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Canada's Stephanie Labbé misses out on Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award

Canada's Stephanie Labbé misses out on Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award

ZURICH — Chile's Christiane Endler was named The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper on Monday, beating out Canada's Stephanie Labbé and Germany's Ann-Katrin Berger.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign defensive linemen Rose, Wiggan

Calgary Stampeders re-sign defensive linemen Rose, Wiggan

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed defensive tackles Mike Rose and Derek Wiggan to two-year contract extensions Monday. Rose, an American, and Wiggan, a Canadian, were both slated to become CFL free agents next month.
Alberta Court of Appeal upholds sentence for man who killed Calgary Stampeder

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds sentence for man who killed Calgary Stampeder

CALGARY — The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the sentence of a man who killed a player with the Calgary Stampeders football team outside a nightclub.
Marchand, Fleury, Kucherov named NHL's three stars of the week

Marchand, Fleury, Kucherov named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
Toronto FC signs young forward Jordan Perruzza to a new long-term contract

Toronto FC signs young forward Jordan Perruzza to a new long-term contract

Toronto FC has signed forward Jordan Perruzza to a new contract that runs through 2024 with an option for 2025. The native of Woodbridge, Ont., who turned 21 on Sunday, made seven appearances with one goal in all competitions during the 2021 season.
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Stuart Skinner into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Monday.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian lineman Geoff Gray on extension

Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian lineman Geoff Gray on extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Monday with Canadian offensive lineman Geoff Gray. Gray, a Winnipeg native, was scheduled to become a free agent last month.
B.C. Lions add former defensive lineman John Bowman to their coaching staff

B.C. Lions add former defensive lineman John Bowman to their coaching staff

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions added former stalwart defensive lineman John Bowman to their coaching staff Monday. Bowman, the Montreal Alouettes career leader in sacks (134), will serve as the Lions defensive line coach this season.
Roughriders sign Canadian receiver Justin McInnis to contract extension

Roughriders sign Canadian receiver Justin McInnis to contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Justin McInnis to a contract extension Monday. The six-foot-five, 205-pound McInnis had five catches for 83 yards last season. McInnis, of Pierrefonds, Que.
Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open

Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic returned home Monday after being thwarted from defending his Australian Open title only to face a new predicament: He could be barred from the French Open this year, too, if he’s still not vaccinated against COV