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Oilers boast talent needed for a playoff run, but know a long season lies ahead

Oilers boast talent needed for a playoff run, but know a long season lies ahead

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers officially began training camp Wednesday, but a lot of the talk in the Alberta capital is already focused on what the team is going to be doing in April.
Toronto Blue Jays demote Merryweather, recall Griffin from Triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays demote Merryweather, recall Griffin from Triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays optioned reliever Julian Merryweather to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday afternoon and recalled left-hander Foster Griffin from the Bisons.
Canada Soccer makes new contract offer to men's and women's players

Canada Soccer makes new contract offer to men's and women's players

Canada Soccer has made a new offer to its players in a bid to resolve their ongoing contract impasse. Earl Cochrane, Canada Soccer's general secretary, said a "comprehensive compensation offer" was made Tuesday to both the Canadian men and women.
Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio to miss Canada's friendlies in Europe

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio to miss Canada's friendlies in Europe

Canada will be without veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio for upcoming friendlies in Europe. While called up by Canada coach John Herdman, a Toronto FC spokeswoman says Osorio remained in Toronto "to continue his recovery process.
B.C. Lions look to cement first CFL playoff berth since 2018

B.C. Lions look to cement first CFL playoff berth since 2018

A season sweep of the Calgary Stampeders would take the B.C. Lions somewhere they haven't been in a while. B.C. (9-3) hosts Calgary (8-5) on Saturday night to complete a home-and-home series.
Canadian women to face Argentina and Morocco in October soccer friendlies in Spain

Canadian women to face Argentina and Morocco in October soccer friendlies in Spain

The Canadian women's soccer team will play Argentina and Morocco in international friendlies in Spain during the October FIFA international window. The seventh-ranked Canadians will face No. 31 Argentina on Oct. 6 and No. 76 Morocco on Oct.
Former linebacker Hebert to retire as member of Montreal Alouettes

Former linebacker Hebert to retire as member of Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Kyries Hebert will retire as a member of the Montreal Alouettes. The veteran linebacker will sign a one-day deal with Montreal on Thursday, then formally end his 15-year pro career.
Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond to be featured in EA Sports FIFA 23 video game

Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond to be featured in EA Sports FIFA 23 video game

Ted Lasso is now in the game. Electronic Arts and Warner Bros.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats release American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl

Hamilton Tiger-Cats release American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl on Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 298-pound American had started a combined nine games at left tackle (seven games) and right guard (twice) this season for Hamilton.
Flames re-sign Adam Ruzicka to two-year deal on eve of training camp

Flames re-sign Adam Ruzicka to two-year deal on eve of training camp

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed Slovak forward Adam Ruzicka to a two-year contract worth US$1.525 million The contract, which counts $752,500 against the salary cap, is a two-way contract in the first year and one-way in the second.
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