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'His modelling days I think are over,' Barron gets day off after taking skate to face

'His modelling days I think are over,' Barron gets day off after taking skate to face

LAS VEGAS — As his teammates took off their gear Wednesday after practice at T-Mobile Arena, Jets forward Morgan Barron was in an adjacent room looking at the side of his face in the mirror.
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'Get back to work': Leafs pick up the pieces after ugly Game 1 loss to Lightning

'Get back to work': Leafs pick up the pieces after ugly Game 1 loss to Lightning

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe calmly went over strategy and tactics. The Maple Leafs head coach also put on his amateur psychologist's hat in the wake of a disastrous playoff opening.
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Leafs winger Michael Bunting suspended three games for illegal check to the head

Leafs winger Michael Bunting suspended three games for illegal check to the head

NEW YORK — Michael Bunting pleaded his case. The NHL's Department of Player Safety then handed down its verdict.
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B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program

B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program

BURNABY, B.C. — B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman says he will be matching donations to help save Simon Fraser University's discontinued football program.
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FIFA Women's World Cup trophy makes stop in Toronto ahead of July kickoff

FIFA Women's World Cup trophy makes stop in Toronto ahead of July kickoff

TORONTO — Sarah Gandoin has been to 81 countries and is welcome wherever she goes. Gandoin, from France, is FIFA's senior trophy tour manager, which means she travels with some shiny carry-on luggage.
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Canada's Henderson, Szeryk prepare for new-look Chevron Championship in Texas

Canada's Henderson, Szeryk prepare for new-look Chevron Championship in Texas

Even after appearing in 42 majors — and winning two — Brooke Henderson is still learning how to balance the pressure and opportunity of playing in the biggest tournaments of the women's golf season. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont.
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Edmonton Oilers ask fans to 'refrain from throwing things on the ice' at Rogers Place

Edmonton Oilers ask fans to 'refrain from throwing things on the ice' at Rogers Place

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are asking their fans to not turn cups and containers into projectiles at Rogers Place after a beverage nearly hit Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar in the aftermath of the series opener.
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Rebuilding trust with sponsors will be next challenge for Hockey Canada

Rebuilding trust with sponsors will be next challenge for Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada did just enough to provisionally regain its funding. But rebuilding the trust it once had with major sponsors will be another challenge in itself, suggests a marketing expert.
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Canucks sign defenceman Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

Canucks sign defenceman Elias Pettersson to three year, entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Elias Pettersson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is not related to Canucks star centre Elias Pettersson.
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Canada to host five international speedskating events in 2023-24

Canada to host five international speedskating events in 2023-24

OTTAWA — Canada will host five international speedskating events in the 2023-24 season. Montreal will host back-to-back short-track speedskating World Cups on Oct. 20-22 and again on Oct. 27-29. The following weekend will see nearby Laval, Que.
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