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Super Bowl winner Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from pro football

Super Bowl winner Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from pro football

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is closing the door on his football career. The veteran offensive lineman, who is also a medical school graduate, announced his retirement Thursday after eight NFL seasons. The 32-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.
Report: Blue Jays pitcher Manoah shut down, has received multiple injections in arm

Report: Blue Jays pitcher Manoah shut down, has received multiple injections in arm

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has received multiple injections in his pitching arm in recent weeks and been shut down for the season, an online report said Thursday.
Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract

Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1.2 million.
Ticats remain hopeful that quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return this season

Ticats remain hopeful that quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return this season

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats still remain hopeful about quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return. Mitchell, 33, suffered a lower-leg fracture in Hamilton's 16-12 home win over Ottawa on July 28.
Drew Scott of 'Property Brothers' joins Vancouver Giants ownership group

Drew Scott of 'Property Brothers' joins Vancouver Giants ownership group

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Giants have added another celebrity to their ownership group.
Senators sign defenceman Djibril Toure to three-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign defenceman Djibril Toure to three-year, entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed amateur tryout defenceman Djibril Toure to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old from Dorval, Que.
'Breath of fresh air': Pearson excited for new opportunity with Canadiens

'Breath of fresh air': Pearson excited for new opportunity with Canadiens

MONTREAL — Tanner Pearson's initial reaction to being traded brought a combination of feelings.
Canada’s Larry Jackson a 'rock star' after driving NASCAR in Wonder bread ad

Canada’s Larry Jackson a 'rock star' after driving NASCAR in Wonder bread ad

Larry Jackson has been firefighter of the year twice. He's raced in the NASCAR Pinty's Series for more than a decade. But doing doughnuts in the Wonder Bread car for a TV commercial? That's what finally convinced his teenage daughter that he's cool.
Elks confident under Ford as they look to avenge two shutout losses to Lions

Elks confident under Ford as they look to avenge two shutout losses to Lions

EDMONTON — In two previous meetings this season, the B.C. Lions have outscored the Edmonton Elks by a combined score of 49-0. Two blowouts. Two shutouts.
Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled

Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled

CALGARY — Veteran Canadian bobsled pilot Chris Spring has announced his retirement, ending a career that included nine World Cup medals and four Olympic appearances.