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Lions re-sign punter Stefan Flintoft for the 2024 CFL season
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed American punter Stefan Flintoft to an extension for the 2024 CFL season. Flintoft was eligible to become a free agent next month. The 28-year-old enters his four...
Jan 17, 2024
Third-quarter report shows Ontario's sports-betting industry continues to thrive
TORONTO - Ontario's sports-betting industry continues to thrive, according to a report released Wednesday. The report by IGaming Ontario states the province's regulated market generated total gaming r...
Jan 17, 2024
Beatty and Fediuk named Canadian flag-bearers for Winter Youth Olympic Games
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of - Freestyle skier Charlie Beatty and curler Chloe Fediuk were named Canadian flag-bearers on Wednesday for the opening ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangw...
Jan 17, 2024
Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Richie Sindani
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Canadian receiver Richie Sindani to a contract extension Wednesday. Sindani was slated to become a CFL free agent next month. Sindani, 28, joined the Argos la...
Jan 17, 2024
Marcus Stroman and New York Yankees finalize $37 million, two-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) - Right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees finalized a $37 million, two-year contract on Wednesday. The agreement includes a conditional player option for 2026. The 32-year-o...
Jan 17, 2024
Inter, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina gear up for revamped Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
MILAN (AP) - Inter Milan, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina are ready to "take the money and run" - in the words of one head coach - as they travel to Saudi Arabia for a revamped Italian Super Cup that for...
Jan 17, 2024
Argos defensive back Stiggers invited to play in East-West Shrine Bowl game
Defensive back Qwan'Tez Stiggers of the Toronto Argonauts has been invited to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl game. Stiggers, 22, was the CFL's top rookie last season. The six-foot, 197-pound Stigge...
Jan 17, 2024
Dress for Success & Scotia Wealth launch financial education workshop series for women
Dress for Success Central Alberta is launching a new workshop series which focuses on helping women increase financial literacy and education.The three-part series is made possible thanks to a donatio...
Jan 17, 2024
In a league leaning on youngsters, veteran presence still key to NHL success
TORONTO - Steven Stamkos sat four months shy of his 19th birthday. It was October 2008 and the top pick at that June's draft was primed to make his NHL debut. Stamkos had the talent and skill. There w...
Jan 17, 2024
Canada's Henderson hopes to repeat at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
Brooke Henderson is eager to get back on the roller-coaster that is an LPGA Tour season. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., will be the only Canadian in the field at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tourna...
Jan 17, 2024