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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Demond Washington to CFL deal

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Demond Washington to CFL deal

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American defensive back Demond Washington on Friday. Washington, 30, started seven games for Hamilton last season, registering 32 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.
Super Bowl Ads shy from politics and mind their manners

Super Bowl Ads shy from politics and mind their manners

NEW YORK — Peyton Manning takes a family to Universal Parks & Resorts. Chris Pratt works out to get in shape to tout Michelob Ultra. Bill Hader takes a break on set to snack on some Pringles.
10 ads that stand out during Super Bowl 52

10 ads that stand out during Super Bowl 52

NEW YORK — It's Super Bowl ad time again. Advertisers of all stripes are vying for the attention of the 111 million viewers expected to tune in.
Challenging Yukon Quest sled dog race prepares for 35th annual event

Challenging Yukon Quest sled dog race prepares for 35th annual event

WHITEHORSE — Twenty-six mushers and their dogs have one more day of rest before the teams hit the trail for the 35th annual Yukon Quest sled dog race, renowned as one of the toughest such events on the planet.
Method vs. Message: How sports can start a movement

Method vs. Message: How sports can start a movement

Colin Kaepernick's first two "protests" drew scant attention. He sat on the bench, out of uniform, virtually unnoticed.
Canada to send largest-ever Winter Games delegation to Pyeongchang

Canada to send largest-ever Winter Games delegation to Pyeongchang

TORONTO — Canada will send 225 athletes and 87 coaches to the Pyeongchang Olympics, its largest-ever delegation for a Winter Games. The Canadian Olympic Committee says the team of athletes includes 122 men and 105 women.
Super Fan: 81-year-old has attended every Super Bowl

Super Fan: 81-year-old has attended every Super Bowl

PORTLAND, Maine — Donald Crisman has more than a half-century of Super Bowl memories behind him, from taking a 24-hour train ride to Super Bowl II to seeing his beloved New England Patriots win in overtime last year.
Hot heads or cold feet? North Korea's mixed Olympic messages

Hot heads or cold feet? North Korea's mixed Olympic messages

PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of — Despite all the attention North Korea is getting for its conciliatory gestures ahead of the South Korean Winter Olympics, it is stepping up some unusually pointed verbal attacks on Donald Trump's ad
Prince is gone, but his spirit lives at Minnesota Super Bowl

Prince is gone, but his spirit lives at Minnesota Super Bowl

MINNEAPOLIS — Picture this: Prince taking the stage at U.S.
WADA says CAS ruling creates 'very chaotic' situation

WADA says CAS ruling creates 'very chaotic' situation

COPENHAGEN — The vice-president of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Friday "the situation, (in) which we now find ourselves, is very chaotic" after 28 Russian athletes had their Olympic doping bans overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.