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Canadian wide receiver Jared Wayne waived by NFL's Houston Texans

TORONTO - The wait continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Canadian receiver Jared Wayne was reportedly waived Tuesday by the Houston Texans on Tuesday as NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead o...

Aug 29, 2023

Bedard gains knowledge, motivation from McDavid: 'How can I get closer to him?'

Connor Bedard says he's not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as a player. But the 18-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., won't enter the NHL thinking McDavid's lofty numbers are out of ...

Aug 29, 2023

Herdman eyes opportunity to develop, build TFC back into a winner

TORONTO - John Herdman feels his past experiences make him the ideal manager for Toronto FC. Herdman was formally introduced as Toronto FC's new head coach at a news conference today. He will take on ...

Aug 29, 2023

CFL helped develop Calgary native Burleson's love for football

He never played a down in Canada, but it was the CFL that ignited Nate Burleson's football passion. Burleson's father, Al, spent six seasons as a defensive back with the Calgary Stampeders (1976-81), ...

Aug 29, 2023

All-star shortstop Bo Bichette put on Blue Jays' 10-day injured list

TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been put on the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. Bichette is out with a right quad strain retroactive to Aug. 28. Infielder Mason McCoy was se...

Aug 29, 2023

Canada's Fernandez out of US Open after first-round loss to Alexandrova

NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is out of the U.S. Open after a 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 loss to 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Tuesday. Fernandez, a finalist at the Grand Slam in 2022, was up 4-3 i...

Aug 29, 2023

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year

DETROIT (AP) - Third baseman Josh Donaldson's unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the former AL MVP was released. The 37-year-old hit .207 with 25 homers and 77 RBIs ...

Aug 29, 2023

Spruce Kings add defenseman Coventry for upcoming 2023-24 season

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are pleased to announce the addition of 17-year-old defenseman Alex Coventry ('06) for the 2023-24 BC Hockey League season.A product of Burnaby, BC, Cove...

Aug 29, 2023

Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK

Toronto FC has loaned midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrom SK for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. As part of the loan, Lillestrom will have an...

Aug 29, 2023

Edmonton's Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week

TORONTO - Another win, another top grade for Canadian Tre Ford. Ford was the CFL's top-ranked quarterback for a second straight week. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., earned an 89.5 grade for his pa...

Aug 29, 2023