National Sports

As a grinding stretch of five games in 16 days comes to a close, league-leading Toronto FC has something to look forward to.

Alejandro Pozuelo has a long way to go to match Jaime Moreno's career MLS record of 44 successful penalty kicks. But Toronto's FC's Spanish playmaker has made a good start to the chase, showing he is money when it comes to spot kicks.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — People have always crossed borders to play baseball, and the sport routinely reaches across borders to fans.

Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes are not accustomed to extended time away from each other or the beach volleyball court. The reigning women's world champions from Canada had both scenarios forced upon them in 2020.

Team anointment at the national championships is a distinct possibility for at least one member curling association as it considers options for an uncertain season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HARRISON, N.J. — The Montreal Impact can't solve the New England Revolution.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Vancouver Whitecaps are on a win streak for the second time this season but coach Marc Dos Santos says his squad has yet to reach its goal. “We’re going to keep going.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers were already having a grand time before Max Muncy’s big slam capped the highest-scoring inning in a major league playoff game.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A congested schedule and red-hot teenager took their toll on Toronto FC on Wednesday.

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended play in both of its Quebec-based divisions until at least Oct. 28 because of COVID-19. The league will continue play with five of six teams in the Maritimes Division.