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Canada's Dante Leon, Jonathan di Bella post wins in One Championship card in Bangkok

Canada's Dante Leon, Jonathan di Bella post wins in One Championship card in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Canadian Dante Leon won his One Championship submission grappling debut in style Friday, making short work of Brazilian Bruno (Puccibull) Pucci on the undercard of "One Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov.
Grant-Mentis scores winner as Victoire edge Charge 2-1

Grant-Mentis scores winner as Victoire edge Charge 2-1

OTTAWA — Mikyla Grant-Mentis played a handful of games with Ottawa of the Professional Women's Hockey League last season before being released. On Friday she came back to haunt her old team with the winning goal in a Montreal Victoire uniform.
QMJHL roundup: Lebel scores three in the third as Remparts rally to tip Drakkar 6-4

QMJHL roundup: Lebel scores three in the third as Remparts rally to tip Drakkar 6-4

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — The visiting Quebec Remparts scored four goals in the final 10:15 of the third period to knock off the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 6-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday at Centre Sportif Alcoa.
Guerrier leads Nedbank Golf Challenge, defending champ Homa is two back

Guerrier leads Nedbank Golf Challenge, defending champ Homa is two back

SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Julien Guerrier took a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Friday, while defending champion Max Homa was two strokes back.
Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas, leads by two

Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas, leads by two

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge.
Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'

Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'

TORONTO — John Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov.
Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by taking men's downhill, Canada's Crawford fourth

Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by taking men's downhill, Canada's Crawford fourth

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Justin Murisier of Switzerland claimed his first World Cup victory by beating his stellar teammate Marco Odermatt in the opening men's downhill race of the World Cup season on Friday.
Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension

Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks and quarterback Tre Ford have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that runs through the 2027 season, the CFL team said Friday. Ford, a 26-year-old native of Niagara Falls, Ont.
Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France

Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France

PARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday.
Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance

Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance

GRENOBLE — Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have an uphill climb at the ISU Grand Prix Final. Toronto's Gilles and Poirier, from Unionville, Ont.