Edmonton Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
TORONTO – The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and a ’24 seventh-round draft pick from Toronto on Monday for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna and a negotiation list player. The Argonauts confirmed the move. Edmonton signed Bethel-Thompson to a one-year deal just over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to extension
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to a two-year contract extension Monday. The six-foot-nine, 330-pound Texan made seven regular-season starts after rejoining the club during the 2023 season. Murray began his tenure with Hamilton in 2021 and was slated to become a CFL free agent next month. He has also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award after leading Inter Miami to cup success
By Ken Maguire, The Associated Press on January 15th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Lionel Messi took his talents to Miami, and the awards followed. Messi has been named FIFA’s best men’s player after moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami and leading the David Beckham-owned team to a little-known Leagues Cup title – all while single-handedly elevating soccer’s relevance in the United States. The 36-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
TORONTO – The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. from the Toronto Argonauts on Monday for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna, according to a CFL source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as neither the Elks nor Argos have announced the deal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Poulin, New York’s Shelton, Minnesota’s Heise named PWHL’s weekly stars
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
TORONTO – Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York defender Ella Shelton and Minnesota forward Taylor Heise have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Poulin had three goals, 10 shots and a plus-3 rating in two games last week. She became the second player in league history to record a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
Toronto FC coach John Herdman says his players have shown up for training camp in top shape, bettering required standards, but acknowledged the roster is still a work in progress. “The players have really put a shift in over the off-season,” said the former Canada coach, who took over the underperforming MLS club on Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi, Mbappé and Haaland up for FIFA best player. BonmatÃ, Hermoso and Caicedo women’s finalists
By Ken Maguire, The Associated Press on January 15th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – FIFA’s player of the year awards are up for grabs Monday with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on the men’s shortlist. The women’s award finalists are 2023 World Cup winners Aitana Bonmatà and Jenni Hermoso of Spain, plus Linda Caicedo of Colombia. “The Best” awards represent FIFA’s version of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0
By Joe Yerdon, The Associated Press on January 15th, 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves and Casey Mittelstadt had three points to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Luukkonen earned his second career shutout, and his second of the season, to give the Sabres their fifth win in eight games. Mittelstadt, Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun gives way to clouds as crews dig out snowed-in stadium for Bills’ playoff game vs. Steelers
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on January 15th, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – The hum of plows clearing snow from concourses and the scrape of shovels digging out seats echoed throughout Highmark Stadium on Monday hours before the Buffalo Bills hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in a storm-delayed AFC wild-card playoff game. The sun that shone at noon gave way to gray skies, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders re-signed linebacker Cam Judge to a contract extension Monday. The 29-year-old Judge was slated to become a CFL free agent after the 2024 season but is now under contract with Calgary through the 2025 campaign. Contract details weren’t immediately available but the six-foot-two, 234-pound Judge, a 2022 CFL all-star, reportedly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Ryan Smyth, Mel Davidson to enter IIHF Hall of Fame
By The Canadian Press on January 15th, 2024
ZURICH – Canadian men’s team veteran Ryan Smyth and women’s hockey architect Mel Davidson are among the eight inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Hall of Fame in 2024. Smyth was Canada’s captain for five of his eight world championships and also played in two Olympic Games for Canada. The forward from Banff, Alta., ... Read More »
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