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Lions become first CFL team to hire full-time female coach by adding Walter to staff

Lions become first CFL team to hire full-time female coach by adding Walter to staff

VANCOUVER — Tanya Walter is used to pushing her way into unusual spaces. The former linebacker broke a whole new barrier Tuesday when she was named defensive assistant for the B.C. Lions, becoming the first full-time female coach in CFL history.
Scotiabank Arena should get busier as Ontario government accelerates attendance plan

Scotiabank Arena should get busier as Ontario government accelerates attendance plan

TORONTO — The stands will be a lot busier at Scotiabank Arena this week in the wake of the Ontario government slightly accelerating plans to ease attendance limits at indoor sports events.
Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl rebounded to draw an estimated 101.1 million television viewers who saw the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals on a late-game drive, proving the dominance of football as an audience magnet.
Edmonton Elks sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves

Edmonton Elks sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian defensive lineman Jordan Reaves on Tuesday. Reaves, 32, spent the entire 2021 season on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' injured list recovering from an Achilles tendon injury.
Pepe suspended for role in brawl at end of Portuguese game

Pepe suspended for role in brawl at end of Portuguese game

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Porto defender Pepe was suspended for two matches on Tuesday after being accused of kicking an official from another team during a brawl in the Portuguese league last week.
Forge FC takes on Mexico powerhouse Cruz Azul to open CONCACAF Champions League play

Forge FC takes on Mexico powerhouse Cruz Azul to open CONCACAF Champions League play

No stranger to facing CONCACAF opposition, Forge FC steps it up a notch Wednesday when it takes on Mexican heavyweight Cruz Azul at Tim Hortons Field.
New Argos receiver Banks has no axe to grind with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

New Argos receiver Banks has no axe to grind with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

TORONTO — Brandon Banks says he doesn't have an axe to grind with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The all-star receiver signed as a free agent with the Toronto Argonauts Sunday following eight productive seasons in Hamilton.
F1 driver Latifi hired bodyguards after death threats

F1 driver Latifi hired bodyguards after death threats

Canadian Nicholas Latifi was so affected by online abuse and death threats after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that the Formula One driver hired bodyguards for his sightseeing trip to London with his girlfriend.
Former CF Montreal winger Ballou Tabla signs with CPL's Atletico Ottawa

Former CF Montreal winger Ballou Tabla signs with CPL's Atletico Ottawa

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa has signed Canadian international winger Ballou Tabla to a three-year contract. Tabla, 22, has spent time with both CF Montreal and FC Barcelona's B team in Spain. Montreal declined his contract option in late November.
It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

It's a yes! Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on V-day

NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic great Simone Biles said it was “THE EASIEST YES” when her fellow elite athlete Jonathan Owens popped the question on Valentine's Day.
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