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Whitecaps transfer forward Simon Becher to Danish team AC Horsens

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred forward Simon Becher to Danish side AC Horsens, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The Whitecaps will retain a percentage of future ...

Jan 17, 2024

Ex-NHL player Ennis announces retirement; winger played with Leafs, Sens and Oilers

MANNHEIM, Germany - Tyler Ennis has called time on his hockey career. The former NHL winger made the announcement Wednesday via his German club after suffering a neck injury in November. The 34-year-o...

Jan 17, 2024

Warriors assistant coach Milojević hospitalized in Salt Lake City. Game vs. Jazz is postponed

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevi has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday night, the team said Wednesday. The se...

Jan 17, 2024

Lions re-sign punter Stefan Flintoft for the 2024 CFL season

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed American punter Stefan Flintoft to an extension for the 2024 CFL season. Flintoft was eligible to become a free agent next month. The 28-year-old enters his four...

Jan 17, 2024

Third-quarter report shows Ontario's sports-betting industry continues to thrive

TORONTO - Ontario's sports-betting industry continues to thrive, according to a report released Wednesday. The report by IGaming Ontario states the province's regulated market generated total gaming r...

Jan 17, 2024

Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Richie Sindani

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Canadian receiver Richie Sindani to a contract extension Wednesday. Sindani was slated to become a CFL free agent next month. Sindani, 28, joined the Argos la...

Jan 17, 2024

Beatty and Fediuk named Canadian flag-bearers for Winter Youth Olympic Games

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of - Freestyle skier Charlie Beatty and curler Chloe Fediuk were named Canadian flag-bearers on Wednesday for the opening ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangw...

Jan 17, 2024

Inter, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina gear up for revamped Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

MILAN (AP) - Inter Milan, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina are ready to "take the money and run" - in the words of one head coach - as they travel to Saudi Arabia for a revamped Italian Super Cup that for...

Jan 17, 2024

Marcus Stroman and New York Yankees finalize $37 million, two-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) - Right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees finalized a $37 million, two-year contract on Wednesday. The agreement includes a conditional player option for 2026. The 32-year-o...

Jan 17, 2024

Argos defensive back Stiggers invited to play in East-West Shrine Bowl game

Defensive back Qwan'Tez Stiggers of the Toronto Argonauts has been invited to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl game. Stiggers, 22, was the CFL's top rookie last season. The six-foot, 197-pound Stigge...

Jan 17, 2024