National Sports

Simone Biles is back. The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition at the U.S. Classic outside Chicago in early August, her first event since the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

TORONTO — Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is replacing former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Wednesday.

TORONTO — The disappointment was telling after a rough finish.

TORONTO — The San Francisco Giants used a variety of pitching styles to keep the Toronto hitters off-balance Tuesday night. And unlike the home team, they took advantage of their opportunities.

TORONTO (AP) — Thairo Estrada had a two-run double and scored a run, Alex Wood and three relievers combined on an eight-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night for their 13th win in 15 games.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The up-and-coming New Jersey Devils have acquired veteran forward Tyler Toffoli from the Calgary Flames for forward Yegor Sharangovich and a draft pick they recently acquired in a deal with Columbus.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors, allowing 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rookie-level Florida Complex League game on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Canada Basketball says Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez will replace Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team.

NASHVILLE — Connor Bedard strode into a bright room on the 11th floor of an office tower overlooking Bridgestone Arena. He took his place at the podium before a phalanx of cameras and a few dozen reporters.

NASHVILLE — Brad Treliving had a high opinion of his head coach from afar.