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OTTAWA — Bryce Carter is staying put. The American defensive lineman, who terrorized CFL quarterbacks last season, signed a one-year extension with the Ottawa Redblacks. He was slated to become a free agent next month. The six-foot-one.

TORONTO — Canada's senior men's basketball team will have an early test leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada Basketball announced the team will face the U.S.

Joel Anthony still fondly remembers all the veteran players who helped him through his NBA career and the local stars who inspired him as a young kid growing up in Montreal. Now he wants to do the same.

CALGARY — Bruce Covernton, a former offensive lineman who won two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders, died Tuesday. He was 57. The Stampeders confirmed Covernton's death but the cause wasn't divulged.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. General manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday that Hart had requested and been granted time away from the team.

Canadian left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an US$11 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Patience has finally paid off for Jim Nagy. The executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl said Tuesday his organization has been watching Canadian offensive lineman Isaiah Adams for the past two years. Had the Ajax., Ont.

Family has brought Paris Gee home after two successful seasons with York United FC. The 29-year-old defender from Burnaby, B.C., one of six York players who left the Toronto CPL club in December, has signed a two-year contract with Vancouver FC.

MELBOURNE, Australia — After a shaky start to their women's doubles quarterfinal match, Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand settled down and showed why they're the fourth-seeded combo at this year's Australian Open.

NEW YORK — Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating its anti-drug program on Tuesday. The league said that Thompson, from Brampton, Ont., tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.