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"Really special:" Blue Bombers celebrate back-to-back Grey Cup wins in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Cheers bellowed from the stands as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaches and players loaded into the back of pickup trucks and paraded the Grey Cup in front of fans during a long-awaited back-t...

Dec 15, 2021

Vancouver Canucks name former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have named former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager. The Canucks (13-15-2) announced the news in a release Wednesday, saying Clancey will oversee the team...

Dec 15, 2021

Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last...

Dec 15, 2021

Curling Canada finalizes field for 16-team Olympic mixed doubles trials

OTTAWA - The 16-team field for Canada's Olympic mixed doubles trials was confirmed Wednesday by Curling Canada. The Dec. 28-Jan. 2 competition at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Man., will determi...

Dec 15, 2021

Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge

TORONTO - The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their venue capacity reduced to 50 per cent at home games st...

Dec 15, 2021

AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions

With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...

Dec 15, 2021

Blackhawks, Beach's attorney meet with mediator for 1st time

CHICAGO (AP) - Representatives for the Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who is suing the team over how it handled his allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach were meeting with a...

Dec 15, 2021

NHL Notebook: Players weigh risks, look for information as Olympic decision looms

NHL players had been expressing an overwhelming desire to take part in the Beijing Olympics. After the league skipped the sporting showcase four years ago, it could be the last chance for some of the ...

Dec 15, 2021

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year

OTTAWA - Bayern Munich star and national men's team anchor Alphonso Davies was named Canada Soccer player of the year on Wednesday. Davies, who had five goals and eight assists for Canada this year, e...

Dec 15, 2021

Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros headlines list of CFL all-stars

TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers headlined Wednesday's list of Canadian Football League all-stars for the 2021 season. Collaros, the league's most out...

Dec 15, 2021