National Sports

NHL says NBC would have been involved in restart, whether in Canada or US

TORONTO — The NHL is defending its decision to have an American television network provide the world feed of its restart in Toronto, a move that isn't supported by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Jul 14, 2020 3:02 PM Read more >

Toronto Wolfpack nearing crunch time over visas for Sonny Bill and other imports

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack, who have not played since March 11 due to the global pandemic, may not have New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams and other marquee players available when the sport returns next month.

Jul 14, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

Montreal, Toronto look to bounce back against each other after disappointing games

The Montreal Impact and Toronto FC both disappointed in their opening matches at the MLS is Back Tournament. Now they look to bounce back at the expense of the other Thursday night.

Jul 14, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Draisaitl, MacKinnon and Panarin named Ted Lindsay Award finalists

TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon and New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin are the finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award.

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Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister thinks Winnipeg could become a good CFL hub

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be a hub city for the CFL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 14, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

Column: What's in a name? Stubborn Snyder about to find out

Try to think of a more deserving guy in all of sports than Dan Snyder to get his name-change plans caught in a vise. Go ahead, we’ll wait.

Jul 14, 2020 7:12 AM Read more >

Leafs star Auston Matthews confirms he tested positive for COVID-19

TORONTO — Auston Matthews felt safe in Arizona — until he wasn't. The star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month in his home state.

Jul 13, 2020 10:11 PM Read more >

Ontario's top doctor thinks NHL's COVID testing plan works for all parties

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor doesn't see COVID-19 testing capacity being an issue in the province once the NHL hunkers down in Toronto for its restart. Dr.

Jul 13, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

Toronto FC, D.C. United say all players have since tested negative for COVID

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Toronto FC player and D.C. United player whose COVID-19 tests prompted a delay to their teams' MLS is Back Tournament matchup have both since tested negative. MLS said Sunday that one D.C.

Jul 13, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season

TORONTO — There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice.

Jul 13, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >