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Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career

Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career

CALGARY — Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, whose sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ career spanned a decade, has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey

Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey

CALGARY — Linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey are staying put. The Calgary Stampeders re-signed both Thurman and Carey on Monday. The two players were eligible to become free agents Feb. 8.
While sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons

While sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons

John Herdman said all the right things Sunday after sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ dispatched the United States at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field to move closer to qualifying for 2022 World Cup.

Blue Bombers agree to contract extension with national receiver Drew Wolitarsky

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with national receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. The six-foot-two, 225-pound Wolitarsky was scheduled to become a free agent next week.

Former Maple Leafs coach, Hershey Bears star Mike Nykoluk dead at 87

TORONTO — Mike Nykoluk, who captained the Toronto Marlboros to a Memorial Cup title and went on to coach the NHL's Maple Leafs for three and a half seasons, has died. He was 87. The Maple Leafs confirmed Nykoluk's death on Twitter.
Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team

Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Derek Livingston will not compete in men's snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Olympics after sustaining a lower-body injury during a recent training run. Livingston, from Aurora, Ont., will be replaced by Calgary's Liam Gill in the event.

Ticats sign veteran Canadian receiver Lemar Durant to CFL contract

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed free-agent Canadian receiver Lemar Durant on Monday. Durant, 29, was released by the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Lions on Jan. 21. Durant played nine games with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Veteran offensive lineman Figueroa signs extension with Lions

VANCOUVER — The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Lions signed veteran American offensive lineman Joel Figueroa to a contract extension Monday. Figueroa, 32, was slated to become a free agent next week. Figueroa is entering his ninth CFL season and fourth with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

MADRID (AP) — The last day of the winter transfer window arrived in Spain on Monday with Barcelona hoping to seal the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and find a buyer for Ousmane Dembélé.
Veteran third Emma Miskew filling big shoes at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Veteran third Emma Miskew filling big shoes at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Before this week's Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Emma Miskew had curled one game in 27 years without Rachel Homan.