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QB Adams out to prove he's a winner in fresh start with Stampeders

CALGARY - As his time with the B.C. Lions appeared to be coming to an end, Vernon Adams Jr. was talking about his CFL future with Calgary cornerback Demario Houston. "We were just talking scenarios an...

Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa Rapid coach Katrine Pedersen has high hopes for new Northern Super League

The chance to help grow a new team and league from the ground up attracted Katrine Pedersen and her family to Canada. The former Danish captain is coach of Ottawa Rapid FC, one of six teams set to kic...

Nov 27, 2024

Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S., says missing out wouldn’t impact drive

MONTREAL - Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become "T.J. Sochi," dragging the United States past Russia in spectacular style with four shootout goals at the 2014 Olympics. As ...

Nov 27, 2024

Roster changes loom after Whitecaps decline contract options on six players

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps appear poised for some significant roster moves after the team declined to pick up contract options on six players, including striker Fafa Picault. The club announc...

Nov 27, 2024

Toronto FC declines contract option on leading scorer forward Prince Owusu

TORONTO - Toronto FC has officially added forward Prince Owusu, the club's leading scorer, and defender Luke Singh to its list of players headed out the door. The MLS club announced last month it was ...

Nov 27, 2024

Alouettes sign quarterback Davis Alexander to three-year contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old Alexander was set to become a free agent in Februa...

Nov 27, 2024

Winnipeg's Lawes tops Switzerland's Tirinzoni in early play at Kioti National

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Winnipeg's Kaitlyn Lawes made a game-winning draw to the button for a 5-4 victory over Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni on Wednesday at the Kioti National. This is the first competit...

Nov 27, 2024

Ukrainian girls' team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival

CALGARY - A Ukrainian girls' hockey team is in Canada for a few days of peace and hockey in an arena that doesn't have a missile-sized hole in its roof. After a 56 hours of travel to Calgary, includin...

Nov 27, 2024

Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women's pro hockey league

TORONTO - Property and casualty insurance company Intact Financial Corp. has signed a multi-year partnership deal with the Professional Women's Hockey League. Under the agreement, Intact will be the o...

Nov 27, 2024

Blake Snell, Dodgers reach agreement on $182 million, five-year contract

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to Th...

Nov 26, 2024