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Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

QUÉBEC — NHL hockey is back in Quebec City this week, but the Los Angeles Kings aren't the team that fans of the long-departed Quebec Nordiques have longed to see.
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QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

BATHURST, N.B. — Tyler Peddle and Jacob Beaulieu each scored two goals as the Saint John Sea Dogs earned a 6-3 comeback win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday.
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Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million on Thursday. The 33-year-old from Victoria was invited to Flames' training camp on a professional tryout contract.
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David Skinns opens with a 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship

David Skinns opens with a 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — David Skinns of England set a personal best and a course record with a 12-under 60 to lead the Sanderson Farms Championship. And he couldn't help but be a little disappointed Thursday.
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Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited

Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose prospect Will Smith likes to fire up YouTube and watch the Sharks' epic Game 7 comeback against Vegas for inspiration.
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Toronto Raptors starters Quickley and Poeltl working on pick-and-roll chemistry

Toronto Raptors starters Quickley and Poeltl working on pick-and-roll chemistry

It may seem like it, but 432 minutes isn't that much time. That's how much playing time Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley and centre Jakob Poeltl got to play together last season.
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CFL suspends Williams for one game following dangerous tackle on Pimpleton

CFL suspends Williams for one game following dangerous tackle on Pimpleton

TORONTO — The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday following a dangerous tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton. Saskatchewan visits the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.
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Canada's roster for International Para Hockey Cup heavy with world champions

Canada's roster for International Para Hockey Cup heavy with world champions

ELMIRA, ONTARIO — Canada's team for the International Para Hockey Cup is heavy on players coming off a world championship victory. The 18-player roster for the Oct.
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Canadian women's hockey team job opportunity expands on world championship rosters

Canadian women's hockey team job opportunity expands on world championship rosters

CALGARY — Women afforded the same amount of job opportunity as men at world hockey championships creates a new dynamic on Canada's team, although the same equality has yet to be extended to women for the 2026 Olympic Games.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats unbeaten since quarterback Mitchell began wearing overalls

Hamilton Tiger-Cats unbeaten since quarterback Mitchell began wearing overalls

HAMILTON — Add fashion icon to veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's long list of CFL accomplishments. Five weeks ago, the two-time league MVP wore overalls to a gathering with teammates as a lark, thinking they'd get a kick out of it.
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