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Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman William Lagesson to two-year contract

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman William Lagesson to two-year contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman William Lagesson to a two-year contract. The contract is two-way in year one and a one-way in year two and has an annual average value of US$725,000 at the NHL level.
Nadal earns 1,000th win, reaches 3rd round at Paris Masters

Nadal earns 1,000th win, reaches 3rd round at Paris Masters

PARIS — Rafael Nadal became only the fourth man to reach 1,000 match wins when he beat fellow Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Alabama receiver John Metchie III trying to open doors for Canadians to play in NCAA

Alabama receiver John Metchie III trying to open doors for Canadians to play in NCAA

A key cog in a potent Alabama Crimson Tide offence, John Metchie III is trying to open doors for other Canadians to play football at major American universities. The six-foot, 195-pound sophomore receiver from Brampton, Ont.
Canada's Achonwa says regardless of election's outcome, the work is far from done

Canada's Achonwa says regardless of election's outcome, the work is far from done

It's mornings like Wednesday that leave Natalie Achonwa exhausted. The Canadian women's basketball player was just heading to bed in Schio, Italy, when polling reports of the U.S. presidential election started to roll in.
Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finishes second in 14th stage of Spanish Vuelta

Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finishes second in 14th stage of Spanish Vuelta

ORENSE, Spain — Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finished second in Wednesday's 14th stage of the Spanish Vuelta. Woods narrowly missed his second stage win of the event, finishing just behind Tim Wellens.
Zverev denies domestic abuse accusation by ex-girlfriend

Zverev denies domestic abuse accusation by ex-girlfriend

PARIS — Alexander Zverev again denied accusations of domestic abuse made by a former girlfriend who said the German tennis player tried to strangle her with a pillow before last year's U.S. Open.
Ontario puts Hamilton's potential Commonwealth Games bid in limbo

Ontario puts Hamilton's potential Commonwealth Games bid in limbo

Hamilton's pursuit of a Commonwealth Games has become more complex with the Ontario government's refusal to back a bid before 2027.
Impact extend loan agreement for Finnish midfielder Lappalainen until Dec. 2201

Impact extend loan agreement for Finnish midfielder Lappalainen until Dec. 2201

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact will have Lassi Lappalainen for another year. The Impact announced Wednesday they have extended their loan agreement for the Finnish international midfielder with Italian club Bologna FC 1909 until Dec. 21, 2021.
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day

Sports venues across country in play on Election Day

DETROIT — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons’ training facility. About 12 hours later, she saw metal boxes on wheels with ballots inside roll into Ford Field for double checking.
Forge FC converts late penalty to beat Panama's Tauro FC in CONCACAF League play

Forge FC converts late penalty to beat Panama's Tauro FC in CONCACAF League play

PANAMA CITY — In its short history, Forge FC has already earned a reputation for scoring late.
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