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Source: Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna
TORONTO - The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. from the Toronto Argonauts on Monday for Americ...
Jan 15, 2024

Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves and Casey Mittelstadt had three points to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Luukkonen earned his secon...
Jan 15, 2024

Messi, MbappĂ© and Haaland up for FIFA best player. BonmatĂ, Hermoso and Caicedo women's finalists
LONDON (AP) - FIFA's player of the year awards are up for grabs Monday with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland on the men's shortlist. The women's award finalists are 2023 World Cup winners...
Jan 15, 2024

Indigenous-focused routine lands Team Saskatchewan Gymnaestrada provincial award
The work done by Team Saskatchewan Gymnaestrada, to share the province's Indigenous culture with the world, has earned them special recognition.They are receiving the Sask Sport 2024 Inspire Through S...
Jan 15, 2024

Pinehouse man wins $250K on LOTTO MAX ticket
Alex Ross was sure it was a joke when he scanned his LOTTO MAX ticket on the Lotto Spot! app and saw he won $250,000 on the Dec. 22, 2023 EXTRA draw."I had to scan it a couple times just to make sure,...
Jan 15, 2024

Sun gives way to clouds as crews dig out snowed-in stadium for Bills' playoff game vs. Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The hum of plows clearing snow from concourses and the scrape of shovels digging out seats echoed throughout Highmark Stadium on Monday hours before the Buffalo Bills hosted ...
Jan 15, 2024

STF plans rallies across province during one-day teacher strike
Rallies have been scheduled to take place across Saskatchewan on Tuesday during the one-day teacher's strike.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the temporary work stoppage last week,...
Jan 15, 2024

Invasive or not enough? Lawyers raise concerns over screening of Gaza visa applicants
OTTAWA - The security screening the federal government has brought in for people applying to flee the Gaza Strip is facing criticism from both lawyers who feel its questions are too invasive and other...
Jan 15, 2024

Canada's Ryan Smyth, Mel Davidson to enter IIHF Hall of Fame
ZURICH - Canadian men's team veteran Ryan Smyth and women's hockey architect Mel Davidson are among the eight inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame in 2024. Smyth was C...
Jan 15, 2024

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders re-signed linebacker Cam Judge to a contract extension Monday. The 29-year-old Judge was slated to become a CFL free agent after the 2024 season but is now under contr...
Jan 15, 2024