National Sports

Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the club announced Tuesday.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps' Leagues Cup match against the Galaxy originally set for Saturday in Los Angeles has been rescheduled to Sunday, the club announced Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The world No. 6 had made the Wimbledon final on July 15 but was upset in straight sets by Czechia's Marketa Vondrousova.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal hosts DC United on Wednesday looking to advance in the Leagues Cup and secure a favourable Round of 32 matchup in the process. Montreal must beat United either in regulation or through penalties to finish top of its group.

The Toronto Blue Jays announced their spring training schedule for 2024 with 32 games against nine different teams. Blue Jays Grapefruit League action begins at home on Feb.

LOS ANGELES — Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James , was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said Tuesday.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have answered their most pressing question of the offseason. Jaylen Brown will be part of the franchise for the foreseeable future.

TORONTO — Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was graded as the top quarterback Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 84.

FUKUOKA, Japan — A strong rebound performance from Summer McIntosh has the Canadian teenager closing in on her first medal at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed former coach Darryl Sutter's son Brett to a minor-league contract extension.