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Veteran cornerback Edwards-Cooper understands why he's with Roughriders

Veteran cornerback Edwards-Cooper understands why he's with Roughriders

Jalon Edwards-Cooper understands clearly why he's with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The veteran cornerback was among seven players Saskatchewan signed last Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.
Messi and Miami are grabbing the attention in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference

Messi and Miami are grabbing the attention in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference

PHILADELPHIA UNION 2023 RECORD AND FINISH: 15-9-10, 4th in the East, lost in the conference semifinals to FC Cincinnati. COACH: Jim Curtin. KEY PLAYERS: Alejandro Bedoya, James Blake. Julian Carranza.
Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami

Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami

Messi Mania returns to Major League Soccer as Lionel Messi embarks on his first full season with Inter Miami. But this year, there’s a twist. Inter Miami signed Luis Suarez in the offseason , reuniting the two close friends.

LAFC's Bouanga, Seattle's Morris and Dallas' Ferreira highlight MLS Western Conference clubs

LAFC 2023 RECORD AND FINISH: 14-10-10, 3rd in the West, fell to Columbus in the MLS Cup final. COACH: Steve Cherundolo. KEY PLAYERS: Denis Bouanga, Hugo Loris, Eduard Atuesta.
Leafs centre Matthews, Oilers captain McDavid among NHL stars of the week

Leafs centre Matthews, Oilers captain McDavid among NHL stars of the week

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Florida Panthers left-wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Canadian Premier League goes patriotic with red-and-white 2024 match ball

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is showing its colours with the 2024 match ball.
Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn's strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season's All-Star break. Just a year later, the Nets fired Vaughn after a 50-point loss in his final game, their worst since moving to Brooklyn.

Canada's Fernandez cruises to first-round win over Pera at Dubai Open

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Leylah Fernadez cruised into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Bernarda Pera of the United States on Monday.
Roy Hodgson, 76, leaves Crystal Palace days after falling ill during training session

Roy Hodgson, 76, leaves Crystal Palace days after falling ill during training session

LONDON (AP) — Roy Hodgson is stepping down as manager of Crystal Palace, the Premier League team said Monday.
Ackerman, Sturmay rolling at Tournament of Hearts

Ackerman, Sturmay rolling at Tournament of Hearts

CALGARY — Thirty-four years have passed since the last time an all-rookie team won the Canadian women's curling championship. So 22-year-old Skylar Ackerman and her unbeaten team of Saskatchewan first-timers might be due.