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F1 hopes to start season with double-header in Austria

F1 hopes to start season with double-header in Austria

PARIS — Formula One hopes to finally start the season with a double-header in the naturally isolated environment around the venue for the Austrian Grand Prix.
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days

NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR plans to restart its engines with a flurry of races at two historic tracks.
Whitecaps raise funds for Vancouver Food Bank via sale of Carson Ting print

Whitecaps raise funds for Vancouver Food Bank via sale of Carson Ting print

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have expanded their fundraising efforts during the pandemic to include the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Thierry Henry notes positive changes in his return to MLS

Thierry Henry notes positive changes in his return to MLS

There's been a shift in Major League Soccer in the relatively short time since Thierry Henry was a player. The former Arsenal star, now the new coach of the Montreal Impact, played for the New York Red Bulls from 2010 to 2014.
Canada votes for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in World Rugby elections

Canada votes for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in World Rugby elections

Rugby Canada has cast its vote for incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont in the World Rugby elections. Beaumont has faced a stiff challenge from current vice-chairman Agustin Pichot in the race to oversee the world governing body of rugby.
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time.
MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules

MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules

Major League Soccer is easing its training restrictions, allowing clubs to use their practice fields but only for individual workouts and under strict rules.
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office

Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office

CHICAGO — Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities.
EPL steps up plans to restart in neutral stadiums in June

EPL steps up plans to restart in neutral stadiums in June

The English Premier League stepped up planning on Friday to try to resume in neutral stadiums, holding separate talks with the government and its clubs to determine the necessary health measures and logistics.
York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022

York 9 FC rewards coach Brennan with new deal that could run through 2022

TORONTO — York 9 FC head coach Jimmy Brennan has signed a new contract with the Canadian Premier League club that runs through 2021, with a club option for 2022.