National Sports

BOSTON — The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Ass

Barack Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former U.S. presidents and a host of prominent civil rights leaders, entertainers and sports greats in a virtual salute to the 100-year anniversary of the founding of baseball’s Negro Leagues.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have named 58 players to their club player pool for the 2020 season. Toronto made the announcement on Sunday, three days before training camp is expected to begin.

George Adamou of the New York Red Bulls needed extra time to edge New York City FC's Chris (Didychrislito) Holly 3-2 on aggregate and win the US$20,000 eMLS Cup on Sunday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic comments made on his Twitter account.

Holder Manchester City reached the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday after goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling secured an untroubled 2-0 win at Newcastle.

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday.

LAS VEGAS — Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser showed heavy hands in knocking out Philipe (Monstro) Lins in the first round on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night show Saturday.

Toronto FC was about to train at BMO Field on March 12 when the session, and then the season, was suddenly halted.

Wolverhampton Wanderers stayed on course for next season’s Champions League by beating Aston Villa 1-0, while Manchester United scraped past 10-man Norwich 2-1 in extra time to reach the FA Cup semifinals on Saturday.