National Sports

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades.

NAPLES, Fla. — Matt Kuchar and Harris English broke a bunch of their own QBE Shootout records in a runaway victory Sunday at Tiburon Golf Club.

Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard says he's begun preparing for the 2021 NFL draft. The 21-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., announced the news on Twitter Sunday.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Tyler Graovac to a one-year, two-way deal. The team announced the move Sunday, but did not release the value of the contract.

Pierre Lacroix, the former general manager of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 72. The Avalanche confirmed his death in a statement Sunday.

Athletes and coaches from across Europe are on their way to Edmonton for the world junior hockey championships. Tournament organizers say teams left on charter flights Sunday after undergoing a quarantine period and multiple tests for COVID-19.

DALLAS — FC Dallas has traded Canadian defender Callum Montgomery to Minnesota United FC in exchange for a fourth round draft pick in 2022.

Canada Soccer has spoken out after Canadian national team stars Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema were the subject of racism remarks on social media. The pair are a couple away from the pitch.

HOUSTON — The latest U.S. Women's Open on the calendar will last one more day because of relentless rain that drenched Champions Golf Club and forced the USGA to suspend the final round until Monday.

While Canada has yet to book its ticket to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, it will learn Monday what awaits come qualification. The draw, set for Paris, will determine the four five-team groups for the 2023 showcase, scheduled to run Sept.