National Sports

TORONTO — Jurassic Park will no longer be a lost world for Toronto Raptors fans. Scotiabank Arena is reopening its tailgate area in time for Saturday's playoff game between the Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers.

TORONTO — The CFL launched the Diversity in Football Program on Tuesday to create greater inclusivity, diversity and equity across the league and in its business.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to a two-year deal Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 238-pound Normand is entering his third season with Montreal, having also spent time in the CFL with Winnipeg and Edmonton.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's soccer team did enough to salvage a draw with Nigeria in a match coach Bev Priestman characterized as "frustrating.

Monday's Scoreboard HOCKEY NHL Winnipeg 4 Montreal 2 AHL Laval 5 Belleville 1 Providence 2 Lehigh Valley 1 BASEBALL American League Toronto 3 N.Y.

NEW YORK (AP) — Greeted by boos at Yankee Stadium, George Springer responded with the type of racket he and his Toronto Blue Jays are ready to make.

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets’ chances at making the playoffs are slim, but they've let the NHL know they haven’t given up. The Jets swept a brief two-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.

Evgeni Malkin has been suspended four games without pay for cross-checking Nashville’s Mark Borowiecki in the face, a significant blow to the Pittsburgh Penguins as they hope to hold on to their playoff position.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin four games for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

TORONTO — It has been an encouraging start to collective bargaining talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association. Negotiations between the two sides resumed Monday.