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WINNIPEG — Cole Perfetti is determined to make the bridge deal that he just signed with the Winnipeg Jets pay off with a more lucrative pact in the future. The promising forward signed a two-year, US$6.

L'ÎLE-BIZARD—SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE — A combination of intangibles and data-driven analysis has Corey Conners thinking the International team is due at this year's Presidents Cup. Conners, from Listowel, Ont.

TORONTO — The Saskatchewan Roughriders dominated the honour roll for Week 16 of the CFL season with quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman and the offensive line among those earning top marks.

ZURICH — Canadian para-cyclist Nathan Clement defended his world title in the T1 men's individual time Tuesday at the 2024 road cycling and para-cycling world championships. The 29-year-old from West Vancouver, B.C., completed the 11.

OTTAWA — Toronto captain Auston Matthews left the Maple Leafs practice early on Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Toronto coach Craig Berube said he didn't expect the issue with the Leafs' new captain to be serious, calling it an "upper body thing.

TORONTO — Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays' 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats left but throws right handed. He is hitting .

CALGARY — Skip Kevin Koe has dropped second Jacques Gauthier from his team one day before the start of the PointsBet Invitational curling competition. Koe, whose team curls out of Calgary's Glencoe Club, announced the move on Tuesday.

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What causes Parkinson's disease is unknown, and it is unclear if retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre's disease is connected to his football career or head injuries.

TORONTO — Former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter will have his No. 15 retired by the NBA team this season, a person with knowledge of the situation has told The Canadian Press.