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NHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests in second week in Toronto, Edmonton

NHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests in second week in Toronto, Edmonton

NEW YORK — The NHL says it has had no positive COVID-19 test results in its first two weeks in secure zones in Edmonton and Toronto. The league says it administered 7,245 tests in its second week, from Aug. 2-8, with no positive results.
Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola, Vancouver's Thomas Hasal up for MLS tournament awards

Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola, Vancouver's Thomas Hasal up for MLS tournament awards

Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola and Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Thomas Hasal are up for individual awards for their play at the MLS is Back Tournament. Akinola is one of four finalists for the Young Player Award. The 20-year-old U.S.
Blue Jays' temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes

Blue Jays' temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes

It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month when the Toronto Blue Jays announced they would play most of their 2020 home games in the border city.
2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19

2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19

TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 16 in Toronto.
Canadian Olympians flip the script, believe they'll be stronger in Tokyo

Canadian Olympians flip the script, believe they'll be stronger in Tokyo

During the longest break of her swimming career, Kylie Masse planted a garden with her dad. She cooked and baked, rode her bike, and did virtual yoga and barre classes.
Toronto FC loans young defenders Julian Dunn, Dante Campbell to CPL's Valour FC

Toronto FC loans young defenders Julian Dunn, Dante Campbell to CPL's Valour FC

Toronto FC has loaned Canadian youth international defenders Julian Dunn and Dante Campbell to Winnipeg's Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League for the 2020 season.
Road-weary Blue Jays set for home opener in 2020 digs at Sahlen Field

Road-weary Blue Jays set for home opener in 2020 digs at Sahlen Field

The road has been home for the Toronto Blue Jays in this truncated 60-game regular season. That won't change now that the team is set to finally begin its 2020 home schedule.
Dale Tallon, after 10 seasons, out as Florida Panthers' GM

Dale Tallon, after 10 seasons, out as Florida Panthers' GM

The Florida Panthers will have a new general manager next season, making the announcement early Monday that Dale Tallon is leaving the franchise after 10 years.
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard opens restart with upset in Prague

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard opens restart with upset in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Eugenie Bouchard rolled to a 6-0, 6-3 upset over No. 8 seed Veronika Kudermetova on Monday at the Prague Open as the Canadian won her first official match since January.
Blue Jackets shut out Maple Leafs 3-0 to win series 3-2 and send Toronto packing

Blue Jackets shut out Maple Leafs 3-0 to win series 3-2 and send Toronto packing

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs fired blanks when it mattered most — and ran out of miracles. Now Toronto's talented, high-powered roster has a long time to contemplate what might have been.