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CFL, XFL face plenty of hurdles if they want to join forces and form a partnership

CFL, XFL face plenty of hurdles if they want to join forces and form a partnership

The CFL and XFL are continuing their talks on a potential partnership and ways to grow the game. However, Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, a co-owner of the American-based XFL, gave the impression the two sides are much further along with a recent tweet.
Lehkonen, Gallagher have goal, assist each as Montreal nets 4-0 victory over Edmonton

Lehkonen, Gallagher have goal, assist each as Montreal nets 4-0 victory over Edmonton

MONTREAL — It was a triumphant return for Brendan Gallagher, Artturi Lehkonen and the rest of the Montreal Canadiens.
Michael McNiven makes 35 saves, Rocket beat Moose to extend point streak

Michael McNiven makes 35 saves, Rocket beat Moose to extend point streak

WINNIPEG — Michael McNiven made 35 saves as the Laval Rocket downed the Manitoba Moose 3-1 on Tuesday in American Hockey League play.
Canadian Milos Raonic falls short in round of 16 at Miami Open

Canadian Milos Raonic falls short in round of 16 at Miami Open

MIAMI — Canada's Milos Raonic is out of the Miami Open after losing a close match in the round of 16. The 12th-seeded Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., lost 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) to No. 26 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on Tuesday.
Canucks forward Adam Gaudette leaves practice after testing positive for COVID-19

Canucks forward Adam Gaudette leaves practice after testing positive for COVID-19

Vancouver Canucks forward Adam Gaudette was pulled from practice Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19. Coach Travis Green said the result came back midway through the session.
Canadian Tyrone Crawford retires from NFL after long run with Dallas Cowboys

Canadian Tyrone Crawford retires from NFL after long run with Dallas Cowboys

DALLAS — Canadian defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford has retired from the NFL after nine seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The 31-year-old native of Windsor, Ont., had 179 tackles and 25 sacks in 112 career games for Dallas.
NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and planning to have full stadiums for those games. While reducing the preseason to three games the league will be able to generate additional revenue, of course.
Mark Messier book on leadership, teamwork coming in October

Mark Messier book on leadership, teamwork coming in October

NEW YORK — Hockey great Mark Messier wants fans to know he had a lot of help on his path to the NHL Hall of Fame. Messier's memoir “No One Wins Alone” will be published in October by Gallery Books, a Simon & Schuster imprint.
Orlando Pride trades Canadian Jordyn Listro to expansion Kansas City NWSL

Orlando Pride trades Canadian Jordyn Listro to expansion Kansas City NWSL

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Expansion Kansas City NWSL has acquired Canadian international midfielder Jordyn Listro from the Orlando Pride in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 draft.
Toronto Blue Jays extending stay in Dunedin, Fla., because of COVID-19 restrictions

Toronto Blue Jays extending stay in Dunedin, Fla., because of COVID-19 restrictions

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will stay in Dunedin, Fla., for their third homestand of the season because of COVID-19 restrictions. The May 14-24 homestand has been added to the TD Ballpark schedule.