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Jets' Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract

WINNIPEG - Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesd...

Dec 17, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats name Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as...

Dec 17, 2024

Roughriders, Redblacks both get two A grades in first-ever CFLPA team report cards

The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards. Saskatchewan received two "A" and five "B" grades in the eight categories provided ...

Dec 17, 2024

Vancouver Rise sign Canadian forward Jessica De Filippo

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que., played with the Whitecaps FC women's League1 BC team in...

Dec 17, 2024

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women's player of the year

DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continues to dominate the awards for women's soccer while Real Madrid star Vincius Jnior is about to find out if he'll be finally getting his hand...

Dec 17, 2024

Flames sign defenceman Brayden Pachal to two-year contract extension

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Brayden Pachal to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1,187,500, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Pachal has a goal and ...

Dec 17, 2024

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian Zerr to one-year contract extension

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian offensive lineman Noah Zerr to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. The six-foot-six, 325-pound Zerr, from Langenburg, Sask., helped the Riders ...

Dec 17, 2024

B.C.'s Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year

Midfielder Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer's 2024 Para Player of the Year. The 24-year-old from Powell River, B.C., played every minute at the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain, where Canada ...

Dec 17, 2024

Montreal Roses sign hometown forward Latifah Abdu to contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Roses have signed hometown forward Latifah Abdu to a contract. The Northern Super League team announced the deal Tuesday. Abdu returns to Montreal after spending parts of four ...

Dec 17, 2024

Canadian Jim (The Gentleman) Long loses at world darts championship

LONDON - Canadian Jim (Gentleman) Long lost his first-round game at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Tuesday, beaten 3-0 by England's James (Hillbilly) Hurrell. The 40-year-old Hurrell, ran...

Dec 17, 2024