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TORONTO — John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard's passing Thursday but the cause of death was not divulged.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.

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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer. ESPN and the New York Post say the free agent and Toronto have agreed to a one-year deal worth US$15.5 million.

Canada Soccer has named its women's under-17 squad for next month's U-17 Costa Calida MIMA Cup in Spain.

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius will enter the record book Saturday when she and Brazilian opponent Mayra (Sheetara) Bueno Silva become the first female fighters to appear on a UFC card in Saudi Arabia.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury sustained on a big hit from Vegas captain Mark Stone, and the standout from Finland won't play in next month's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Connor McDavid knew the answer all the way back in October. Asked about Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, the Edmonton Oilers superstar said there should only be one name on the list — Sidney Crosby.

The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally. Among the passengers were several members of the Skating Club of Boston who were returning from the U.S.

CALGARY — The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday that former NBA bench boss Kaleb Canales has been named the team’s head coach for the 2025 season.