National Sports

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins to a one-year deal Friday. The six-foot-one, 275-pound Desjardins spent the last two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed Canadian linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed on Friday. The six-foot, 235-pound Winnipeg native returns for a second season with Saskatchewan.

BEIJING — Ted-Jan Bloemen was on pace to medal halfway through his signature event. Then he started running out of gas.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran Canadian Antoine Pruneau on Friday. Pruneau enters his eighth CFL season, all with Ottawa.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed American quarterback Chad Kelly on Friday. Kelly, 27, is the nephew of Jim Kelly, the former quarterback of the NFL's Buffalo Bills and Pro Football Hall of Fame member.

Who is your favorite celebrity? Chances are, they’re in a Super Bowl ad this year. While Super Bowl ads usually feature a bevy of big names, this year, advertisers have gone even further.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed American safety Brandon Alexander to a two-year contract Friday. The six-foot, 180-pound Alexander returns for a fifth season with Winnipeg.

Charles Oakley made a career out of speaking his mind and backing it up. So the retired power forward has plenty to share in his new book "The Last Enforcer.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Usher preached togetherness during “tumultuous times” while performing a series of his hits at an exclusive star-studded afterparty following the NFL Honors .

CALGARY — Led by Noah Hanifin, Calgary's defence went on the offence on Thursday leading the red-hot Flames to a fifth straight victory.