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Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023
Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023
Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal legislation aimed at social media platforms is ushering in censorship, despite his party running on similar policy in the last federal electi...
Aug 02, 2023
Canada's under-18 men's hockey team blanks Switzerland 5-0 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Canadian team captain Berkly Catton scored twice in a 5-0 blanking of Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Canada's under-18 men's hockey team finished 2-1 in Group B....
Aug 02, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Richie Laryea on loan from Nottingham Forest: source
VANCOUVER - Richie Laryea is apparently returning to Major League Soccer, but not to his hometown club. The 28-year-old defender from Toronto has been loaned to the Vancouver Whitecaps by Nottingham F...
Aug 02, 2023
All-Star forward Troy Terry gets a 7-year, $49 million contract extension from the Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - All-Star forward Troy Terry agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Terry's new deal keeps the sides out of arbitration and r...
Aug 02, 2023
Evans, Lokombo and Peters named CFL's top performers for July
TORONTO - Quarterback Dane Evans, linebacker Bo Lokombo and defensive back Garry Peters of the B.C. Lions all earned spots on the CFL's honour roll for the month of July. Evans was deemed the top quar...
Aug 02, 2023
Source: Alouettes' Murray to miss remainder of season with torn pectoral muscle
MONTREAL - Najee Murray's season is over. The Montreal Alouettes defensive back will be out the remainder of the year with a torn pectoral muscle, according to a person with direct knowledge of the in...
Aug 02, 2023
Ottawa monitoring Niger unrest, no Canadian evacuation currently planned for hundreds
Ottawa is monitoring the unrest in Niger following last week's military coup, but has no imminent plans for evacuating the hundreds of Canadians in the West African country. Global Affairs Canada says...
Aug 02, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter to Minister of Justice
Officials with the Alberta government say Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Justice Mickey Amery calling on him to continue to support a strong justice system.In her le...
Aug 02, 2023