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James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HAMILTON – James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11. But hours later, the five-foot-eight, 215-pound Chicago native signed with the B.C. Lions, the team he began his CFL career with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
A reunion of Barcelona’s famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome – if it happens. Suárez addressed rumors that Neymar could be headed to Major League Soccer on Thursday at the league’s media day in Miami. “Everyone knows what Neymar can offer, and what we achieved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS team has to improve in all areas
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Captain Jonathan Osorio didn’t mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. “We need to improve everywhere,” he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. “It’s that simple.” Reinforcements have been slow coming. The only addition so far has been Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, acquired from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER – Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Thursday. Debaillie was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11. The six-foot-four, 280-pound Belgian had eight tackles and a sack in 14 regular-season games with B.C. in 2024. He also became the first Global player to score ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
WINNIPEG – Valour FC head coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos will return to the club on a one-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Thursday. The club finished last in the eight-team league with a 7-14-7 record last season. Dos Santos has served in his current role since September 2021. Assistant coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. It is the second straight day a game slated to be played in downtown Los Angeles has been postponed. The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Thursday. The 26-year-old native of Burlington, Ont., finished tied with Toronto’s Jack Cassar for the CFL lead with 22 special-teams tackles last season. Allen also had seven defensive tackles and returned an interception for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats release veteran running back Butler ahead of CFL free agency
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have given James Butler a head start on CFL free agency. The Ticats released the veteran running back Thursday. Butler, 29, was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11. Butler appeared in 11 regular-season games last year, rushing for 522 yards with two TDs while adding 45 catches for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on Team Kerri Einarson was just the latest example of an unusual curling roster change late in the quadrennial. Some of the country’s top rinks have not been afraid to tinker with lineups despite the fast-approaching national championships and Canadian Curling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada soccer coach Marsch hopeful future funds will be available for a January camp
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says he hopes to hold a January camp in the future after plans for such a gathering this year had to be scrapped. “We tried to have a January camp. The stark reality is just financially we’re not in a position as a federation to support a January camp yet without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton fires manager Sean Dyche with team near relegation zone
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday with the Premier League club just two spots above the relegation zone. Everton announced the move just hours before the team was set to host Peterborough in the FA Cup third round. “The process to appoint a new manager is underway and an update ... Read More »
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