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American linebacker Nate Holley, CFL's top rookie in 2019, joins Toronto Argonauts

American linebacker Nate Holley, CFL's top rookie in 2019, joins Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed American linebacker Nate Holley on Wednesday. Holley, 26, was the CFL's top rookie in 2019 after registering 78 tackles, 22 special-teams tackles, one sack and an interception with the Calgary Stampeders.
Reports: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID

Reports: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's game at Kansas City, according to published reports.
Former Canadian internationals relish chance to grow the game as Pacific FC co-owners

Former Canadian internationals relish chance to grow the game as Pacific FC co-owners

TORONTO — Rob Friend is no stranger to big games, having played in them on both sides of the Atlantic. But the former striker is still getting used to them as an owner.
Duchene scores OT winner for Predators in 3-2 win over Flames

Duchene scores OT winner for Predators in 3-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Exhaustion quickly turned to elation for Matt Duchene. Duchene capped a gruelling overtime shift by scoring the overtime winner for the Nashville Predators in Tuesday's 3-2 win that ended the Calgary Flames' run of victories at six.
Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995

Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995

HOUSTON (AP) — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up. They lost their most dynamic player before the All-Star break. They were stuck below .500 in August.
Miller scores twice, including OT winner, for Canucks in 3-2 win over Rangers

Miller scores twice, including OT winner, for Canucks in 3-2 win over Rangers

VANCOUVER — Goalie Thatcher Demko believes the 3-2 overtime win his Vancouver Canucks gutted out Tuesday is a result that can galvanize a struggling team.
Returning Scheifele scores shootout winner for Winnipeg Jets in 4-3 win over Stars

Returning Scheifele scores shootout winner for Winnipeg Jets in 4-3 win over Stars

WINNIPEG — After missing five games in COVID-19 protocol, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele returned with a bang.
Montreal welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse earns UFC contract with KO win

Montreal welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse earns UFC contract with KO win

LAS VEGAS — Montreal welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse earned a UFC contact Tuesday after making short work of unbeaten English fighter Justin Burlinson on Dana White's Contenders Series The Contender Series, held at the UFC Apex production fa
Fall scores in first half, LAFC plays Whitecaps to 1-1 draw

Fall scores in first half, LAFC plays Whitecaps to 1-1 draw

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mamadou Fall scored in first-half stoppage time and LAFC played the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. The result means the Portland Timbers have clinched a playoff berth.
Jake Allen posts 22-save shutout in Canadiens' 3-0 win over Red Wings

Jake Allen posts 22-save shutout in Canadiens' 3-0 win over Red Wings

MONTREAL — Jake Allen's second shutout in as many weeks felt less frantic than the first. The Montreal Canadiens' starting goalie blocked 22 shots in a 3-0 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.