National Sports

TOKYO — Japan announced Friday that it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine each scored 22 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 122-113 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

CALGARY — Brendan Bottcher ensured Canada will compete in men's curling at the next Winter Olympics and also clinched a playoff berth at the world curling championship Thursday.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The nomadic Toronto Blue Jays came up just short in their latest home opener location.

OTTAWA — The Senators finally had an answer for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Unfortunately for Ottawa, the Oilers' supporting cast — and some exceptional goaltending — picked up the slack.

WINNIPEG — Skyler McKenzie struck twice and Marko Dano had a goal and two assists as the Manitoba Moose downed the Belleville Senators 8-5 on Thursday in American Hockey League play. C.J.

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren before killing himself early Thursday.

MONTREAL — With captain Blake Wheeler out of the Winnipeg lineup indefinitely due to a head injury, the Jets wanted to step up in his absence and set the early tone for the opener of a five-game road trip.

His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Toronto Raptors have been dealt another blow.