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Edmonton Elks re-sign veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy

Edmonton Elks re-sign veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy

EDMONTON — Loucheiz Purifoy will return for a second season with the Edmonton Elks. The veteran defensive back signed a one-year contract extension Monday with Edmonton.
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PWHL Toronto keeping perspective while building from slow start to season

PWHL Toronto keeping perspective while building from slow start to season

TORONTO — Maintaining perspective has helped Toronto in working through a tough start to the Professional Women's Hockey League season.
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Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time.
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Edmonton Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna

Edmonton Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr.
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B.C. Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to three-year contract extension

B.C. Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to three-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions re-signed American receiver Keon Hatcher to a three-year contract extension Monday. Hatcher was slated to become a free agent next month. He's now under contract with B.C. through the 2026 season.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to extension

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to extension

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to a two-year contract extension Monday. The six-foot-nine, 330-pound Texan made seven regular-season starts after rejoining the club during the 2023 season.
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Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award. Aitana Bonmatí takes women's prize

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award. Aitana Bonmatí takes women's prize

LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi took his talents to Miami, and the awards followed.
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Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

TORONTO — Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York defender Ella Shelton and Minnesota forward Taylor Heise have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week.
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Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Toronto FC coach John Herdman says his players have shown up for training camp in top shape, bettering required standards, but acknowledged the roster is still a work in progress.
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Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves and Casey Mittelstadt had three points to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
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