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Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker Ren Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed h...

Dec 15, 2023

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DB Amari Henderson to contract extension

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Amari Henderson to a contract extension, the team announced Friday. The length of the extension was not disclosed. Henderson w...

Dec 15, 2023

Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit by puck in Quebec

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. - An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a puck during a junior hockey league practice near Montreal earlier this week. Police in the suburb of St-Eustache confirmed his...

Dec 15, 2023

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season

Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco were fired by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday morning after one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Chargers made the playoffs last se...

Dec 15, 2023

Jets' Aaron Rodgers 'looks normal' to coach during practice in comeback attempt

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday the 40-year-old quarterback "pushed it a little b...

Dec 15, 2023

Canada's Alexandria Loutitt earns World Cup ski jumping silver in Switzerland

ENGELBERG, Switzerland - Canada's Alexandria Loutitt claimed World Cup silver in women's ski jumping on Friday. The Calgary native had a total score of 290.2 in the large hill competition. France's Jo...

Dec 15, 2023

Canadian men face tough challenge at last-chance rugby sevens Olympic qualifier

The Canadian men's rugby sevens team faces a tough challenge in its final bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics. South Africa will be favoured to win the 12-team men's repechage tournament, scheduled ...

Dec 15, 2023

Canada Soccer honours Jessie Fleming, Stephen Eustaquio as players of the year

Jessie Fleming and Stephen Eustaquio, two key cogs in the Canadian midfield, have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year. The two winners were decided by a vote of Canadian coaches and media for...

Dec 15, 2023

Women's World Cup winner Spain finally tops FIFA rankings, Canada 10th

ZURICH (AP-CP) - World Cup champion Spain took over top spot in the new FIFA women's rankings Friday after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League. Spain finished top of a Nations Leagu...

Dec 15, 2023

Kingsbury wins third straight World Cup moguls gold, Vaillancourt claims silver

ALPE D'HUEZ, France - Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury's domination of the World Cup moguls circuit continued Friday with a gold medal at Alps d'Huez. Kingsbury, who won double gold last week...

Dec 15, 2023