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Bulls hold off late Raptors charge as Toronto centre Jakob Poeltl leaves game early

TORONTO - Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. Cody White scored 19 points and added five assists for Chicago (12-15). Jo...

Dec 16, 2024

Blue Jays announce three additions to John Schneider's coaching staff

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced three additions to manager John Schneider's staff Monday. Lou Iannotti is joining the team as assistant hitting coach, Graham Johnson as bullpen coach and Sam...

Dec 16, 2024

Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith's openness to notwithstanding clause

EDMONTON - A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he's disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter's notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes ...

Dec 16, 2024

Montreal's Loic Kwemi named Canada Soccer futsal player of the year

Loic Kwemi has been named Canada Soccer's futsal player of the year after finishing second in scoring at the 2024 CONCACF Futsal Championship. The 27-year-old from Montreal scored six goals in three g...

Dec 16, 2024

Calgary Stampeders unveil overhauled coaching staff for 2025

The Calgary Stampeders' coaching staff for 2025 has been overhauled after the departure two longtime members. Craig Dickenson, older brother of head coach Dave Dickenson, takes over as special teams c...

Dec 16, 2024

Edmonton Elks sign running back/returner Leake to two-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed running back/returner Javon Leake to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Monday. Leake was slated to become a free agent in Februa...

Dec 16, 2024

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller first player to sign with Vancouver Rise

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday, with sporting director Steph...

Dec 16, 2024

Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Ullmark named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Edmonton centre Leon Draisaitl, Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon and Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl had nine points (three goal...

Dec 16, 2024

WNBA to hold first regular-season game outside the U.S. in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Vancouver will host the first WNBA regular-season game played outside the United States next year when the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm face off at Rogers Arena. The game is schedul...

Dec 16, 2024

Canadian men to play in invitational meet alongside HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - The Canadian men's team will be part of the Vancouver Sevens, competing in an invitational event in conjunction with the HSBC SVNS stop in February. The Canadian men, relegated from the to...

Dec 16, 2024