National Sports

Redblacks re-sign veteran offensive lineman Bladek to one-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Monday.

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Captain Kyle Bekker signs multi-year contract to stay at CPL powerhouse Forge FC

Captain Kyle Bekker, a four-time nominee for the Canadian Premier League player of the year and the award winner in 2020, has signed a multi-year contract to stay at Forge FC. The 34-year-old midfielder from Oakville, Ont.

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CPC announces $535,000 in medal bonuses for Canada's Paris Paralympians

OTTAWA — The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Monday that a total of $535,000 was awarded to Canadian athletes for their achievements at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

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Veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson signs deal with Montreal Alouettes

McLeod Bethel-Thompson will continue his CFL career with the Montreal Alouettes. The veteran quarterback signed a one-year contract extension with Montreal on Monday. He was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.

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Jets goalie Hellebuyck named NHL's first star of the week after reaching 300-win mark

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL's first star of the week after reaching the 300-win mark.

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Group led by Oilers forward Zach Hyman buys OHL's Brantford Bulldogs

BRANTFORD, Ont. — A group led by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman and his family have purchased the Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs.

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Helicopter team rescues unconscious skier after fall at B.C.'s Mt. Cain

A search and rescue team on Vancouver Island says it rescued a man who suffered a "serious fall" while skiing at Mt. Cain this weekend.

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Former England captain Casey Stoney named head coach of Canadian women's soccer team

Casey Stoney, a former England captain who went on to win NWSL coach of the year honours, has been named coach of the Canadian women's soccer team.

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Toronto FC trades rights to German forward Prince Owusu to CF Montreal

CF Montreal added to its options in attack Monday while Toronto FC collected up to US$250,000 in general allocation money (GAM) for an asset it had already decided it could do without.

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British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing again, one month after Usyk defeat

LONDON (AP) — British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

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