National Sports

CLERMONT, Fla. — Canada's Andre De Grasse hasn't slowed down during the COVID-19 hiatus. The 25-year-old from Markham, Ont., ran a fast 9.97 seconds in his 100-metre heat Friday night as part of the Track is Back Series.

Toronto FC centre back Omar Gonzalez is no stranger to heat. A Texas native, Gonzalez played 10 seasons in Los Angeles and Mexico before signing with Toronto in June 2019.

Raptors Uprising GC dispatched T-Wolves Gaming, the reigning NBA 2K League champion, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of The Turn, a US$260,000 esports tournament.

TORONTO — The CFL and CFL Players' Association will continue discussing amendments to their collective bargaining agreement that could allow for a shortened 2020 season.

TORONTO — Rebuffed by government authorities on both sides of the border and with home dates fast approaching, the Toronto Blue Jays finally locked down a ballpark to call their own on Friday. Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y.

BRISTOL, Conn. — The pandemic-delayed Major League Baseball opener was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in nine years.

Toronto FC faces a familiar foe in New York City FC on Sunday in the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. "New York City's a good team, there's no two ways about it," said Toronto captain Michael Bradley. "We know them well.

Canada will be well represented in the second round of the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite tournament. Canadians Chris Johnston, his older brother, Cory, and Jeff Gustafson all advanced Friday at the event in Clayton, N.Y.

TORONTO — Steve Mayer had a couple of anxious moments last week.

When the Canadian Elite Basketball League tips off its 26-game Summer Series on Saturday, it will be the first professional, non-exhibition team sports action in the country since COVID-19 shut leagues down in mid March.