sports and games CFL shows it to be its own worst enemy as it goes cap-in-hand to the feds By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:21:00 EDT This plan for the $150 million in aid, presented by commissioner Randy Ambrosie, comes off as so half-baked, so riddled with holes and obfuscation that it’s impossible to rally behind it in its current incarnation. Full Article
sports and games Sound of silence: Baseball thinking ahead to silent stadiums By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:24:16 EDT Whenever baseball returns after the delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there’s an element that might come into play like never before: the sound of silence. Full Article
sports and games Mailbag: Wayne Gretzky is saving the NHL again By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:28:00 EDT With the league on pause, The Great One seems to be singularly keeping the league’s news-flow going. This Mailbag owes a great deal to No. 99 as well. Full Article
sports and games Raptors to open practice facility to players starting next week By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:01:00 EDT The province announced Friday it was easing restrictions on Ontario’s professional sports teams to open their doors, subject to municipal guidelines. Full Article
sports and games South Korea’s K-League kicks off with no crowd, but big broadcast interest By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:38:20 EDT The league, which paid for 1,100 tests on players and staff at the end of April that all came back negative, has shortened its season from 38 games to 27. Full Article
sports and games NFL is ready to call an audible or two if coronavirus forces schedule changes By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:58:21 EDT With the NFL heading into its next round of broadcasting negotiations, it could not afford to release a schedule full of unsightly seams and untenable sacrifices. Full Article
sports and games Capitals cut ties with Brendan Leipsic after leak of disparaging and misogynistic social media comments By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:49:00 EDT The former Leafs forward commented on the physical appearances of Vancouver forward Tanner Pearson’s wife and Edmonton captain Connor McDavid’s girlfriend. He also called Capitals linemates Garnet Hathaway and Nick Dowd losers. Full Article
sports and games Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers could fetch $150,000 at Sotheby’s auction By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:07:23 EDT The legendary athlete has returned to the spotlight following the recent release of “The Last Dance” documentary series. Full Article
sports and games Leafs assistant coach Paul McFarland returning to head coaching job in Kingston By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:59:26 EDT The 34-year-old from Richmond Hill returns to Kingston, where he spent three seasons as coach of the OHL’s Frontenacs. Full Article
sports and games NFL schedule release winners, losers: Who’s sitting pretty for 2020 regular season? By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:00:28 EDT Assuming the season kicks off as expected, the schedule dates alone have created a number of juicy scenarios to dig into as anticipation of the NFL’s — or any sport’s — return continues to grow. Full Article
sports and games Canadian amateur sport to receive $72 million in pandemic relief money By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:17:28 EDT The money earmarked for sports will go to national and provincial organizations, Canadian sport institutes and Indigenous sport groups. Full Article
sports and games MLSE is offering to help with COVID-19 testing if Toronto becomes a hub for NHL games By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:17:31 EDT The Leafs’ parent company will pay for the testing of its players, and help with public testing as well. Full Article
sports and games Gregor Chisholm: Father still knows best as Jays shortstop Bo Bichette prepares for his sophomore season By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:43:40 EDT It helps to have a former big-leaguer as a dad if you want to stay sharp during a pandemic. Full Article
sports and games CFL, CFLPA resume talks on potential contingency plans for 2020 season By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:55:33 EDT CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the CFL lost collectively about $20 million last year and its future is “very much in jeopardy.” Full Article
sports and games Philip Rivers entraînera une école secondaire By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:50:30 EDT Même si sa carrière n’est pas encore terminée, le quart-arrière des Colts a accepté le poste d’entraîneur-chef d’une école secondaire de l’Alabama. Full Article
sports and games Un retour des Nordiques pourrait être favorisé par la pandémie, selon Pierre Karl Péladeau By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:13:26 EDT Selon Pierre Karl Péladeau, la crise du coronavirus pourrait permettre d’établir les bases du retour d’une équipe de hockey professionnelle à Québec. Full Article
sports and games Des rues en l'honneur de Suzuki et Tatar... à Vegas By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:25:39 EDT Nick Suzuki et Tomas Tatar seront associés à jamais à Las Vegas. Full Article
sports and games MLB : un repêchage à cinq rondes plutôt que 40 By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:25:11 EDT Ce changement pourrait causer du tort aux espoirs du baseball québécois, qui sont généralement sélectionnés tardivement lors des repêchages. Full Article
sports and games Course à pied: l’union fait la force By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:29:15 EDT Un comité est formé pour repenser le modèle des compétitions de course. Full Article
sports and games Impact: Samuel Piette craintif à l'idée de revenir By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:22:34 EDT Samuel Piette est plus ou moins chaud à l’idée de revenir à Montréal pour reprendre l'entraînement avec ses coéquipiers dans le contexte actuel. Full Article
sports and games L’UFC reprend ses combats à huis clos en Floride By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:25:06 EDT L’UFC s’apprête à reprendre ses combats, à huis clos, samedi à Jacksonville, sept semaines après l’arrêt forcé des compétitions sportives. Full Article
sports and games Douche froide pour les joueurs de la LCF By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:32:54 EDT Le commissaire a évoqué l’annulation de la saison. Full Article
sports and games Le trophée Calder ira à Makar ou Hughes ? By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:45:03 EDT À l’instar de la séance de repêchage, la cérémonie de remise des trophées de la LNH ne sera pas tenue dans sa forme habituelle. Full Article
sports and games De la rue Molson... à président By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT François Dumontier est devenu en avril le président de l’Autorité sportive nationale (ASN) et siège maintenant au conseil mondial de la FIA. Full Article
sports and games Doré: repartir à zéro et prospecter By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT Depuis hier, dans la zone 8 et à compter de samedi prochain dans de nombreux autres secteurs, il sera possible de taquiner les percidés aux gros yeux. Full Article
