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Reed dodges controversy to share 54-hole lead at Farmers, Hadwin tied for 20th

Reed dodges controversy to share 54-hole lead at Farmers, Hadwin tied for 20th

SAN DIEGO — Patrick Reed was involved in another rules controversy Saturday in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He also had a share of the lead with Carlos Ortiz.

Canada's Josh Palmer makes Senior Bown touchdown catch in a losing cause

MOBILE, Ala. — Texas A&M's Kellen Mond was the Senior Bowl's Most Valuable Player in a losing cause Saturday throwing one of his two touchdown passes to Josh Palmer of Brampton, Ont.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign return specialist Frankie Williams

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed defensive back and kick returner Frankie Williams, who was named the CFL's outstanding special teams player in 2019.

Canadian freestyle skier Lewis Irving wins World Cup aerials bronze

MINSK, Belarus — Canadian freestyle skier Lewis Irving won a bronze medal in World Cup aerials Saturday with Russia's Maxim Burov taking gold.
Former Canadian amateur boxing champion Moe Zawadi turns pro

Former Canadian amateur boxing champion Moe Zawadi turns pro

TORONTO — Former Canadian amateur boxing champion Moe Zawadi is turning pro. The 19-year-old middleweight from Barrie, Ont., has signed with Toronto-based Lee Baxter Promotions and is expected to make his pro debut early this year.

Canada's Lotholz earns monobob bronze in women's bobsled event to make Olympic debut

INNSBRUCK, Austria — The Canadian women's bobsled team continues to contend in the new event of monobob, which will make its Winter Olympic debut in 2022. Melissa Lotholz of Barrhead, Alta.

Canadian speedskaters Blondin, Dubreuil earn World Cup silver

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Ottawa speedskater Ivanie Blondin claimed a World Cup silver medal in the women's mass start Saturday in a tight finish with reigning Olympic champion Irene Schouten of the Netherlands. Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que.

Edmonton signs CFL all-star receiver Greg Ellingson for another year

Edmonton has extended the contract of all-star wide receiver Greg Ellingson through the upcoming season. The 32-year-old from Tampa, Fla., signed with Edmonton in 2019 and had a team-leading 86 receptions for 1,170 yards, and five touchdowns.

Toronto Blue Jays sign infielder Marcus Semien to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and infielder Marcus Semien have agreed to a one-year contract worth US$18-million. The 30-year-old from San Francisco had a .223 batting average with the Oakland Athletics last season.

French skier Noël earns first slalom win of season on home snow

CHAMONIX, France — French skier Clément Noël won a World Cup on home snow Saturday in the penultimate slalom before the world alpine championships.