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Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran kicker Ward to three-year contract extension

Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran kicker Ward to three-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran Canadian kicker Lewis Ward to a three-year contract extension Tuesday. Ward, 32, is in his sixth season with Ottawa. The five-foot-seven, 176-pound kicker has made 48 of 54 field goals (88.
Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a championship, dies at 83

Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a championship, dies at 83

BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83.
Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season, AP source says

Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season, AP source says

The New York Jets have fired coach Robert Saleh after the team's 2-3 start in his fourth season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Canadian rider Pier-Andre Cote moves up, joins Israel-Premier Tech's pro team

Canadian rider Pier-Andre Cote moves up, joins Israel-Premier Tech's pro team

Pier-Andre Cote is stepping up from the Israel-Premier Tech academy, becoming the sixth Canadian on the pro cycling team. The 27-year-old from Gaspe, Que., will join the Israel-Premier Tech pro team in 2025 on a two-year contract.
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households.
Perez's homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS

Perez's homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Spain and Barcelona great Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career

Spain and Barcelona great Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career

Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona's tiki-taka thrive for so long, announced his retirement from soccer on Tuesday.
Canadiens hope to put rebuild behind them in 2024-25: 'We want to make the playoffs'

Canadiens hope to put rebuild behind them in 2024-25: 'We want to make the playoffs'

MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki is tired of watching talented teammates pack their bags and move on to Stanley Cup contenders every spring.
Cup-talking Maple Leafs head into season with new coach, same expectations

Cup-talking Maple Leafs head into season with new coach, same expectations

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly went there first. Brendan Shanahan doubled-down. The Toronto Maple Leafs are doing something the Original Six franchise hasn't dared in quite some time — talk about hoisting hockey's holy grail.
Expectations higher for Ottawa Senators this season under new coach Travis Green

Expectations higher for Ottawa Senators this season under new coach Travis Green

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators enter the season facing mounting pressure to meet higher expectations under new head coach Travis Green.
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