National Sports

Canadiens sign defenceman Alexander Romanov to entry-level contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Alexander Romanov to a three-year entry-level contract. Romanov will earn US$832,500 at the NHL level in each season, with signing and performance bonuses starting in the 2020-21 season.

Jul 13, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

Manchester City overturns 2-year ban from Champions League

GENEVA — Manchester City successfully overturned its two-year ban from the Champions League on Monday in a surprising legal victory. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld City’s appeal against the UEFA ban, but imposed a 10 million euro ($11.

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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, Fernandez died on Feb. 16 at age 57.

Jul 13, 2020 7:12 AM Read more >

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 too great.

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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 franchises.

Jul 12, 2020 9:50 PM Read more >

TFC, D.C. United game rescheduled to Monday morning after COVID-19 test concerns

A morning that had promised to start and end early Sunday turned into a stressful all-day marathon for Toronto FC and D.C. United. The teams were slated to kick off their MLS is Back Tournament at 9 a.m.

Jul 12, 2020 6:44 PM Read more >

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 team's general manager. The Flames open training camp 2.

Jul 12, 2020 4:23 PM Read more >

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 about five years ago, his family said.

Jul 12, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 12, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

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 hotel should their Major League Baseball season be pla

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