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Defensive lineman Wakefield signs extension to remain with Ottawa Redblacks
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Michael Wakefield is staying put. The veteran American defensive lineman signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, which was also Wakefield’s 30th birthday. The six-foot-three, 268-pound Wakefield was slated to become a free agent next month. Wakefield had a banner 2023 season with Ottawa, recording career highs in sacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Veteran receiver Moore signs one-year extension with Elks
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
EDMONTON – Kyran Moore won’t be hitting CFL free agency this year. The American receiver signed a one-year contract extension Friday with the Edmonton Elks, according to a CFL source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Elks haven’t yet announced the deal. The five-foot-10, 165-pound Moore signed with Edmonton last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos’ contract through 2031 season
By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season. The team announced the deal Friday, locking up the GM who oversaw a World Series championship in 2021 and has been responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian offensive lineman Adams taking the long path to potential NFL career
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
Playing in the NFL was always on his radar, even if Isaiah Adams wasn’t exactly sure how he’d get there. But after playing for three different college programs in two countries the last five years, the hulking six-foot-five, 320-pound offensive lineman from Ajax, Ont., is on the brink of hearing his named called at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pinto rejoins Senators at practice as season debut approaches following suspension
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Friday was a day of firsts for Shane Pinto. The Ottawa Senators centre practised with the team and addressed media for the first time since receiving a 41-game suspension from the NHL for “activities relating to sports wagering” on Oct. 26. The 23-year-old will be eligible to return Jan. 21 when the Senators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada captain looks forward to Olympic women’s field hockey qualifier
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
Nat Sourisseau has not forgotten the pain of missing out on the Tokyo Olympics after losing a penalty shootout 4-3 to Ireland in 2019. “It was definitely very difficult and I think it would be impossible for it not to stay with people,” said the Canada field hockey captain. “To come so so close and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forward Nick Foligno agrees to new 2-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks
By Jay Cohen, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Nick Foligno and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract, extending the relationship between the popular forward and his fifth NHL team. The team announced the deal on Friday. It runs through the 2025-26 season and carries a $4.5 million salary-cap hit. The 36-year-old Foligno has eight goals and nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Defensive lineman Wakefield signs extension to remain with Redblacks
By The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Michael Wakefield is staying put. According to a league source, the veteran American defensive lineman has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-three, 268-pound Wakefield was slated to become a free agent next month. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Redblacks haven’t formally announced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots name Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor
By Kyle Hightower And Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press on January 12th, 2024
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Jerod Mayo spent his entire professional football career learning from Bill Belichick, first as a player and then as an assistant. He’ll now have the weighty task of succeeding the future Hall of Famer and leading a New England Patriots team as its first new voice in more than two decades. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC training camp opens with medicals then a flight to warm-weather Florida
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
Toronto FC players are scheduled to report for medicals Saturday before heading south for Florida next Tuesday in search of warm weather. The MLS club, in is first pre-season under former Canada coach John Herdman, says it will train in Palm Beach through Feb. 2. The team will play a friendly against Nashville SC on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 12th, 2024
It’s the start of a rather unconventional and unique job interview for Isaiah Adams. Over the next three-plus months, the Canadian offensive lineman will be tested, interviewed and evaluated repeatedly leading up to the NFL draft April 25-27 in Detroit. He’s currently training in Texas but will participate in the Senior Bowl (Feb. 3 in ... Read More »
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