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Saskatchewan Roughriders add punch to running attack by signing A.J. Ouellette

Saskatchewan Roughriders add punch to running attack by signing A.J. Ouellette

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added some punch to their running attack in the form of A.J. Ouellette.
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Yariel Rodríguez’s Toronto Blue Jays' contract allows him to earn up to $47.5 million over 5 years

Yariel Rodríguez’s Toronto Blue Jays' contract allows him to earn up to $47.5 million over 5 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodríguez’s $32 million, five-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays contains options, escalators and performance bonuses that allow the 26-year-old right-hander to earn up to $47.5 million as a starter and $37.
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San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl likely out for several weeks after undergoing knee surgery

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl likely out for several weeks after undergoing knee surgery

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is likely sidelined for several weeks after undergoing knee surgery. The team announced Monday that Hertl decided to have a procedure to clean out loose cartilage in his left knee.
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Grey Cup-champion Alouettes sign four in CFL free agency

Grey Cup-champion Alouettes sign four in CFL free agency

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive linemen Derek Wiggan and Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, running back Sean Thomas Erlington and receiver Tevin Jones on Tuesday. The moves came on the first day of CFL free agency.
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Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: 'It was a bad look'

Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: 'It was a bad look'

TORONTO — As the clock wound down on a demoralizing loss to the lowly San Antonio Spurs, Scottie Barnes left the Toronto Raptors' bench and headed to the locker room.
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Whitecaps want to bring momentum into Champions Cup first-round tilt

Whitecaps want to bring momentum into Champions Cup first-round tilt

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini is looking for his side to continue its momentum in CONCACAF Champions Cup play on Wednesday. Vancouver and Mexican side Tigres are set to meet for the second leg of their first-round matchup.
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Wilm grabs 100m backstroke bronze, Canada's third swimming medal at aquatics worlds

Wilm grabs 100m backstroke bronze, Canada's third swimming medal at aquatics worlds

DOHA, Qatar — Ingrid Wilm picked up Canada's third swimming medal at the world aquatics championships on Tuesday, earning bronze in the women's 100-metre backstroke. The Calgary native finished with a time of 59.18 seconds.
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Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake

Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL's open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in principle last week.
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Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open

Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que.
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Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Houston to two-year contract

Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Houston to two-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday. Calgary reached an agreement in principle with Houston, a 2023 CFL all-star, last week.
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