National Sports

For those who have already booked their berths in the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee's confirmation that athletes who have qualified remain qualified provides some clarity for them.

Connor McDavid grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby. On at least one issue, he's at odds with his childhood hero.

Co-owner Steve Nash led a live workout on Instagram. Staffers are calling friends and family as well as season ticket-holders to check up on them. The Vancouver Whitecaps are staying busy — and in touch with their community.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Clarkson forward Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City has been awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award that goes to the top player in NCAA Division I women's hockey. Giguere, Wisconsin forward Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league's draft remains on schedule — at least for now. Ambrosie addressed the status of the April 30 draft during a question-and-answer video conference Friday with CFL fans.

TORONTO — It's been 20-plus years since Jim Liston used to train Greg Vanney and Dan Calichman in a small space in Pasadena, Calif. "We had very little space," Liston recalled. "About 2,000 square feet where we'd do physical therapy and training.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — The house of Hall of Fame golfer Davis Love III was destroyed by fire early Friday morning in a blaze that could not be controlled, even with 16 firefighters arriving within minutes, the fire chief said.

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will reduce the salaries of their players amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Cancelling March Madness because of the coronavirus pandemic will cost the NCAA about $375 million that it would have distributed to 350 schools across the nation. Some will be able to absorb the losses better than others.

MONACO — Two Olympic gold medallists were among four Russian track and field athletes charged with doping offences .