sports and games Dans un cul-de-sac By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT Le repêchage des joueurs amateurs se veut un incontournable. Tout d’abord, il s’agit d’une tribune exceptionnelle pour les jeunes espoirs. Full Article
sports and games Tony Heffernan a influencé Gilles Duceppe By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:02:49 EDT L’ex-entraîneur qui a succombé à la COVID-19 a notamment dirigé le politicien et l’animateur Claude Mailhot. Full Article
sports and games Reprise des activités: le soccer va changer By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:02:56 EDT En attendant que le gouvernement du Québec dévoile sa stratégie pour le retour des sports, les fédérations sportives préparent leurs plans. Full Article
sports and games Billet aller simple pour Montréal By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:27:09 EDT «C’est mon rêve de jouer dans la LNH. C’est mon rêve de jouer à Montréal. C’est mon rêve préféré.» Full Article
sports and games Letters: Lakers changing their name to the Loan Rangers? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:43:18 -0400 Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times sports section. Full Article
sports and games Markazi: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' was an unfinished symphony until just recently By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 18:59:42 -0400 When producers of "The Last Dance" announced a new date for the series to debut, they had finished only three of the 10 episodes. The final episode still is not complete. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus outbreak creates a college football recruiting year unlike any other By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:09:48 -0400 The coronavirus has created a unique year for college football recruiting. With travel restricted and summer camps canceled, many recruits could up playing near home. Full Article
sports and games How USC is experiencing a bold recruiting renaissance even during coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:10:16 -0400 After failing to keep up with most of the Pac-12 in the recruiting game, Clay Helton and his staff are adopting a different approach to lure recruits. Full Article
sports and games Judge dismisses unequal pay claim by U.S. women's soccer players in lawsuit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:19:40 -0400 A judge has granted a request, in part, by U.S. Soccer for a summary judgment in a gender-discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. women's World Cup team. Full Article
sports and games Jalen Hill withdraws from NBA draft consideration and decides to return to UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 23:20:39 -0400 After declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft earlier this week, forward Jalen Hill changed his mind and decided to return to UCLA. Full Article
sports and games This day in sports: Yankees great Lou Gehrig ends his ironman streak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:00:20 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to occur on May 2. Full Article
sports and games Season Interrupted: Simi Valley's Chase Aurand prepares for his next act By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:00:54 -0400 Simi Valley two-sport athlete Chase Aurand learned a valuable history lesson amid the coronavirus outbreak: 'Don't take going to practice for granted.' Full Article
sports and games Markazi: 'Last Dance': Magic talks about G.O.A.T.s Jordan, Bryant By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 13:31:11 -0400 Episode 5 of 'The Last Dance' is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. It features Magic Johnson recalling Michael Jordan's relationship with Bryant. Full Article
sports and games Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan: When the torch was passed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 16:14:25 -0400 The story of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sharing the court the last time on March 28, 2003, when the kid scored 55 points and the G.O.A.T. had 23. Full Article
sports and games Tight end Hunter Henry excited to see what Chargers can do on offense By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 16:29:11 -0400 Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will miss Philip Rivers. But he's eager to see what the team can do with a different offense. Full Article
sports and games Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 19:22:27 -0400 Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs. Full Article
sports and games This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 08:00:19 -0400 A look at what happened on May 3 in sports history, including jockey Bill Shoemaker winning his fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 in 1986. Full Article
sports and games 'The Last Dance': The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 5 and 6 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The latest episodes of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary produce more tales of triumph, but also chip at his image as a teammate and examine his gambling issues. Full Article
sports and games Granderson: Daishen Nix's journey is the latest example of amateur hour at the NCAA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:30:23 -0400 The nation's top high school point guard chose the G League over UCLA. He was scorned. European-born players turn pro as early as 13. They are praised. Full Article
sports and games Season Interrupted: Peninsula track star Aiden Lieb pays it forward By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:00:13 -0400 UCLA-bound hurdles standout Aiden Lieb envisions a future teaching others: 'I want to be that support system that believes in young athletes.' Full Article
sports and games Behind the scenes with 'The Last Dance' documentary series By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 12:17:34 -0400 Coverage of ESPN's "The Last Dance" series, featuring behind-the-scenes stories about Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant, Carmen Electra and more. Full Article
sports and games Doug Erickson is the can-do UCLA basketball man dating back to last title By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 16:50:31 -0400 Doug Erickson has been UCLA's go-to man since 1992, serving as director of basketball administration. He might be the last remaining thread to John Wooden. Full Article
sports and games World-class pole vault competition in backyards proves entertaining By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 16:57:00 -0400 Three of the world's top pole vaulters square off via video, keeping their distance by jumping in their backyards in France, Louisiana and Mississippi. Full Article
sports and games New ways to show sportsmanship without shaking hands in sports competitions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:33:08 -0400 Handshakes are out but here are suggestions on to show sportsmanship in a time of COVID-19. Full Article
sports and games Markazi: What might the NBA playoffs look like with no crowd? Epic, Magic Johnson says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 21:00:55 -0400 Lakers great Magic Johnson believes players will bring plenty of intensity to the court even if NBA games are held with no fans. Full Article