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BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Jacob de la Rose on waivers. The 23-year-old Swede didn't suit up for any of Montreal's opening five games of the 2018-19 season.

TORONTO — Winnipeg linebacker Adam Bighill, Edmonton receiver Bryant Mitchell and Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL top performers for Week 18.

TORONTO — Matt Black calls it a step in the right direction. The Toronto Argonauts' veteran defensive back fully supports the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Recreational pot use becomes legal across the country starting Wednesday.

Eliminated from playoff contention, Toronto FC has been reduced to the rank of spoiler for the final three games of the MLS regular season.

Curling Canada high-performance director Gerry Peckham acknowledges that the current residency setup for elite Canadian curlers is an issue that is "timely and incredibly relevant." It seems quite possible change could soon be on the horizon.

CARACAS, Venezuela — For 10 years, ever since they bonded over baseball at work, Franlet Bencomo and Elbert Albarran haven't missed an opening day game together.

TORONTO — Drew Doughty has won a Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman and a pair of Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings. But he'll be the first to tell you that he still needs work. That's where Dion Phaneuf comes in.

LOS ANGELES — The Milwaukee Brewers know they can count on their intimidating bullpen to get outs. They may not have been expecting a twice-demoted shortstop to generate so much offence .

Monday's Games MLB Post-season NL Championship Series Milwaukee 4 L.A.

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