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Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Hardy finished second in the CFL last season with 1,343 receiving yards despite missing two games.
McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision

McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid admitted that he's not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be more consistent in the way that they call games.
Canada's Yellamaraju claims first Korn Ferry win, takes big step towards PGA dream

Canada's Yellamaraju claims first Korn Ferry win, takes big step towards PGA dream

Sudarshan Yellamaraju, of Mississauga, Ont., took a major step toward his PGA Tour dream on Wednesday by winning the second event of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour, golf’s premier feeder circuit.
Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne signs with NSL's AFC Toronto

Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne signs with NSL's AFC Toronto

TORONTO — Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne, leaving the University of South Alabama after a successful freshman year, has signed with AFC Toronto of the new Northern Super League. The 18-year-old from Whitby, Ont.
Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

TORONTO — The second time was the charm for Taylor Elgersma. The Wilfrid Laurier quarterback cracked the winter edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau's top-20 list of eligible prospects for the league's 2025 draft Wednesday.
French midfielder Lorenzo Callegari signs new contract with CPL's Halifax Wanderers

French midfielder Lorenzo Callegari signs new contract with CPL's Halifax Wanderers

Influential French midfielder Lorenzo Callegari has signed a new contract with the Halifax Wanderers that keeps him with the Canadian Premier League team through the 2026 season.
Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury, status week-to-week

Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury, status week-to-week

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar described Nichushkin's status on Wednesday as “week-to-week.
Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League

Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League

Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria entrepreneur Jason Heit appeared on "Dragon's Den" to pitch for help to grow their regional mixed martial arts promotion.
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach, AP source says

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach, AP source says

The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring.
Canadian Savannah Bauder injured in training, will miss Perth rugby sevens event

Canadian Savannah Bauder injured in training, will miss Perth rugby sevens event

PERTH — Canada's Savannah Bauder will miss this week's HSBC SVNS Perth tournament after sustaining an injury in training. Rugby Canada declined to elaborate on the injury when asked for more details.