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VANCOUVER — When it finally became clear that Bryan Burnham would, in fact, return to the B.C. Lions, the star receiver made an important video call. He knew Mike Reilly, the team's marquee quarterback, was eagerly awaiting news.

The harsh reality of CFL economics helped John Hufnagel pull the trigger.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed quarterback Nick Arbuckle to a one-year deal and have signed receiver Eric Rogers two days after acquiring for his rights from Calgary.

TORONTO — Canadian flyweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson will look to bounce back from a December loss when she takes on American Miranda (Fear The) Maverick at UFC 258 on Feb. 13 in Las Vegas.

Frank Sturing enjoyed his first camp with the Canadian soccer team. Now the Dutch-born defender hopes he made a good enough first impression to get invited back. Visiting Canada for the first time is also on his to-do list.

EDMONTON — Jaime Elizondo, Brock Sunderland and Trevor Harris are all together again. Elizondo was hired as the head coach of the Edmonton Football Team on Monday and will also serve as the offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach.

OTTAWA — There will be a strong Manitoba presence at the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts as five teams from that province have been confirmed for the 18-team competition at Calgary's Markin MacPhail Centre.

Supporters groups from around Major League Soccer voiced their support for the players Monday in their ongoing labour dispute with the league.

Toronto has failed to make the three-city shortlist for the 2026 Gay Games. In August, the Ontario capital made the list of eight candidates cities from the original list of 20.

DALLAS — Major League Baseball consultant Theo Epstein was hired Monday by a financial firm that advises on investments in sports teams.