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CALGARY — Micah Awe won't be hitting CFL free agency. The veteran American linebacker signed a contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Awe was eligible to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Glasgow Celtic are waiting on the results of a scan on Canadian international defender Alistair Johnston, who was taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a head injury in Wednesday's 2-1 win at Hibernian.

SOPRON, Hungary — Kayla Alexander had 17 points and 14 rebounds but Canada fell 60-55 to Spain on Friday in FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament action. Natalie Achonwa added seven points and 11 rebounds for fifth-ranked Canada.

There'll be no free-agency angst for Adarius Pickett. The five-foot-11, 210-pound linebacker solidified his CFL future earlier this week, signing a one-year deal with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Atletico Ottawa has acquired Rayane Yesli, a nominee for Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year last season, in a transfer from Winnipeg-based Valour FC.

Canadian alpine skier Valerie Grenier says she is determined to return to the slopes, but doesn't know when that will happen.

For Luke Willson, there's no bigger high than winning the Super Bowl and no larger disappointment than losing it. Willson experienced both with the Seattle Seahawks. The 34-year-old LaSalle, Ont.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have placed goaltender Dan Vladar on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the team recalled netminder Dustin Wolf from the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers.

There's no doubt in Canadian Luke Willson's mind that Rob Gronkowski will redeem himself. Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end, returns for FanDuel's Kick of Destiny 2.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.