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TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Alex Steeves to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level. The 24-year-old from Bedford, N.H.

Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will attempt to do something on Saturday night no other CFL team has done this season. B.C. (5-5) will look to snap a four-game losing streak when it visits Ottawa (6-2-1) at TD Place.

PULLY — Canada has drawn into a pool with Puerto Rico, Cuba and Panama at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host Pool A from March 6 to 11, with those three nations joined by the winner of a qualifying tournament.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are switching up their goaltending staff, promoting one coach and moving another to a scouting role.

TORONTO — With all eyes currently on the young Toronto Blue Jays auditioning for 2025 roster spots, shortstop Leo Jimenez has moved to the forefront recently.

CLEVELAND — There were some eyebrows raised when Leylah Fernandez opted to squeeze in one more tournament instead of resting for next week's U.S. Open. After all, the 21-year-old tennis ace from Laval, Que.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian pop star Anitta will perform at halftime of the first NFL game in the South American country on Sept. 6.

TORONTO — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly publicly apologized Tuesday for conduct which led to him being suspended for violating the CFL's gender-based violence policy.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The hockey community and Prince Edward Island’s premier are paying tribute following the death of Allan Andrews, founder of a renowned hockey school on the island.

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford and Winnipeg's offensive line headlined the CFL's Honour Roll on Tuesday.