National Sports

TORONTO — The CFL launched the Diversity in Football Program on Tuesday to create greater inclusivity, diversity and equity across the league and in its business.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to a two-year deal Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 238-pound Normand is entering his third season with Montreal, having also spent time in the CFL with Winnipeg and Edmonton.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's soccer team did enough to salvage a draw with Nigeria in a match coach Bev Priestman characterized as "frustrating.

Monday's Scoreboard HOCKEY NHL Winnipeg 4 Montreal 2 AHL Laval 5 Belleville 1 Providence 2 Lehigh Valley 1 BASEBALL American League Toronto 3 N.Y.

NEW YORK (AP) — Greeted by boos at Yankee Stadium, George Springer responded with the type of racket he and his Toronto Blue Jays are ready to make.

MONTREAL — The Winnipeg Jets’ chances at making the playoffs are slim, but they've let the NHL know they haven’t given up. The Jets swept a brief two-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.

Evgeni Malkin has been suspended four games without pay for cross-checking Nashville’s Mark Borowiecki in the face, a significant blow to the Pittsburgh Penguins as they hope to hold on to their playoff position.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin four games for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

TORONTO — It has been an encouraging start to collective bargaining talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association. Negotiations between the two sides resumed Monday.

For the second time this season, Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference rookie of the month. Barnes took the honour after averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and four assists in 22 games since March 1.