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WINNIPEG — Danny Maciocia was busy leading up to the 2022 CFL draft. The Montreal Alouettes GM secured the first overall pick in the draft, slated for Tuesday night, from Edmonton.

TORONTO — If other NBA teams are coveting Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, his boss Masai Ujiri says they can keep on dreaming.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames topped up their playoff experience with the recent addition of four forwards who know what a long post-season feels like. The No.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their first-round NHL playoff series against Tampa Bay with a bang on Monday night with a 5-0 victory over the Lightning.

EDMONTON — A late mistake proved costly as the Edmonton Oilers began their playoff run on Monday. Now the team is looking to learn from its errors. “Playoffs are a long journey.

Monday's Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round (Best-of-7) Carolina 5, Boston 1 (Carolina leads series 1-0) Toronto 5, Tampa Bay 0 (Toronto leads series 1-0) St. Louis 4, Minnesota 0 (St.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe predicted a "borderline violent" playoff series against a battle-tested opponent. That was the case both early and late Monday.

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Vancouver Giants have advanced to the next round of the Western Hockey League playoffs.

TORONTO — Midway through Tampa Bay's post-game media availability on Monday, a couple of team staffers replaced the black cushioned chair at the front of the room for a different seat. It was the first time the Lightning were comfortable all night.

TORONTO — The Blue Jays are used to close calls this season, with their nine one-run victories the most in the majors.