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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Jake Maier to contract

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed veteran American quarterback Jake Maier on Thursday. The deal reportedly is for one year. Saskatchewan obtained Maier from the Calgary Stampeders last month.
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James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated

Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated

A reunion of Barcelona's famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome — if it happens.
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Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS team has to improve in all areas

Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS team has to improve in all areas

Captain Jonathan Osorio didn't mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. "We need to improve everywhere," he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. "It's that simple." Reinforcements have been slow coming.
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Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions

Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Thursday. Debaillie was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11.
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Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract

Valour FC coach/GM Phillip Dos Santos returns on one-year contract

WINNIPEG — Valour FC head coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos will return to the club on a one-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Thursday. The club finished last in the eight-team league with a 7-14-7 record last season.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Thursday. The 26-year-old native of Burlington, Ont.
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In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial

In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial

The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on Team Kerri Einarson was just the latest example of an unusual curling roster change late in the quadrennial.
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Canada soccer coach Marsch hopeful future funds will be available for a January camp

Canada soccer coach Marsch hopeful future funds will be available for a January camp

Canada coach Jesse Marsch says he hopes to hold a January camp in the future after plans for such a gathering this year had to be scrapped. "We tried to have a January camp.
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