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Oilers defenceman Stecher understands Scheifele’s pain: ‘Still affects me day to day’

Oilers defenceman Stecher understands Scheifele’s pain: ‘Still affects me day to day’

DALLAS — Edmonton Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher felt for bereaved Mark Scheifele when the Winnipeg Jets centre suited up for an NHL playoff game with the knowledge his father had just died.
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Hockey player's statements to investigators, police, included at ex-teammates' trial

Hockey player's statements to investigators, police, included at ex-teammates' trial

Portions of statements that a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team made to Hockey Canada investigators and police are now part of the evidence in the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates.
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Bianca St-Georges replaces Ashley Lawrence on Canada roster for Haiti games

Bianca St-Georges replaces Ashley Lawrence on Canada roster for Haiti games

Bianca St-Georges has replaced Ashley Lawrence for Canada's two-game friendly series against Haiti in the upcoming FIFA international window.
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Everybody's scoring for Florida. Nobody's scoring for Carolina, and that sums up the East finals

Everybody's scoring for Florida. Nobody's scoring for Carolina, and that sums up the East finals

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Everybody's scoring for Florida. Nobody's scoring for Carolina. In simplest terms, that might be the best way to describe the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year extension

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season, the CFL club announced Friday.
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The road back to respectability proving to be a long one for Toronto FC

The road back to respectability proving to be a long one for Toronto FC

TORONTO — A record 6-1 win at rival CF Montreal last time out and the possible return of captain Jonathan Osorio from injury for Saturday's visit by Nashville SC offer hope for beleaguered Toronto FC fans.
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Panthers sign Canadian singer Michael Buble -- for a cancer fund-raising cause

Panthers sign Canadian singer Michael Buble -- for a cancer fund-raising cause

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have signed Canadian singer Michael Buble — for a good cause. Buble, a five-time Grammy-winning pop icon from Burnaby, B.C.
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Jets' Cheveldayoff a finalist for NHL general manager of the year with Nill, Zito

Jets' Cheveldayoff a finalist for NHL general manager of the year with Nill, Zito

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is one of three finalists for the 2025 Jim Gregory Award.
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Saskatchewan's Ferland a perfect fit anywhere on Roughriders' offensive line

Saskatchewan's Ferland a perfect fit anywhere on Roughriders' offensive line

SASKATOON — Logan Ferland has built a reputation for versatility over his CFL career. The 28-year-old can play — and excel — at any position the offensive line.
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Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23

Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The frustration bubbled over late in the second period, after the Carolina Hurricanes' latest rush failed to get off a shot while trailing big against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
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