National Sports

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Coaches, commentators and camera clicks resonated like never before.

Canadian Georges St-Pierre, who ruled the UFC welterweight division before putting a bow on a glittering career by winning the middleweight title in his final outing, is headed to the UFC Hall of Fame.

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer's on-again off-again title challenge against UFC featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes has been confirmed for UFC 250.

PARIS — Driving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering at Silverstone and Monza would literally feel “very empty” for world champion Lewis Hamilton.

The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final.

With a few pro leagues resuming play around the globe, Major League Baseball fans are getting a glimpse of how things might look if big-league games return after this extended break for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gymnastics Canada laid off 70 per cent of its staff this week. The organization's chief executive officer hopes the emergency funding announced Friday by the federal government allows him to recall people soon. "It's harsh.

TORONTO — In Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brian Jones' mind, the CFL and CFL Players' Association are at a crossroads. The two sides were scheduled to meet Friday to continue talks on potential contingency plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will move a baby step closer to normalcy Monday with the reopening of their training centre for voluntary individual workouts.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs assistant coach Paul McFarland is returning to junior hockey, taking over the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs for the second time as he continues his head coaching education.