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Edmonton Elks sign running back/returner Leake to two-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed running back/returner Javon Leake to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Monday. Leake was slated to become a free agent in Februa...

Dec 16, 2024

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller first player to sign with Vancouver Rise

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday, with sporting director Steph...

Dec 16, 2024

Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Ullmark named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Edmonton centre Leon Draisaitl, Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon and Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl had nine points (three goal...

Dec 16, 2024

WNBA to hold first regular-season game outside the U.S. in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Vancouver will host the first WNBA regular-season game played outside the United States next year when the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm face off at Rogers Arena. The game is schedul...

Dec 16, 2024

Canadian men to play in invitational meet alongside HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - The Canadian men's team will be part of the Vancouver Sevens, competing in an invitational event in conjunction with the HSBC SVNS stop in February. The Canadian men, relegated from the to...

Dec 16, 2024

Canadian Clara Emond continues her law studies as she competes as an elite road-racer

Passing the bar exam is something to celebrate. So is winning a stage at the Giro d'Italia. Canadian Clara Emond has both on her resume. The 27-year-old from Saint-Ferrol-les-Neiges, Que., rides for t...

Dec 16, 2024

Montreal's IGA Stadium to host Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary

MONTREAL - Montreal will serve as host when Canada plays Hungary in the first round of Davis Cup qualifiers next year. Tennis Canada says the two-day tie will begin Feb. 1 at IGA Stadium. The winning ...

Dec 16, 2024

Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian offensive lineman Pelehos to extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian offensive lineman Zack Pelehos to a two-year contract extension Monday. The former University of Ottawa star was slated to become a free agent in February...

Dec 16, 2024

The Canadian Press Newsmakers of the Year, past and present

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press 2024 Newsmaker of the Year. Here is a list of who has had the title in the past, as chosen in an annual survey of senior editors in ...

Dec 16, 2024

'The toughest solve I've been around': Ruff laments Sabres' disastrous run

TORONTO - Lindy Ruff has been in charge of an NHL bench for more than 1,800 regular-season games. The Buffalo Sabres head coach knows hockey inside and out. He's also never felt the stress and strain ...

Dec 15, 2024