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Hendrix, Ajou claim top scores in weekly CFL honour roll

Hendrix, Ajou claim top scores in weekly CFL honour roll

TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou and defensive lineman DeWayne Hendrix of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were among the top performers in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Ajou was the top-rated offensive player with a grade of 81.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes to the practice roster Tuesday. Grymes, 33, was released in January by the Edmonton Elks after missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a knee injury.
European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

PARIS (AP) — European soccer leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules.
Chang grabs early lead in Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship

Chang grabs early lead in Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship

VANCOUVER — Sixteen-year-old Ha Young Chang carded three birdies on the first nine holes and then rolled to a 4-under 68 in Monday's opening round of the Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship. Chang, of Surrey, B.C.
Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut

Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan on the 40-man roster.
Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest destination more than a pit stop.
Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames

Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Construction has begun on the new $800-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames.
Former Argonauts linebacker, broadcaster Peter Martin dead at 83

Former Argonauts linebacker, broadcaster Peter Martin dead at 83

TORONTO — Peter Martin, a former Toronto Argonauts linebacker who later became a Hall of Fame broadcaster, has died. He was 83. The Argonauts announced the news Monday morning on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Dean Evason as coach on Monday, filling the NHL's final vacancy two months before training camps open.
Maier throws for three touchdowns, leads Stampeders to 25-24 win over Lions

Maier throws for three touchdowns, leads Stampeders to 25-24 win over Lions

CALGARY — A five-yard touchdown catch by Clark Barnes at 6:14 of the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score for the Calgary Stampeders.