Category Archives: Sports
Healthy scratches show what Mike Babcock is trying to establish as coach of the Oilers
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) - Mike Babcock has preached accountability since taking over as coach of the Edmonton Oilers, tasked with getting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl the Stanley Cup that has elud...
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Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent
NEW YORK (AP) - Bo Bichette is keeping his contract with the Mets after a subpar first season in New York, exercising a player option for a $42 million salary in 2027, the team said Friday. Bichette a...
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Elks' Kilam, Alouettes' Maas, Lions' Pierce named CFL Coach of the Year finalists
TORONTO - Edmonton's Mark Kilam, Montreal's Jason Maas and B.C.'s Buck Pierce are finalists for the CFL's Coach of the Year, the league announced Friday. Kilam guided the Elks to a 13-5 record and fir...
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Flames goalie Devin Cooley placed on injured reserve, out week-to-week
CALGARY - Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley has been placed on injured reserve and is considered week-to-week, head coach Ryan Huska told reporters Friday. Cooley sustained a lower-body injury during...
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Women's flag football taking flight as pro leagues and series spring up with Olympics debut ahead
Izzy Geraci recently left her job at the family's jewelry store to pursue another sort of precious metal - Olympic gold. Because these days gems don't always have to be so hidden in women's flag footb...
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Edmonton Elks extend GM Ed Hervey's contract after worst-to-first turnaround
EDMONTON - Ed Hervey has helped engineer another turnaround in Edmonton, and the Elks are keeping their general manager around for the "foreseeable future." The CFL club announced Friday it has signed...
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Argonauts wide receiver Tyler Kahmann named CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie
TORONTO - Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Tyler Kahmann is the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie. Kahmann became the sixth Argonaut to receive the honour Friday, and the first since cornerback Qwan'tez St...
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Schizas arrives at Skate Canada with unfinished business: 'I can be so much better'
Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas became an internet sensation at last February's Olympics, going viral for requesting a homework extension while representing her country on the world stage. Int...
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QB Harris embraces playoff pressure as Roughriders prepare to face Lions in semifinal
Big games are where Trevor Harris believes he shines. The American quarterback is eager to show it when his Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the B.C. Lions in the CFL's West Division semifinal on Satu...
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Canada's Fernandez reaches Tokyo semifinals after top-ranked Rybakina withdraws
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the semifinals of the Pan Pacific Open on Friday after top-ranked Elena Rybakina withdrew from their quarterfinal because of an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-ol...
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