National Sports

HOUSTON — Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford has been arrested after his former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an argument over a man she had begun dating.

THE COLONY, Texas — Canadian golfer Maddie Szeryk had a tough ending at the Texas Women's Open. Szeryk, from London, Ont., shot a 5-over 76 on Thursday in the final round of the 54-hole event, dropping her from fourth to 16th spot at 2-over par.

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley pulled no punches Thursday, lamenting the "zero leadership" south of the border as the U.S. is ravaged by racial unrest. The longtime U.S. skipper took square aim at president Donald Trump.

The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.

Canadian director Pascal Plante simply can't wait for the world to see his Cannes-selected film "Nadia, Butterfly.

CALGARY — Decorated women's hockey coach Melody Davidson has joined Own The Podium as a summer-sport adviser. She coached the Canadian women's hockey team to Olympic gold in both 2006 and 2010.

TORONTO — Hooker Andy Ackers has unexpectedly left the Toronto Wolfpack for the Salford Red Devils. The 26-year-old agreed to a Salford contract that runs through the 2022 season. "It was a surprise to us.

CALGARY — With COVID-19 restrictions not as tight in Sweden as in North America, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is ahead of the game on and off the ice.

PITTSBURGH — A member of the Pittsburgh Penguins has tested positive for COVID-19. The team announced Thursday that an unidentified player has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

NEW YORK — A day after announcing a deal with its players' association to resume the season with a tournament in Florida, Major League Soccer says teams may resume training.