National Sports

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.

MONTREAL — If the MLS decides to resume its suspended season, Montreal Impact players may have to leave the province to train if they aren't permitted to practice on the outdoor pitch of the Nutrilait Centre.

TORONTO — The Honda Indy Toronto has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement comes nearly a week after race promoters said last Friday that the event would not be run on its original scheduled dates of July 10-12.