National Sports

MILTON, Ont. — John Tavares got a glimpse of William Nylander's skill at informal practices and scrimmages this summer.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks announced Monday the acquisition of Maxx Forde from the B.C. Lions has been voided as the Canadian defensive lineman didn't pass a medical. The deal, made Saturday, saw B.C.

MONTREAL — Kelly Olynyk could have been trying to squeeze the last gasp out of summer before another long NBA season tips off. Instead, the 27-year-old from Kamloops, B.C.

MONTREAL — While some Montrealers were saddened Monday by the news of Max Pacioretty's departure from the Canadiens, several fans interviewed outside the arena where he played 10 seasons said it was time for a change — for the player and the team.

VANCOUVER — Quarterback Travis Lulay practised Monday with the B.C. Lions' starting offence. Lulay, 34, left the Lions' 26-14 home win over Ottawa on Friday in the second quarter after taking a vicious hit from Redblacks defensive lineman J.R. Tavai.

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Two Canadian crews won heats on the second day of the world rowing championships. Andrea Proske of Victoria and Gabrielle Smith of Unionville, Ont.

LAVAL, Que. — The seemingly never-ending saga between Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens finally is over, but not before one final twist.

Brandon Banks continues to flourish under Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach June Jones.

The World Cup is set to join an already crowded curling calendar. But for Kevin Koe, the timing is right, the money is good and his new lineup needs reps.

Sharone Vernon-Evans' first major injury was bad timing for Canada's men's volleyball team.