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Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders

Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders

Brady Oliveira is back in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' starting lineup. The CFL's top player and Canadian last season will start at halfback Thursday night when Winnipeg (3-0) visits the Calgary Stampeders (2-1).
Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday.
MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise

MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise

TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi midway through the 2022 MLS season, Toronto FC looked to change the struggling franchise's fortunes. It didn't happen.
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe

Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe

CALGARY — Police and organizers say they're confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver earlier this year. More than 1.
Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft

Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — The Brantford Bulldogs selected 7-foot-tall, 273-pound defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday.
Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list

Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list

TORONTO — He's currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if that doesn't pan out, then Canada could be an option for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders is one of 45 players on the Toronto Argonauts' negotiation list.
Alberta women buck tradition and blaze their own trail in ranch bronc riding

Alberta women buck tradition and blaze their own trail in ranch bronc riding

CALGARY — Sophia Bunney launched the first time she tried ranch bronc riding, landing “quite a ways away from the horse.” " I'm very stubborn and I don't like being defeated," said the 18-year-old from Cessford, Alta.
CFL commissioner takes notes from 'fantastic' Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour

CFL commissioner takes notes from 'fantastic' Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour

WINNIPEG — Stewart Johnston didn't even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game last week to be “blown away” by the experience.
Ottawa Senators sign forward Arthur Kaliyev to one-year, two-way deal

Ottawa Senators sign forward Arthur Kaliyev to one-year, two-way deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Arthur Kaliyev to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. The deal's NHL value was not disclosed by the team.