National Sports

SURREY, B.C. — A crew of international athletes are looking forward to their first shot at playing in the CFL, but they know they have a lot to learn first. Defensive lineman Octavio Gonzalez is one of three Mexican players looking to crack the B.C.

NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has fined Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore an undisclosed amount for reckless misconduct. The incident occurred in the 82nd minute of Toronto's 2-1 loss to visiting Philadelphia on Saturday.

Max (Blessed) Holloway will put his UFC featherweight title on the line against former lightweight title-holder Frankie (The Answer) Edgar at UFC 240 in Edmonton on July 27.

SURREY, B.C. — It's been a busy off-season for B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly. First came February's blockbuster signing that saw the former Edmonton Eskimo ink a four-year, $2.9-million contract with the club.

MILWAUKEE — Coach Nick Nurse has overheard conversations about his team's huge Game 7 win while waiting for his Uber in the lobby of his condo.

TORONTO — The CFL and CFL Players' Association are now into marathon bargaining.

CALGARY — Business as usual is head coach Dave Dickenson's approach to Calgary Stampeders training camp. But the business of football could throw a wrench into the reigning Grey Cup champion's season preparations.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan has signed a six-year contract extension through 2024-25, the club announced Tuesday.

CANTON, Ohio — Dick Ebersol has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award, which is presented annually by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will play in the NBA Eastern Conference final for just the second time in team history when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday to kick off a best-of-seven series.