National Sports

Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertainty that too many face.

AMSTERDAM — The rest of the Dutch soccer league was cancelled on Friday and leading team Ajax won’t be declared the champion.

The 2020 World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Triathlon Union announced the cancellation Friday, saying the global pandemic has made it impossible to stage the event.

PONTE VERDE BEACH, Fla. — Canadian golf executive Scott Pritchard has been named the new head of the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada. The PGA Tour announced executive restructuring of its two international tours Friday.

While even the UFC struggles to stage a show during the global pandemic, Chael Sonnen's Submission Underground grappling promotion is going on strong. On Sunday, the former mixed martial arts star stages Submission Underground 13 in Portland, Ore.

TORONTO — Scotiabank Arena, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, has been turned into a giant kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadians Chase Claypool and Neville Gallimore will have to wait a little longer to learn where they'll begin their NFL careers.

For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night. Quarterbacks were in demand. Ohio State and the Southeastern Conference dominated.

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow's next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals.

Major League Soccer has extended its team training moratorium through May 15. The move is not a surprise given the league, on April 17, extended its suspension of play to at least June 8 due to the global pandemic.