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CFL rushing leader Brady Oliveira named CFL's top Canadian
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is the CFL's outstanding Canadian. Oliveira was honoured Thursday during the CFL's awards banquet at Fallsview Casnio &am...
Nov 16, 2023
Backpage founder Michael Lacey convicted of 1 money laundering count
PHOENIX (AP) - Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was convicted Thursday on a single count of money laundering and acquitted on another. But an Arizona jury deadlo...
Nov 16, 2023
Toronto Argonauts tackle Allen named CFL's outstanding lineman
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Toronto Argonauts tackle Dejon Allen is the CFL's outstanding lineman. Allen was honoured Thursday during the CFL awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort. Voting was cond...
Nov 16, 2023
Argos Ryan Dinwiddie named CFL's coach of the year
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Ryan Dinwiddie of the Toronto Argonauts is the CFL's coach of the year. Dinwiddie was honoured Thursday during the CFL's awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort. Dinwiddi...
Nov 16, 2023
Toronto Argonauts returner Leake named CFL's top special-teams performer
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Javon Leake of the Toronto Argonauts was named the CFL's top special-teams performer Thursday night. Leake was honoured during the CFL's awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & ...
Nov 16, 2023
Mathieu Betts of the B.C. Lions named CFL's top defensive player
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Mathieu Betts of the B.C. Lions was named the CFL's top defensive player Thursday night. Betts was honoured during the CFL awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort. The si...
Nov 16, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Anti-vax reservist gets $4,000 fine, severe reprimand at court martial
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A former soldier and reservist who defied the Canadian Armed Forces' COVID-19 vaccine mandate has received a $4,000 fine and a severe reprimand at the conclusion of a court mar...
Nov 16, 2023
Toronto Argonauts cornerback Quan'tez Stiggers named CFL's top rookie
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Toronto Argonauts cornerback Quan'tez Stiggers is the CFL's outstanding rookie. Stiggers was honoured Thursday during the CFL awards banquet at Fallsview Casino & Resort. Sti...
Nov 16, 2023
CFL tradition continues as horse Tuffy Nuff checks into Hamilton hotel
HAMILTON - The call of bagpipes and thump of drums signalled the return of one of the Grey Cup's oldest traditions: Tuffy Nuff, the mascot of Calgary Stampeders supporters had arrived. A Scottish marc...
Nov 16, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, baseball's 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
NEW YORK (AP) - Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when ...
Nov 16, 2023