National Sports

'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nation

LOS ANGELES — The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests.

Jul 5, 2020 7:40 AM Read more >

Yanks' Tanaka hit in head; LeMahieu, Cessa test positive

NEW YORK — With Masahiro Tanaka crumpled motionless on the mound, Aaron Judge repeatedly waved behind home plate and scolded a video journalist for taking images. This wasn't a scene anyone at Yankee Stadium wanted to see.

Jul 4, 2020 8:20 PM Read more >

Whitecaps' match against FC Dallas at MLS is Back Tournament pushed back

The Vancouver Whitecaps' opening match against FC Dallas at the MLS is Back Tournament has been pushed back.

Jul 4, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >

Canadian Taylor Pendrith notches career-best tie for third at Korn Ferry event

BERTHOUD, Colo. — Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith posted the best finish of his career on the Korn Ferry Tour on Saturday, tying for third at the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Jul 4, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

Blue Jays hope to start team workouts at Toronto's Rogers Centre Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays will have plenty of young talent with them when they open summer training camp at Rogers Centre next week.

Jul 4, 2020 1:59 PM Read more >

Raptors veteran forward Serge Ibaka enjoyed engaging with fans during quarantine

Whether it was his playful "How Bored Are You?" social-media posts, his online talent show, or his workout videos, Raptors forward Serge Ibaka was one of Toronto's most visible athletes in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Jul 4, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >

CFL's Edmonton Eskimos plan to talk to Inuit communities about team name

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos "will ramp up" their engagement with Inuit communities to evaluate their views on the CFL team's name. The Eskimos made the announcement Friday.

Jul 3, 2020 7:25 PM Read more >

Major League Soccer teams head to Florida, albeit in stop-start fashion

TORONTO — MLS teams are gradually making their way to Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament, albeit in stop-start fashion.

Jul 3, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

Canadian Taylor Pendrith one shot back heading into final round

BERTHOUD, Colo. — Canadian Taylor Pendrith is in contention for his first Korn Ferry Tour victory with one round to go at the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes. Pendrith, of Richmond Hill, Ont.

Jul 3, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada cancels 2020 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

CALGARY — The 2020 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge scheduled to take place in the fall has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.

Jul 3, 2020 3:44 PM Read more >