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CFL slaps defensive lineman Lemon with second suspension for positive drug test

CFL slaps defensive lineman Lemon with second suspension for positive drug test

TORONTO — The CFL has slapped American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon with an additional two-game suspension for violating its drug policy. Lemon is currently serving an indefinite suspension for betting on CFL games, including one in which he played.
Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Heat, AP source says

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Heat, AP source says

Jimmy Butler got what he wanted. He's being traded out of Miami and got a new contract in the process.
Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government wants to enshrine into law that hockey is the province's "national" sport. Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe's bill, tabled today, also names the first Saturday in February as national ice hockey day.
PWHL fines Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin for charging

PWHL fines Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin for charging

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League has fined Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin $250 for her hit on New York Sirens forward Jade Downie-Landry.
'A little bit weird': NHL teammates to go from friends to foes at 4 Nations

'A little bit weird': NHL teammates to go from friends to foes at 4 Nations

Auston Matthews spends a lot of time with Mitch Marner and William Nylander. The trio of Maple Leafs grew up together on and off the ice as they criss-crossed the continent.
Cuss Fuss: Grand Slam boss says he has no intention of banning on-ice swearing

Cuss Fuss: Grand Slam boss says he has no intention of banning on-ice swearing

The rather genteel world of curling can sometimes be jolted by the odd swear word that makes it on bonspiel broadcasts via player microphones. It's something that The Curling Group CEO Nic Sulsky says comes with the territory of elite competition.
Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada's men's basketball team

Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada's men's basketball team

TORONTO — Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach of Canada's senior men's national basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Thursday.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to American Ashlyn Krueger at Abu Dhabi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to American Ashlyn Krueger at Abu Dhabi Open

ABU DHABI — Canada's Leylah Fernandez dropped a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 decision to American Ashlyn Krueger in the quarterfinal of the Abu Dhabi Open tennis tournament on Thursday.
Austrian skier Stephanie Venier wins the women's super-G at the worlds. Vonn hooks gate and DNF

Austrian skier Stephanie Venier wins the women's super-G at the worlds. Vonn hooks gate and DNF

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Austrian skier Stephanie Venier won the women's super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday. Federica Brignone of Italy finished 0.
Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial government disinterest, so multiple provinces sharing reduced costs is the pitch by Olympic and Commonwealth Games artistic swimmer Claire Carver-Dias.