National Sports

TORONTO — Mired in a slump over the first few weeks of the season, Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette made an adjustment to his hitting approach ahead of Monday's game against Boston. The change paid immediate dividends.

TORONTO — Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was placed on the COVID-related injured list and right-hander Bowden Francis was recalled from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Toronto's game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies have signed suspended NCAA goaltender Dryden McKay to a two-year American Hockey League contract.

EDMONTON — Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice.

WINNIPEG — Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Valour FC games.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Testimony began Monday in the trial of five men charged with murder in the shooting death of South Africa national soccer team captain Senzo Meyiwa eight years ago.

Philadelphia centre Joel Embiid has been fined US$15,000 for criticizing the officials after the 76ers' 110-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. "To me, it felt like they had one job, coming in here tonight. And they got it done.

GENEVA — Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant fell to Scotland’s Eve Muirhead and Bobby Lammie 8-4 on Monday in a clash of two of the top teams at the world mixed doubles curling championship.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and outgoing NHL star Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks are among the nominees for the 2022 Bill Masterton Trophy.

PHILADELPHIA — Fred VanVleet says his body has "tapped out.