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Alouettes ink GM Maciocia, head coach Maas to long-term extensions after Grey Cup win

Alouettes ink GM Maciocia, head coach Maas to long-term extensions after Grey Cup win

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia reached a pinnacle in the CFL by building a Grey Cup champion this year. But instead of resting on his laurels, the Montreal Alouettes general manager is hungry to build on that momentum.

A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, the first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft

TORONTO — A look at winger Tyrese Spicer, Toronto FC's first overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft: Age: 23. Home: Trincity, Trinidad. College: Attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists in 57 games.
Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team

TORONTO — Tyrese Spicer remembers the tough times growing up in Trinidad. "Not having enough money to buy sneakers, buy cleats, to go to school. Not having enough money to eat," he recalled.
Keeping account: How NHL teams work to maintain high standards on and off the ice

Keeping account: How NHL teams work to maintain high standards on and off the ice

Brad Marchand doesn't have to say a word when a new player walks into the Boston Bruins' locker room. The standard and expectation was set long ago.
Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

LONDON (AP) — A new monitoring service will help protect tennis players from online abuse and threats, the International Tennis Federation and other governing bodies said Wednesday. In their joint announcement, ITF, U.S.
Canada's Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: 'Doesn't cheat the game'

Canada's Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: 'Doesn't cheat the game'

Macklin Celebrini was contemplating his next hockey stop. The teenage star poised to join the U.S. college hockey ranks for the 2023-24 season had plenty of NCAA schools pining for his services back in June 2022.
US Soccer Federation refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from US Open Cup

US Soccer Federation refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from US Open Cup

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation refused Major League Soccer's attempt to pull its top rosters from next year's U.S. Open Cup, the sport's oldest competition in the nation. While MLS announced in a statement at 6 p.m.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won't play again until next season

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won't play again until next season

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is being activated from the injured reserve list on Wednesday, but the quarterback will not play again this season for the New York Jets.
Trevor Lawrence still in concussion protocol, leaving the Jags preparing to play without star QB

Trevor Lawrence still in concussion protocol, leaving the Jags preparing to play without star QB

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence remained in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars preparing to play without their star quarterback for the first time in three seasons.
Canadian throwers stole the show in 2023 with historic world athletics performances

Canadian throwers stole the show in 2023 with historic world athletics performances

Canada threw itself onto the track and field map — quite literally — with some history-making performances at the 2023 world athletics championships.