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TORONTO — Hamilton quarterback Dane Evans, Tiger-Cats running back Tyrell Sutton and Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Reggie Begelton are the top performers for Week 19 of the CFL season.

TORONTO — A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal: TORONTO FC (13-10-11) at NEW YORK CITY FC (18-6-10) Wednesday, Citi Field BIG APPLE BLUES: NYCFC has never lost to Toronto FC at home in regular-season play (2-0-4).

Toronto FC midfielder Marky Delgado learned a tough lesson in the 2016 MLS playoffs. A knock to the thigh, thanks to a training session tackle by then-teammate Will Johnson, sidelined him for a few days.

HOUSTON — Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Now he treasures them.

Dallas Stars fans expected to see plenty of goals this season from Joe Pavelski, signed as a free agent after a 38-goal season for San Jose. On Monday night, they saw his first in his new home rink.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Brady set the tone and the New England Patriots' blitz-happy defence took over from there. Bill Belichick's bunch is still undefeated after another absolutely dominant performance.

TORONTO — Mike Babcock pulled out the scoresheet and went over the penalties against his Maple Leafs. "Slashing, tripping, hooking, tripping, tripping," lamented Toronto's head coach. A sixth infraction wound up being the difference Monday.

NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson will miss the start of the season after the No. 1 overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans had right knee surgery, sidelining the hyped rookie for nearly two months.

TORONTO — Before the Toronto Raptors get on with the business of trying to defend their NBA title, one last celebration is on tap.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up quarterback Cody Fajardo. The Riders signed their starter to a two-year contract extension Monday, keeping him with the CFL club through the 2021 season.