National Sports

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre." No more chanting.

TORONTO — Craig Berube barked orders from the centre circle.

GUELPH — Wynton McManis finds himself in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings as he returns for a fourth season with the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran middle linebacker will anchor a new-look Argos defence this season.

One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old American said in an interview.

TORONTO — It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC.

EDMONTON — If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat.

VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will perform at B.C.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs saw a familiar face Tuesday. Toronto goaltender Anthony Stolarz was on the ice for a roughly 30-minute workout before departing ahead of the main session.

TORONTO — Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire, Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens and Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet are the finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's forward of the year award.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. Korte, of Spruce Grove, Alta., remains under contract with Edmonton through the 2027 season.