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Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps leave for MLS is Back Tournament in Florida

Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps finally left for Florida on Monday after delays related to COVID-19.
Manitoba's public health officer sees merit of Winnipeg CFL hub idea

Manitoba's public health officer sees merit of Winnipeg CFL hub idea

WINNIPEG — The CFL still hasn't approached the Manitoba government about Winnipeg being a hub city for a potential 2020 season, but the province's chief public health officer thinks the plan could work. "I think there could be benefits," Dr.

Toronto-born Raptor Oshae Brissett thankful for time spent with baby daughter

The NBA shutdown provided a silver lining for new dad Oshae Brissett. The 22-year-old from Toronto might have been in the thick of another long Raptors playoff run had COVID-19 not shut down sports around the world in mid-March.
MLS MVP Carlos Vela will skip LAFC's trip to Orlando tourney

MLS MVP Carlos Vela will skip LAFC's trip to Orlando tourney

LOS ANGELES — Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month.
Peruvian Adrian Ugarizza leaves York 9, looks to find a place to play back home

Peruvian Adrian Ugarizza leaves York 9, looks to find a place to play back home

TORONTO — York 9 FC has parted ways with Peruvian forward Adrian Ugarizza, who had yet to play in a game with the CPL side after signing in February.
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes

Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday criticizing a pair of sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality.
Wolfpack forced to wait on whether relegation will be on the table in 2020

Wolfpack forced to wait on whether relegation will be on the table in 2020

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack, currently at the bottom of the Betfred Super League standings at 0-6-0, will have to wait a little longer to find out whether relegation will be taken off the table in the 2020 pandemic-disputed season.
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part of a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Co. The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced Monday.
Jays' McGuire fined after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct charge

Jays' McGuire fined after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct charge

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge — a second-degree misdemeanour — and paid fines totalling US$500 stemming from a February incident in Florida.
NHL says 35 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8

NHL says 35 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8

NEW YORK — The NHL says 35 players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus over roughly the past month.