National Sports

BOSTON (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer was a late scratch from the lineup Monday night against the Boston Red Sox because of illness. The change was announced after the Blue Jays completed batting practice.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames started the 2022-23 season making a long-term commitment to head coach Darryl Sutter, and ended it looking for a different voice behind the bench.

TORONTO — Rory McIlroy is aiming to three-peat at the RBC Canadian Open and make golf history, but Matt Fitzpatrick and a deep pool of talent will do their level best to stop him. Ranked No.

TORONTO — The Presidents' Trophy winners are out. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have gone home too.

EDMONTON — Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the Oilers arena during this year’s NHL playoff season.

Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says the difference in his job entering the 2023 CFL draft compared to free agency is night and day thanks to new ownership. “First of all, I’m sleeping much better.

TORONTO — Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level contract worth US$925,000 a year at the NHL level.

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia Hockey League is breaking away from Hockey Canada, a move the league says will provide more options for players under 18 years old that are looking to compete in college hockey in the United States.

TORONTO — Bar owners in Toronto say they're anticipating jubilant crowds as the Toronto Maple Leafs begin their second-round NHL playoff series against Florida on Tuesday.