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2-time All-Star 2B Bolling dies, hit last slam off Koufax

2-time All-Star 2B Bolling dies, hit last slam off Koufax

MOBILE, Ala. — Frank Bolling, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the last player to hit a grand slam off Sandy Koufax, has died. He was 88. Bolling died Saturday. He was diagnosed with cancer about five years ago, his family said.
Dubas impressed by Leafs' commitment heading into camp; Matthews ready for camp

Dubas impressed by Leafs' commitment heading into camp; Matthews ready for camp

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas could only watch as his Maple Leafs went through their paces the last few weeks.
Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hotel should their Major League Baseball season be pla
Morikawa clutch in finish and playoff to win Workday Open

Morikawa clutch in finish and playoff to win Workday Open

DUBLIN, Ohio — Collin Morikawa figured his tournament was over if he didn’t make a 5-foot par putt on the 15th hole at Muirfield Village. He couldn’t have imagined all the fun was just starting.
Canadian Taylor Pendrith finishes second at Korn Ferry Tour event

Canadian Taylor Pendrith finishes second at Korn Ferry Tour event

SAN ANTONIO — Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith posted his second straight career-best finish on the Korn Ferry Tour on Sunday, finishing second at the TPC San Antonio Challenge at the Canyons. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont.
Raptors coach Nurse says Gasol's transformation was due to consistency

Raptors coach Nurse says Gasol's transformation was due to consistency

A handful of photos on social media plus praise from his teammates suggest Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol will restart the NBA season in much better shape than he was in four months ago.
Palace player Zaha racially abused; 12-year-old arrested

Palace player Zaha racially abused; 12-year-old arrested

BIRMINGHAM, England — A 12-year-old boy was arrested by police after Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha highlighted racist abuse he received ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Aston Villa.
Canadian forward Evelyne Viens savours NWSL debut at Challenge Cup

Canadian forward Evelyne Viens savours NWSL debut at Challenge Cup

A prolific goal-scorer in college, Canadian forward Evelyne Viens has kicked off her pro career at the NWSL's Challenge Cup in Utah. And after a stop-start pre-season due to the global pandemic, the 23-year-old from L'Ancienne-Lorette, Que.
Canadiens, Max Domi agree to wait at least seven days before making call on camp

Canadiens, Max Domi agree to wait at least seven days before making call on camp

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi will wait seven to 10 days before deciding if he will join his teammates at training camp.
'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

Brad Treliving joked recently NHL coaches only need a couple video sessions to prepare for an opponent, find a weakness, correct a problem or add a wrinkle.