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Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associa...

Dec 17, 2024

Alouettes trade Grey Cup MVP Fajardo to Elks for rights to Bethel-Thompson in QB swap

Veteran quarterbacks Cody Fajardo and McLeod Bethel-Thompson are on the move again. The Edmonton Elks acquired Fajardo - the 2023 Grey Cup MVP - from the Montreal Alouettes on Tuesday for the rights t...

Dec 17, 2024

Thompson, Howden are golden as Canada dominates ski cross World Cup in Switzerland

AROSA - Marielle Thompson led a Canadian sweep of the women's podium Tuesday while Reece Howden raced to gold in the men's event as Canada's freestyle skiers dominated the second stop of the World Cup...

Dec 17, 2024

Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter to be sentenced on criminal charges on Wednesday

Former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will have the sentencing hearing in his criminal case tomorrow. Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on July 10. The 25-year-old has alr...

Dec 17, 2024

Maple Leafs say goaltender Stolarz to undergo knee surgery, will be out 4-6 weeks

TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday. Stolarz left the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over v...

Dec 17, 2024

Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d'Italia

Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d'Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finish...

Dec 17, 2024

Jets' Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract

WINNIPEG - Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesd...

Dec 17, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats name Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as...

Dec 17, 2024

Roughriders, Redblacks both get two A grades in first-ever CFLPA team report cards

The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards. Saskatchewan received two "A" and five "B" grades in the eight categories provided ...

Dec 17, 2024

Vancouver Rise sign Canadian forward Jessica De Filippo

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que., played with the Whitecaps FC women's League1 BC team in...

Dec 17, 2024