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Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby to two-year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby to a two-year deal Monday. Ruby, 29, was a free agent. He was released by the Edmonton Elks in August for misrepresenting his...
Jan 10, 2022
Vikings fire GM Rick Spielman, coach Mike Zimmer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer on Monday, after a second straight absence from the playoffs for a 61-year-old franchise still seekin...
Jan 10, 2022
Preston Popp eager to start professional career ahead of 2022 MLS Superdraft
MONTREAL - The Popp family name will ring a bell to Canadian football fans, especially in Montreal. Now the name is making a resurgence, this time in the sport of soccer. Preston Popp, a senior at the...
Jan 10, 2022
American receiver Lucky Whitehead signs extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - Lucky Whitehead is staying put. The American receiver signed a contract extension Monday with the B.C. Lions. He was slated to become a free agent next month. "I'm grateful for the opportu...
Jan 10, 2022
Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Back-to-back winning seasons were not enough for Brian Flores to keep his job as coach of the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins fired Flores on Monday, a somewhat surprising move...
Jan 10, 2022
NHLPA files grievance after Sharks terminate Kane's contract
The NHL Players' Association has filed a grievance against the San Jose Sharks for terminating the remainder of Evander Kane's contract, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associa...
Jan 10, 2022
Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has plenty to ponder in off-season
Slated to become a free agent in the off-season, Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has more to consider than just where he'll continue his NFL career. The New York Jets veteran offensive lineman earned...
Jan 10, 2022
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Monday. The 25-year-old ranks third on the Jets in scoring this season with 13 goals and 25 point...
Jan 10, 2022
Bears opt to make sweeping changes, fire GM Pace, coach Nagy
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bears fired general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy on Monday, hoping new leadership in the front office and on the sideline will lift a struggling franchise. Nagy's f...
Jan 10, 2022
WHL announces return to team activities for three clubs; postponement of one regular season game
The Western Hockey League has announced that the Moose Jaw Warriors, Regina Pats, and Tri-City Americans have all been cleared to resume all team activities, in accordance with WHL COVID-19 Protocols....
Jan 10, 2022