Category Archives: Sports
Toronto Blue Jays will sport No. 1 patches to pay tribute to Fernandez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will honour Tony Fernandez by wearing a uniform patch with the former infielder's longtime No. 1 this season. The club's career leader in games played, hits and triples...
Jul 13, 2020
Toronto FC finally takes the pitch at MLS is Back Tournament in Florida
Toronto FC and D.C. United finally made it to the pitch Monday at the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida after two abortive attempts due to COVID-19 concerns. Both teams arrived at ESPN's Wide Wor...
Jul 13, 2020
Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins' name after 87 years
WASHINGTON - The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the "Redskins" name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Amer...
Jul 13, 2020
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington's NFL team will get rid of the name 'Redskins' on Monday, according to multiple reports. It's unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league's oldest franchis...
Jul 12, 2020
Dubas impressed by Leafs' commitment heading into camp; Matthews ready for camp
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas could only watch as his Maple Leafs went through their paces the last few weeks. Phase 2 of the NHL's return-to-play protocol featured voluntary on- and off-ice workouts with...
Jul 12, 2020
Pace, health, return to winning form the goals at Flames training camp, says GM
CALGARY - Proper pacing, staying disease-free and being ready to beat the Winnipeg Jets when the NHL reboots is the balancing act at Calgary Flames training camp, according to the ...
Jul 12, 2020
Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hote...
Jul 12, 2020
Morikawa clutch in finish and playoff to win Workday Open
DUBLIN, Ohio - Collin Morikawa figured his tournament was over if he didn't make a 5-foot par putt on the 15th hole at Muirfield Village. He couldn't have imagined all the fun was just starting. Still...
Jul 12, 2020
2-time All-Star 2B Bolling dies, hit last slam off Koufax
MOBILE, Ala. - Frank Bolling, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the last player to hit a grand slam off Sandy Koufax, has died. He was 88. Bolling died Saturday. He was diagnosed with cancer abou...
Jul 12, 2020
