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Canadian skiers Karker, Mackay win medals at World Cup halfpipe event

Canadian skiers Karker, Mackay win medals at World Cup halfpipe event

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — Canadians Rachael Karker and Brendan Mackay won medals Friday in World Cup freestyle skiing halfpipe competition. Karker, from Guelph, Ont.
Ottawa Redblacks' DeVonte Dedmon named the CFL's outstanding special-teams player

Ottawa Redblacks' DeVonte Dedmon named the CFL's outstanding special-teams player

HAMILTON — Kick-returner DeVonte Dedmon of the Ottawa Redblacks was named the CFL's top special-teams player Friday night. Dedmon was honoured at the CFL's awards banquet.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers tackle Bryant named CFL's top lineman

Winnipeg Blue Bombers tackle Bryant named CFL's top lineman

HAMILTON — Another year, another CFL outstanding lineman award for Stanley Bryant. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers tackle became the first player in club history to earn the award three times. Bryant was honoured Friday at the CFL's awards banquet.
B.C. Lions linebacker Jordan Williams captures CFL's top rookie honour

B.C. Lions linebacker Jordan Williams captures CFL's top rookie honour

HAMILTON — Jordan Williams of the B.C. Lions was named the CFL's top rookie Friday night at the league's awards banquet.
Canucks fire two more executives as front-office shakeup continues

Canucks fire two more executives as front-office shakeup continues

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that executives Chris Gear and Jonathan Wall have been relieved of their duties as the NHL team continues to remake its front office.
Like father like son. Ticats QB Dane Evans happy to learn football's X's and O's

Like father like son. Ticats QB Dane Evans happy to learn football's X's and O's

HAMILTON — The son of a football coach, Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans got into the X's and O's himself last year — almost by accident.
Speedskater Laurent Dubreuil shatters Canadian record at World Cup stop in Calgary

Speedskater Laurent Dubreuil shatters Canadian record at World Cup stop in Calgary

CALGARY — Laurent Dubreuil didn’t just break Jeremy Wotherspoon's Canadian record, he shattered it. Dubreuil of Levis, Que., won gold in the men’s 500 metres in a track-record time of 33.
Vancouver, Whistler and First Nations to explore feasibility of 2030 Olympics bid

Vancouver, Whistler and First Nations to explore feasibility of 2030 Olympics bid

VANCOUVER — Four First Nations are looking to bring the Olympics back to B.C. — and make history in the process.
James, Radford overcome rough short program to finish fourth at Golden Spin in Zagreb

James, Radford overcome rough short program to finish fourth at Golden Spin in Zagreb

ZAGREB, Croatia — Canada's Vanessa James and Eric Radford moved up five spots to finish fourth in pairs competition at figure skating's Golden Spin of Zagreb on Friday.
Bedard aims to join Gretzky, Crosby in playing for Canadian junior hockey team at 16

Bedard aims to join Gretzky, Crosby in playing for Canadian junior hockey team at 16

CALGARY — The half-dozen who played for the Canadian junior men's hockey team at age 16 is sprinkled with names like Gretzky, Crosby and McDavid. Connor Bedard of North Vancouver, B.C., wants to join that group at selection camp in Calgary.