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Bombers sign veteran quarterback Chris Streveler to one-year contract

Bombers sign veteran quarterback Chris Streveler to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed quarterback Chris Streveler to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Saturday. Streveler appeared in 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury in a 26-21 win over Saskatchewan on Sept.
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US skier Breezy Johnson wins gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine world championships

US skier Breezy Johnson wins gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine world championships

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — American skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships on Saturday. Johnson finished 0.15 seconds ahead of silver medalist Mirjam Puchner of Austria.
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From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

When Canadians tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, there will be plenty of action on and off the field that marketers will have their eye on. This year's face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles comes as U.S.
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Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON — A star-studded showdown between the Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers saw Colorado's best players shine a bit brighter.
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Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

DALLAS — Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the semifinals of the Dallas Open. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Czechia's Tomas Machac 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.
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Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

WINNIPEG — With less than a third of the current season left, Gabriel Vilardi is already enjoying his best campaign ever as an NHLer. Vilardi scored two goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 triumph over the New York Islanders on Friday.
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OHL Roundup: Namestnikov stars in overtime as Storm edge Battalion 5-4

OHL Roundup: Namestnikov stars in overtime as Storm edge Battalion 5-4

GUELPH, Ont. — Max Namestnikov scored 1:10 into overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.
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'This was my race': Canadian teen takes fourth at luge world championships

'This was my race': Canadian teen takes fourth at luge world championships

WHISTLER, B.C. — Embyr-Lee Susko wiped tears from her eyes as she waved to the crowd at the luge world championships on Friday. The 19-year-old Susko had blasted down her home track in Whistler, B.C., in 38.
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Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 27 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 121-109 on Friday night in Chet Holmgren's return from injury .
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Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open on Friday.
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