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TORONTO — The Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts signed American running back Kevin Brown on Friday. The five-foot-nine, 205-pound Brown rushed for 522 yards on 101 carries in 12 games last season with the Edmonton Elks.

MONTREAL — Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has signed with a company owned by boxing promoter and influencer Jake Paul ahead of her professional debut.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin on Friday.

HALIFAX — Pickleball courts in a Halifax suburb are in danger of being shut down by the city after drawing complaints from residents who describe the noise levels as “excessive.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters, a person familiar with the situation said.

BUDAPEST — Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated swimmer at the world championships after winning a short-course bronze medal on Friday. Masse touched the wall in 25.78 seconds to finish third in the women's 50-metre backstroke.

VANCOUVER — The owners of the Vancouver Whitecaps are putting the Major League Soccer team up for sale.

NEW YORK — The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for a second case of diving/embellishment on Friday. The league said it gave Norris a warning after he embellished during a game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 7.

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Head coach Craig Berube announced the injury update Friday after Stolarz exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks following the first period.

Vernon Adams Jr. is the present for the Calgary Stampeders but the CFL club could have two interesting future candidates for its starting quarterback job.