National Sports

NEW YORK — Canadian national women's basketball team star Kia Nurse is heading to the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury after a three-team trade involving the New York Liberty on Wednesday.

VANCOUVER — Transmission of COVID-19 is slowing in Whistler, B.C., after health authorities warned of a rapid spread over several weeks.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A California law enforcement officer has dropped his lawsuit against Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri that stemmed from an altercation at the 2019 NBA Finals.

VANCOUVER — Coach Travis Green knows his Vancouver Canucks aren't feeling their best coming off a disastrous road swing. After dropping five games in a row, that's no surprise.

MLS commissioner Don Garber was short on optimism and answers Wednesday when asked whether the three Canadian teams might start the season in their home markets. "You know what is going on in Canada is very challenging," he told reporters.

Canadian speedskaters are relishing a bit of normalcy in an abnormal season. The 13 who travelled to Heerenveen, Netherlands, for their first international races in 10 months did so with scant training on an indoor oval.

MONTREAL — It was another busy day in CFL free agency for Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia. Montreal signed five players Wednesday after reaching agreements with six Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.

As a professional bass angler, Jeff Gustafson feels completely at home in his boat. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's also where he feels the most safe. On Thursday, the resident of Kenora, Ont.

Sophie Schmidt recalls her introduction to the Canadian national team, feeling a mixture of fear, gratitude and awe at being there.

TORONTO — While Ontario's sport minister says NHL teams could dine at certain restaurants not open to the public during the province's stay-at-home order, teams in Toronto haven't had meals outside their hotel this season.