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REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka to a one-year deal Tuesday. The five-foot-10, 213-pound Onyeka spent three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts before being released last week.

The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complicated further should the U.S.

Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes really is a champion in waiting these days.

MANCHESTER, England — The Old Trafford cricket ground is spearheading plans in England to try to bring fans back into a sports venue during the coronavirus pandemic.

TORONTO — While the Toronto Raptors await the resumption of their title defence, Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has quietly got off to an MVP start to the NBA 2K League.

GENEVA — Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European soccer will be heard over three days in June, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday. CAS set aside June 8-10 for the case.

TORONTO — The $1-million Queen's Plate will remain North America's longest, continuously run stakes race. Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson announced Monday the opening leg of Canada's Triple Crown will be run Sept. 12 at Woodbine Racetrack.

TORONTO — The $1-million Queen's Plate will remain North America's longest, continuously run stakes race. According to a source, Woodbine Entertainment will stage the opening leg of Canada's Triple Crown on Sept. 12 at Woodbine Racetrack.

Josiah Joseph is prepared to live a monk's life to quarterback the University of Calgary Dinos this year.

BRISBANE, Australia — Just four matches after losing his five-setter against Roger Federer at the Australian Open, John Millman was having to scramble to find a practice court. It's not like he was suddenly an unknown to Aussie tennis fans.