National Sports

He's preparing for training camp to begin on time but the turbulent state of contract talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association isn't giving veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis a warm, fuzzy feeling about the upcoming season.

EDMONTON — Stacked with two of the NHL's top talents, the Oilers' power play is nothing short of lethal. But stagnant special teams proved costly for Edmonton in Game 4 of its first-round matchup with the L.A. Kings on Sunday.

ROME — Canada's Denis Shapovalov survived a testy opening match Monday at the Italian Open tennis tournament that saw him swear at the fans after arguing a call with the chair umpire. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have relieved Pierre McGuire of his duties as the team's senior vice president of player development after less than a year on the job.

CALGARY — The Ottawa Senators will be well-represented when Canada competes at the upcoming 2022 World Hockey Championship.

TAMPA, Fla. — Lightning captain Steven Stamkos finally broke through for his team. The Maple Leafs are still waiting for their leader to do the same.

MONTREAL — Byron Archambault was named the Montreal Alouettes special-teams coordinator Monday. Montreal hired veteran CFL coach Jeff Reinebold to assume the post after the '21 season.

Sunday in the Stanley Cup playoffs featured the Maple Leafs getting stomped in Tampa, the Oilers getting stymied at last, and a Bruins star looking every bit the part once again.

LOS ANGELES — Jay Woodcroft says his Edmonton Oilers simply need to be better. After posting a pair of lopsided wins and taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Kings, the Oilers faltered Sunday, falling 4-0 to L.A.

TAMPA, Fla. — Sheldon Keefe said Sunday morning his team had yet to produce its best hockey this spring. Toronto's head coach is still waiting.