Dutch forward Eljero Elia, right, signed a four-year deal Wednesday with Juventus. (Martin Rose/Bongarts/GettyImages) Juventus acquired Netherlands winger Eljero Elia from Hamburger SV for €9 million ($13 million) Wednesday in one of the biggest moves on the final day of the transfer market in Italy. Juventus said Elia’s price could rise to €10 million ($14.4 [...]

Hockey fans in southern Ontario will finally get to see an outdoor game at the pro level. The Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League will host a regular-season game against the Toronto Marlies at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The game, which marks the first time ever a Canadian AHL team has hosted an outdoor game, [...]

James van Riemsdyk signs a new six-year extension with the Flyers after completing his rookie-level contract. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up forward James van Riemsdyk to a long-term deal worth $25.5 million US. The club announced the signing Tuesday and Van Riemsdyk later said on Twitter that the extension is for [...]

Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on Nov. 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) A person with knowledge of the negotiationssays Frank Gore has agreed to terms on a new three-year contractextension that would keep him with the San Francisco 49ers [...]

Calgary quarterback Henry Burris, left, threw for a career-high 422 yards and three touchdowns against Montreal last week. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week Tuesday. The veteran pivot was 26-of-42 for a career-high 422 yards and three touchdowns in Calgary’s 38-31 win over the [...]