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Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby to two-year deal

Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby to two-year deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby to a two-year deal Monday. Ruby, 29, was a free agent. He was released by the Edmonton Elks in August for misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status.
Canadian bobsledder hopes to break stereotype of what a Winter Olympian looks like

Canadian bobsledder hopes to break stereotype of what a Winter Olympian looks like

Cynthia Appiah says the moment she first considered bobsled an option was the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
CFL sacks leader Leonard signs two-year extension with Roughriders

CFL sacks leader Leonard signs two-year extension with Roughriders

REGINA — American defensive lineman A.C. Leonard, who registered a CFL-high 11 sacks last season, signed a two-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday.
VanVleet comes up big late to help Raptors down Pelicans for sixth straight win

VanVleet comes up big late to help Raptors down Pelicans for sixth straight win

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet stepped up again when needed for the Toronto Raptors.
Former Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin joins LA Kings as senior advisor

Former Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin joins LA Kings as senior advisor

LOS ANGELES — Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Los Angeles Kings as a senior advisor, the team announced Sunday.
Will he stay or will he go? Djokovic's hearing underway

Will he stay or will he go? Djokovic's hearing underway

After four nights in an Australian immigration detention hotel, Novak Djokovic got his day in court Monday in a deportation case that has polarized opinions and elicited heartfelt support for the top-ranked tennis star in his native Serbia.
Longtime Canadian women's baseball team member Amanda Asay dies at 33

Longtime Canadian women's baseball team member Amanda Asay dies at 33

NELSON, B.C. — Baseball Canada says Amanda Asay, the longest-serving member of the Canadian women's baseball team program, died Friday after a skiing accident in Nelson, B.C. The native of Prince George, B.C., was 33.
Walker makes game-winning draw to win Alberta playdown and book Scotties ticket

Walker makes game-winning draw to win Alberta playdown and book Scotties ticket

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Laura Walker made a game-winning draw Sunday afternoon to win the Alberta women's curling playdowns and secure a berth in the upcoming national championship.
Maple Leaf rules: Canada wins ATP Cup with win over Spain

Maple Leaf rules: Canada wins ATP Cup with win over Spain

SYDNEY, Australia — Felix Auger-Aliassime clinched the ATP Cup title for Canada on Sunday with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 singles victory over Roberto Bautista Agut to give his country an insurmountable 2-0 lead against Spain.
Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history.