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Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith. Pearson had five points (on...

Sep 19, 2023

Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdo...

Sep 19, 2023

Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain

Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazqu...

Sep 19, 2023

Lions can become next CFL team to clinch playoff spot

TORONTO - The B.C. Lions have two shots to become the next team to clinch a CFL playoff berth. B.C. (9-4) can cement a post-season berth Friday night with a road win over the Edmonton Elks (4-10). If ...

Sep 19, 2023

Redblacks' Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

TORONTO - A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL's honour roll Tuesday. Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa's h...

Sep 19, 2023

Lions defensive back Edwards Cooper enjoying solid bounce-back season

Jalon Edwards-Cooper has plenty to be thankful for in 2023. The five-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back is back in the B.C. Lions secondary after battling through a foot injury that forced him to miss ...

Sep 19, 2023

Spruce Kings add to roster before Friday's opener

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are excited to announce the acquisition of Tristan Taylor ('04) from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations.The 19-year-old de...

Sep 19, 2023

Talented defender Keeley Read joins Timberwolves for 2024

PRINCE GEORGE- They may be in the middle of the Canada West season, but the University of Northern British Columbia Women's Soccer program is already building for the 20224 campaign. Today, the Timber...

Sep 19, 2023

CF Montreal ready for challenge of home matchup against MLS-leading FC Cincinnati

MONTREAL - CF Montreal is set to face their toughest challenge at home to date but head coach Hernan Losada is confident in his side's chances at Stade Saputo. Montreal (11-14-3) takes on one of the b...

Sep 19, 2023

Ziv to succeed Downey as Tennis Canada's chief executive officer

TORONTO - Tennis Canada is promoting from within for its chief executive officer position. Gavin Ziv, the organization's senior vice-president and chief tournaments officer, will take on the role in t...

Sep 19, 2023