Sports

Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

GENEVA - A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss special prosecutor, plunging world soccer's governing body in a new scandal. Special prosecutor Stefan K...

Jul 30, 2020

Saudis' Newcastle bid ends after piracy, human rights issues

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund withdrew its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday after the process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom and human rights co...

Jul 30, 2020

Leafs' Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media

TORONTO - Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has joined the ownership group of OverActive Media, the parent company of the Overwatch League's Toronto Defiant and Call of Duty League's Toronto Ultra espo...

Jul 30, 2020

Rugby Canada faces 'brutally tough' 2020 thanks to global pandemic

Rugby Canada reported a deficit of $41,336 for the year ending Dec 31, 2019, down from $178,610 the previous year. And thanks to the magic of accounting, factoring in amortization costs on the Al Char...

Jul 30, 2020

Connor Hellebuyck backstops Jets to 4-1 win over Canucks in NHL exhibition play

EDMONTON - The Winnipeg Jets, backed by the razor-sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in exhibition play Wednesday. Hellebuyck batt...

Jul 29, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC wins 14th straight to tie a pair of NBA 2K League records

TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC tied a pair of NBA 2K League records with its 14th straight win Wednesday, but it didn't come easy against a defiant Kings Guard Gaming. Toronto (14-0) sque...

Jul 29, 2020

As Advertised: Pearson throws five shutout innings but Blue Jays fall to Nats

WASHINGTON - Highly-touted pitching prospect Nate Pearson was as advertised in his big-league debut for the Blue Jays on Wednesday night, but the Washington Nationals spoiled Toronto's home ...

Jul 29, 2020

NHL Roundup: Point has two goals, two assists as Bolts blank Panthers 5-0

TORONTO - Brayden Point had two goals and two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Florida Panthers 5-0 Wednesday in an NHL exhibition game. Nikita Kucherov also had two goals and added an a...

Jul 29, 2020

Dodgers' Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros

HOUSTON - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston's Alex Bregman and mocking...

Jul 29, 2020

Former NHL coach Mike Babcock joins Vermont as adviser to coaching staff

Former NHL coach Mike Babcock is joining the University of Vermont's men's hockey program as an adviser to the coaching staff. The Catamounts said on their website that Babcock will be "a resource for...

Jul 29, 2020