National Sports

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays remained stuck in a holding pattern Friday, awaiting word on whether they'll get the go-ahead from government officials to train and play at the Rogers Centre or be forced to shift focus to a likely homebase at the tea

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser looks to save the UFC some money this weekend by beating Brazil's Philipe (Monstro) Lins on a Fight Night card in Las Vegas. His rationale is simple.

The Toronto Wolfpack will be back in action Aug. 2 in England, but there are more obstacles to overcome before rugby league returns to Canada this season.

Montreal's triathlon has been rescheduled for October after being postponed earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Triathlon Series event now will be held Oct. 3-4, if all conditions are met by the end of July.

TORONTO — The 2020 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 class will tentatively be inducted next summer with the 2021 inductees.

For years, Ryan Phillips was the elder statesman of Lockdown U, the stingy secondary that helped the B.C. Lions win two Grey Cups. Fittingly, the unit is well represented in nominations for the CFL's all-decade (2010-19) team.

NYON, Switzerland — The Women's Champions League path has been set for Canadians Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence.

OTTAWA — Malcolm Shaw has signed with Atletico Ottawa after a trial with the Canadian Premier League club. The 24-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

Canada coach John Herdman is a diehard Newcastle fan but he can be forgiven a smile when Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hoists the English Premier League trophy. A young Herdman coached an even-younger Henderson while at Sunderland's academy.

TORONTO — Aboubacar Sissoko heads into a pro soccer career and Kelsey Wog pursues her Olympic dreams riding the momentum of a standout university season.