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Veteran running back William Powell returns to Ottawa Redblacks

Veteran running back William Powell returns to Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA — Veteran American running back William Powell is back with the Ottawa Redblacks. Powell, 33, re-signed with Ottawa as a free agent Tuesday.
B.C. Lions sign veteran Canadian free agent kicker Sean Whyte

B.C. Lions sign veteran Canadian free agent kicker Sean Whyte

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed Canadian free agent kicker Sean Whyte on Tuesday. The 36-year-old native of White Rock, B.C., originally signed with B.C. in 2007 as a territorial exemption.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon

Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Tuesday.
New coach Bob Bradley sees progress with revamped Toronto FC roster

New coach Bob Bradley sees progress with revamped Toronto FC roster

With only 14 returning players currently in camp, new Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley has taken a sledgehammer to a roster that compiled a dismal 6-18-10 record last season.
Vancouver Whitecaps sign homegrown goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer

Vancouver Whitecaps sign homegrown goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have bolstered their depth at goalkeeper, re-signing homegrown 'keeper Isaac Boehmer to a new contract. The deal will keep Boehmer with the 'Caps through the 2022 season, with club options through 2025.
Former Oilers executive Jeff Harrop appointed president of FC Edmonton

Former Oilers executive Jeff Harrop appointed president of FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Former Edmonton Oilers executive Jeff Harrop has been named president of FC Edmonton, which is currently being run by the Canadian Premier League. The league announced Dec.
West Ham's Zouma starts after condemnation for kicking cat

West Ham's Zouma starts after condemnation for kicking cat

LONDON (AP) — Kurt Zouma started a Premier League game for West Ham on Tuesday, hours after apologizing for kicking and slapping a cat in abuse caught on video. Zouma is seen hitting the cat while laughter can be heard in the background.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker Darnell Sankey

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker Darnell Sankey

REGINA — Linebacker Darnell Sankey is on the move. Sankey, who had a league-leading 97 tackles last season with the Calgary Stampeders, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.
Victory over rival U.S. in women's hockey highlights Canada's day at Beijing Games

Victory over rival U.S. in women's hockey highlights Canada's day at Beijing Games

BEIJING — Sarah Nurse was lamenting the lack of an available Tim Hortons in Beijing. It wasn't that the forward on Canada's Olympic women's hockey team was craving a cup of joe.
Snoop Dogg calls Super Bowl halftime show 'dream come true'

Snoop Dogg calls Super Bowl halftime show 'dream come true'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg says he won’t let the big Super Bowl stage rattle his nerves. The ultra-smooth rapper said he will worry about his upcoming halftime performance after the fact.