National Sports

TORONTO — You could forgive Toronto FC rookie Ifunanyachi Achara if he thought "Why me?" When the 16-year-old Achara came to the U.S.

TORONTO — The Major Arena Soccer League, which called a halt to its regular season on March 12 because of the global pandemic, has announced tentative plans to return to action via the playoffs.

TORONTO — An American developmental football league wants to help CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie out. Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, has approached Ambrosie about a partnership.

Patrik Laine is eager to get back on the ice. The Winnipeg Jets sniper also knows post-quarantine hockey will feature plenty of rust — at least initially — if the NHL gets the green light to return this summer.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz say Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has died at 78. More coming. The Associated Press

TOKYO — Uncertainty grips next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics: Will there be fans or empty stadiums in 14 months? And how will thousands of athletes, staff, and technical officials travel, be housed, and stay safe amid COVID-19? And Tokyo is not alo

Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Delvin Breaux had surgery on his right thumb Thursday. A club official said Breaux's operation was minor and he should have no issues making a full recovery.

TORONTO — Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey poured in 68 points in two games Thursday as Raptors Uprising GC continued its unbeaten start to the NBA 2K League esports season with a series win over Hawks Talon GC.

CALGARY — Spokane Chiefs forward Adam Beckman has been named the Western Hockey League's player of the year. The 19-year-old from Saskatoon will have his name engraved on the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy.

Rimouski Oceanic captain Alexis Lafreniere has added some more hardware to his collection. Lafreniere — the presumptive No.