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Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension

Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon to a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old rejoined the Redblacks during the 2022 season after pursuing an NFL opportunity with the Miami Dolphins.
Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around

Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around

TORONTO — A day after Precious Achiuwa returned from injury, he lamented a couple of alley-oops thrown to him from Scottie Barnes. Achiuwa had 11 points and three blocks in an energetic 12 minutes in the Toronto Raptors' 122-114 loss in Indiana.
Bills-Bengals won't resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged

Bills-Bengals won't resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged

The Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest will not be resumed this week and the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged, the NFL said Tuesday.
Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche gave Ontario bettors biggest returns in 2022

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche gave Ontario bettors biggest returns in 2022

TORONTO — Nathan MacKinnon and the Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche gave Ontario sports bettors plenty of bang for their buck in 2022.
Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches

Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches

CALGARY — Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary's receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season on Tuesday.
Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support

Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support

The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday.
Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming

Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming

OTTAWA — Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming.
Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks

Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks

TORONTO — Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver.
Vancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway

Vancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season.
Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals

Bedard scores in OT, Canada beats Slovakia to advance to world junior semifinals

HALIFAX — Connor Bedard made one opponent miss. And another. And another. The breathtaking 17-year-old then calmly slid the puck home to set off wild celebrations and send his country to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship.