National Sports

It looks like Prince Edward Island will lead the way in Canada's return to soccer, with the Canadian Premier League looking to possibly kick off its pandemic-delayed season in Charlottetown.

Canada and the CFL were good to Dante Marsh. The five-foot-10, 190-pound cornerback spent 11 of his 12 seasons of professional football with the B.C. Lions (2004-14).

Pro bowling is back, with strikes aplenty expected in its return Saturday after an 11-week-plus absence due to the pandemic. The first-ever PBA Strike Derby, a televised tournament in Jupiter, Fla.

Canada's Katerine Savard approached her first acting performance with an intensity normally reserved for a big swim meet. It paid off in her debut appearance in "Nadia, Butterfly," a film that was named an official Cannes 2020 selection this week.

CALGARY — Melody Davidson says she's received a few text messages telling her "I didn't see this coming.

TORONTO — Horse-racing has another opportunity to take centre stage on the Canadian sports landscape with the pro ranks still suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harness racing resumes Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ont.

An NCAA infractions committee panel announced Friday that former Oklahoma State assistant men’s basketball coach Lamont Evans violated ethical-conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from financial advisers.

The NHL's return-to-play plan came into even sharper focus Thursday.

HOUSTON — Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford has been arrested after his former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an argument over a man she had begun dating.

THE COLONY, Texas — Canadian golfer Maddie Szeryk had a tough ending at the Texas Women's Open. Szeryk, from London, Ont., shot a 5-over 76 on Thursday in the final round of the 54-hole event, dropping her from fourth to 16th spot at 2-over par.