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EDMONTON — It was a decent start for an Edmonton Eskimos team that is coming off a major off-season overhaul of its roster.

BOSTON — When the NHL altered its rules with an eye toward speed and skill, this is not the Stanley Cup Final it had in mind. Hockey is becoming less of a big man's game, offence is up and it's faster than ever. Then there's the big and tough St.

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse is reportedly adding another Canadian team to his portfolio.

TORONTO — A sore hamstring kept captain Michael Bradley out of the lineup Sunday night for Toronto FC's game with the San Jose Earthquakes. It marked the first MLS start the veteran U.S.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — The effort was better. The end result was the same. Canada settled for silver on Sunday at the world hockey championship after a 3-1 loss to Finland.

Toronto police say it's "impressive" that they didn't have to arrest anyone after the Raptors' historic win on Saturday night sent thousands of celebratory fans careening onto the streets.

INDIANAPOLIS — Simon Pagenaud arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month with his job on the line and rumours swirling around Gasoline Alley that Alexander Rossi could soon replace him at Team Penske.

TORONTO — The good vibrations from the Toronto Raptors historic Eastern Conference championship Saturday night made its way a few blocks to the Rogers Centre on Sunday afternoon.

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard has been showcasing his many talents throughout the NBA playoffs. He has also given us a glimpse of something new — a smile. The stoic Raptors star usually shows little emotion. On the court, he is relentless.

PARIS — Roger Federer entered a refurbished Court Philippe Chatrier for his first French Open match since 2015, greeted by the sun peeking through the clouds and the full-throated support of spectators in their designer sunglasses, straw hats and swe