 PM Read more >

Blue Jays GM says baseball needs to step up to the plate on societal change

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says Major League Baseball teams, including his own, need to work towards more diversity within their organizations.

Jun 11, 2020 6:59 PM Read more >

Toronto Arrows re-sign 5 players as they plan for 2021 Major League Rugby season

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Argentine forward Tomas de la Vega and four others, adding to their 2021 Major League Rugby roster.

Jun 11, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >