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Wrestler Adam Copeland on starring in 'Percy Jackson' and the Marvel role he's eyeing

TORONTO - In recent weeks, Adam Copeland has been experiencing a phenomenon he says hasn't happened since the '90s: teenagers are recognizing him in public. "It's been kind of surreal," the pro wrestl...

Jan 31, 2024

CFL announces it will stage its Canadian draft April 30

TORONTO - The CFL will stage its annual draft April 30. The league made the announcement Wednesday. The draft will immediately follow the NFL draft, which will be held April 25-27 in Detroit. The CFL ...

Jan 31, 2024

Drawn by Halifax's brand of soccer, Jeremy Gagnon-Laparé moves east for a second time

Jrmy Gagnon-Lapar's decision to return to the Halifax Wanderers was simple. He likes the brand of football the CPL side is playing under coach Patrice Gheisar. While he enjoyed his first go-round with...

Jan 31, 2024

David Norman Jr. the latest B.C. product to come home and sign with Vancouver FC

The Canadian Premier League is proving you really can come home, even if you wear cleats for a living. After spending last year playing in England and Ireland, David Norman Jr. is back on familiar tur...

Jan 31, 2024

NASCAR Canada champion Treyten Lapcevich preparing for American stock car debut

Preparing to race stock cars in the United States is bringing Treyten Lapcevich closer to his grandmother. Lapcevich will make the jump to the United States-based zMax CARS Tour this spring after winn...

Jan 31, 2024

Quarterback Streveler returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler is back with the Winnipeg Bombers. The American quarterback agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the CFL club Wednesday. He returns to Winnipeg after spending the last th...

Jan 31, 2024

Formula One rejects Michael Andretti's bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built

Formula One rejected Andretti Global's application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said Wednesday it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine read...

Jan 31, 2024

Akim Aliu says Kim Davis has missed 'massive opportunity' with NHL on diversity

Akim Aliu had high hopes for Kim Davis - especially after their early dialogue. The NHL's executive vice-president of social impact, growth initiatives and legislative affairs seemed open, Aliu though...

Jan 31, 2024

Vancouver Canucks sign general manager Patrik Allvin to extension

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed general manager Patrik Allvin to a multi-year contract extension. Allvin, 49, was hired as the team's general manager on Jan. 26, 2022, replacing the fire...

Jan 31, 2024

Figure skaters Behnke and Sauve to serve as Canadian flag-bearers at Youth Olympics

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of - Canadian figure skaters Annika Behnke and Kole Sauve will serve as closing ceremony flag-bearers at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, the Canadian Olympic Committee said ...

Jan 31, 2024