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Alberta's Skrlik back as defending champ as provincial curling playdowns continue

Kayla Skrlik delivered a breakout performance as an underdog at her provincial curling championship last season. The defending champ is hoping for a repeat showing at this year's playdowns now that she's a favourite.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign American running back Frankie Hickson

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed American running back Frankie Hickson to a one-year contract extension Thursday. Hickson was scheduled to become a free agent next month.

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri preaches patience after Pascal Siakam trade

TORONTO — Patience and flexibility were Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri's watchwords a day after trading all-star Pascal Siakam.

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Veteran receiver Dominique Rhymes agrees to terms with Ottawa Redblacks

Dominique Rhymes is returning to where it all began. The veteran receiver agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. It came a day after Rhymes and the B.C. Lions mutually parted ways in a salary-cap move.

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Canadian Premier League to kick off sixth season with April 13 tripleheader

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League will kick off its sixth season April 13 with Atletico Ottawa, champion Forge FC and Pacific FC all hosting games. Ottawa will entertain York United FC at TD Place to kick off the Opening Day tripleheader.

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Canada's Auger-Aliassime moves into third round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Hugo Grenier of France 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

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Warriors vs. Mavericks game postponed following death of assistant coach Dejan Milojević

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks' game at the Golden State Warriors scheduled for Friday night has been postponed following the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević , the NBA announced Thursday.

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Winnipeg bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona comes full circle in return to the UFC

TORONTO — The UFC is back in Toronto. And so is Brad (Superman) Katona.

Jan 18, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Kansas City acquires Canadian forward Nichelle Prince in trade with Houston Dash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current have acquired Canadian international forward Nichelle Prince from the Houston Dash in exchange for forward Cece Kizer and an international slot for 2024.

Jan 18, 2024 6:32 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Schuurman bags goal, 2 assists

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Schuurman scored a goal and 2 assists as Moose Jaw Warriors topped Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kalem Parker, Matthew Savoie, Brayden Yager, Atley Calvert and Denton Mateychuk all scored once for Moose Jaw.

Jan 17, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >