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Almondo Sewell returns to Edmonton Elks as their defensive line coach

EDMONTON - Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned. Sewell's return to Edmonton come...

Jul 16, 2024

Prince George Kodiaks shake off the rust and prep for season opener

PRINCE GEORGE - Training Camp has officially wrapped up for the Prince George Kodiaks as they prepare for their third season in the BC Football Conference. The team is coming off a season that saw the...

Jul 16, 2024

Choinière says he's focused on playing at CF Montreal for now

MONTREAL - Canadian international Mathieu Choinire says he's focused on playing for CF Montreal, for now. The midfielder's name is circulating in transfer rumours after he reportedly requested a trade...

Jul 16, 2024

Members of Tragically Hip named honorary grand marshals for Honda Indy

TORONTO - Members of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip have been named honorary grand marshals for the upcoming Ontario Dealers Honda Indy, organizers of the Toronto IndyCar race announced Tuesday...

Jul 16, 2024

Third-ranked Canada women to face world's best rugby sides in B.C. at WXV 1

Third-ranked Canada will open the WXV 1 women's rugby competition against No. 4 France on Sept. 29 as part of a triple-header at B.C. Place Stadium. Top-ranked England takes on the seventh-ranked U.S....

Jul 16, 2024

Gareth Southgate says he will step down as England manager

Gareth Southgate will step down as England manager after eight years in charge, he said on Tuesday. Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2024 - losing 2-1 to Spain on Sunday. "As a proud English...

Jul 16, 2024

Dodgers' Hernandez beats Royals' Witt to claim Home Run Derby title

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernndez won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round Monday night. The 31-year...

Jul 15, 2024

Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31M contract extension with the L.A. Kings

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Canadian forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the...

Jul 15, 2024

Canadian women to play Nigeria in closed-door training match ahead of Olympics

Canada will face 36th-ranked Nigeria on Wednesday in a closed-door training match in Marbella, Spain, in the final tune-up for Bev Priestman's team before it opens defence of its women's soccer title ...

Jul 15, 2024

Edmonton Elks fire head coach/GM Chris Jones after 0-5 start

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have fired general manager and head coach Chris Jones after an 0-5 start to the CFL season. The Elks were coming off a 37-34 loss to visiting Ottawa on Sunday. It was thei...

Jul 15, 2024