National Sports

Major league baseball cancells all-star game for first time since 1945

LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host baseball's all-star same is going to last even longer.

Jul 3, 2020 10:13 AM Read more >

CFL denies reports that Winnipeg would be hub city for shortened 2020 season

TORONTO — The CFL says no decision has been made regarding a hub city for an abbreviated 2020 regular season. On Friday, a CFL spokesman denied reports the league had settled upon Winnipeg as a hub city in the event football was played this year.

Jul 3, 2020 10:08 AM Read more >

Seven hockey players suspended in Belarus league match-fixing case

ZURICH — Seven hockey players have been suspended during an investigation into match-fixing in the Belarus league.

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Washington Redskins undergoing 'thorough review' of NFL team's name

WASHINGTON — The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname. The team said Friday it has been talking to the NFL for weeks about the subject. In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S.

Jul 3, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >

Toronto FC signs third goalkeeper ahead of MLS is Back Tournament

Toronto FC has signed goalkeeper Kevin Silva to a first-team contract, adding a third 'keeper for the trip to the MLS is Back Tournament. The six-foot 189-pounder joins starter Quentin Westberg and backup Alex Bono on the MLS club roster.

Jul 3, 2020 8:33 AM Read more >

Raptors Uprising hold off Gen.G Tigers to win 12th straight in NBA 2K League play

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC ran its win streak to 12 and clinched a playoff berth Thursday, holding off the Gen.G Tigers in an international matchup in NBA 2K League play.

Jul 3, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >

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 6:45 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 9:21 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 8:41 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 7:48 PM Read more >