Today's Sports Headlines

Including: Gregor Chisholm: Isolation baseball in Arizona? It’s fun to fantasize about, but destined to strike out [Star Logo] Sports Headlines OPINION [Gregor Chisholm: Isolation baseball in Arizona? It’s fun to fantasize about, but destined to strike out]( [If nothing else, the latest proposal to isolate all MLB teams and play a full season in and around Chase Field in Phoenix gives everyone associated with the game something to talk about. But believing all this will come together in 2020 requires a giant leap of faith, Gregor Chisholm writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Why the Leafs were so hot on signing Russian forward Alexander Barabanov]( [After piling up frequent flier miles to build a connection with the 25-year-old Barabonov over several months, Tuesday’s deal might be a steal — similar to last year’s acquisition of Ilya Mikheyev.]( [Read More [arrow]]( OPINION [Dave Feschuk: Coach Keefe binges on the Maple Leafs — and tunes out ‘Tiger King’]( [Even in self-isolation amid the coronavirus-induced halt to the NHL season, Sheldon Keefe does not have a Netflix account: “I don’t know if I’m proud or embarrassed.” Family matters and preparing for the Leafs’ next game — whenever it may be — come first, Dave Feschuk writes.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The NHL is cool with games in the summer — if it’s safe to play by then]( [“Hopefully we’ll all know more by the end of April,” says commissioner Gary Bettman, adding that ice conditions wouldn’t be a problem if the season resumes when the weather’s much warmer.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Paralympians adapt to new challenges as virus spreads]( [The postponed games are now scheduled to take place in 2021, from August 24 to September 5.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Donated ski goggles helping to protect health-care workers]( [It’s part of a program called “Goggles for Docs,” a grassroots effort that began in late March and has already donated more than 18,000 goggles.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [CFL postpones start of regular season due to COVID-19 pandemic]( [Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he still hopes to play a full season, but admits that might require “some creativity.”]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Oilers’ Colby Cave recovering after emergency brain surgery]( [The Oilers said the forward remained in a medically induced coma at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital after surgery to remove a cyst that was causing pressure on the brain.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [World Athletics suspends Tokyo qualifying, which changes marathon landscape]( [The global governing body for track and field announced Tuesday it was suspending the qualification period for the Tokyo 2021 Games until Dec. 1]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Canadian Grand Prix postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic]( [Formula One says it hopes to reschedule the Montreal-based race that was scheduled to take place June 12-14.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Want feedback from Federer? Tweet him your volleying video]( [He encouraged folks to tweet to him their own videos mimicking the volleying exercise he displayed. And then he replied to some, even dispensing a little advice.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Third Avalanche player to test positive for COVID-19 is eighth in NHL]( [The league says the player is in self-isolation and has not had close contact with teammates or Colorado staff members.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Red Sox ace Chris Sale confident he’ll be strong after Tommy John surgery]( [The Boston ace said having observed and interacted with several teammates and friends who had the surgery helped put his mind at ease about the road he has ahead of him to get back on the mound.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots]( [The new deadline for qualifying is June 29, 2021, and entry lists are due a week later. Individual international sports federations will still be in charge of their qualifying procedures.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [Champions League, Europa League could wait for domestic seasons to end]( [Both of UEFA’s club competitions might be completed following the conclusion of European domestic leagues, as opposed to the typical concurrent schedule.]( [Read More [arrow]]( [The Star]( If you’re not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you’d prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Manage Your Email Preferences]( [Become a Star Subscriber]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](