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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.

CALGARY — Canada is deeper in women's curling talent and so is the rest of the world.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Canada has won its second straight match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, defeating Nigeria by 50 runs Monday. The Canadians, who beat Jersey by 53 runs Sunday, won the toss and elected to bat.