National Sports

TORONTO — Prior to meeting reporters after practice Friday, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney took time out to mingle with pint-sized players attending a summer camp at the MLS team's training ground.

PARAMUS, N.J. — Sean O'Hair shot a 2-under 69 to take the early 36-hole lead at The Northern Trust and keep alive his hopes of going home to Aronimink for more than just the member-guest.

FIFA has banned the head of Palestinian soccer from attending matches for a year for inciting hatred and violence toward Lionel Messi as part of a campaign to stop Argentina's national team playing in Israel.

OTTAWA — If playing golf sometimes feels like taking one step forward and two steps back, trying to get better can be akin to walking the wrong way on an escalator. Just ask Matt Parkinson.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — IndyCar said Friday that Canadian driver Robert Wickens underwent surgery this week on his right arm and lower extremities and tests found no additional injuries from his crash at Pocono last weekend.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens remains in hospital after a frightening crash on Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

VANCOUVER — From horse riding to weight lifting and soccer to sailing, what is defined as "sports" includes a broad variety of activities. But whether professional video gaming falls under that wide umbrella remains up for debate.

VANCOUVER — Time is running out for the Vancouver Whitecaps to clinch a post-season berth, but the team's goalkeeper remains optimistic.

Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo and the North Carolina Courage are on a record roll. The NWSL team's 3-0 win over the Orlando Pride last weekend was its 16th, tying the U.S.

VANCOUVER — When thousands of fans pack Vancouver's Rogers Arena this weekend, it won't be a hockey player or a musical superstar they're screaming to see.