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BURNABY, B.C. — Gradey Dick is doing his best to take it all in. The Raptors' first round pick, 13th overall, from the 2023 draft is taking part in his first pre-season camp as an NBA player in Burnaby, B.C. and looking to learn.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers now have Terry Williams' full attention. For weeks, the B.C. kick returner refused to look ahead to the club's much-anticipated rematch with Winnipeg, instead concentrating on whatever team the Lions were set to face.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players.

Toronto FC took another body blow on Thursday with news that midfielder Brandon Servania has a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly returns to the Toronto Argonauts' starting lineup with a new perspective. Kelly watched from the sidelines last week as Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott took the snaps in Toronto's 31-21 road loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., and Dixon, from Midland, Ont.

SURREY, B.C. — Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in what B.C. has dubbed the "Gravy Bowl.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont.

Tasked with filling the sizable shoes of John Herdman, at least for the short-term, interim Canada coach Mauro Biello has a lot to do in little time.