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Oilers, Maple Leafs take long route to U.S., avoiding COVID-19 testing

Oilers, Maple Leafs take long route to U.S., avoiding COVID-19 testing

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs took their time getting to their U.S. destinations ahead of Game 3 in their first-round playoff series.
Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Deshawn Stevens, their 2021 first-round pick

Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Deshawn Stevens, their 2021 first-round pick

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Deshawn Stevens, their 2021 first-round pick, to a CFL contract Friday. Ottawa selected Stevens, 24, in the first round, No. 6 overall, in last year's draft.
Toronto FC says Osorio will miss weekend Vancouver game with lower body injury

Toronto FC says Osorio will miss weekend Vancouver game with lower body injury

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio will miss Toronto FC's game Sunday in Vancouver, marking the second straight contest he has sat out due to a lower body injury.
Blue Jays-Guardians game postponed by rain

Blue Jays-Guardians game postponed by rain

CLEVELAND (AP) — Friday night’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed because of rain. The Guardians have had four home games called off by inclement weather this season.
Going dark: Oilers take the ice without lights at pre-game skate in L.A.

Going dark: Oilers take the ice without lights at pre-game skate in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers were in the dark when they hit the rink on Friday morning — literally. The team took the ice at Crypto.
Former sprint star Surin excited to mentor Canada's athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics

Former sprint star Surin excited to mentor Canada's athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics

Former sprint star Bruny Surin drew inspiration from Canadian athletes at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Racing fans can't place Kentucky Derby bets in Ontario's fixed-odds industry

Racing fans can't place Kentucky Derby bets in Ontario's fixed-odds industry

TORONTO — Messier will attempt to become just the third Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but racing fans won't be able to wager on him in Ontario's fixed-odds sports betting industry.
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Oskari Salminen to a two-year, entry-level contract

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Oskari Salminen to a two-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Oskari Salminen to a two-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of US$925,000 at the NHL level.
Former LPGA player Salimah Mussani named Golf Canada's new women's head coach

Former LPGA player Salimah Mussani named Golf Canada's new women's head coach

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Salimah Mussani was named Golf Canada's new women’s head coach on Friday and will oversee the development of Canada’s top female amateur and professional golfers.
Spezza, Holl to make series debut for Leafs; Simmonds, Liljegren scratched for Game 3

Spezza, Holl to make series debut for Leafs; Simmonds, Liljegren scratched for Game 3

TAMPA, Fla. — Jason Spezza will make his series debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.