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NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89

NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89

CALGARY — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.
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U.S. downs Czechia, Finland tops Sweden to set up gold-medal final at world juniors

U.S. downs Czechia, Finland tops Sweden to set up gold-medal final at world juniors

OTTAWA — The United States sits one win from history. Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard had a goal and an assist each as the Americans beat Czechia 4-1 on Saturday to advance to the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championship.
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Poor three-point defence costs Toronto Raptors in loss to Orlando Magic

Poor three-point defence costs Toronto Raptors in loss to Orlando Magic

TORONTO — Stopping the Orlando Magic's three-point shooting should have been easy. Orlando was making a league-worst 30.6 per cent of its three-point attempts heading into Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.
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Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series 'Finding Her Edge'

Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series 'Finding Her Edge'

Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating.
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Toronto Argonauts trade veteran offensive tackle Allen to B.C. Lions

Toronto Argonauts trade veteran offensive tackle Allen to B.C. Lions

The B.C. Lions shored up their offensive line Monday, acquiring veteran American tackle Dejon Allen from the Toronto Argonauts. The six-foot-two, 300-pound Allen was the CFL's outstanding lineman in 2023.
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Rossi, Terry and Kuemper named NHL's three stars of the week

Rossi, Terry and Kuemper named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
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CF Montréal adds American defender Jalen Neal in deal with LA Galaxy

CF Montréal adds American defender Jalen Neal in deal with LA Galaxy

MONTREAL — CF Montréal has acquired American defender Jalen Neal from the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer club announced Monday.
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B.C.'s Gardiner, MacKinnon on home ice in PWHL neutral-site game in Vancouver

B.C.'s Gardiner, MacKinnon on home ice in PWHL neutral-site game in Vancouver

It's a women's pro hockey homecoming for Jennifer Gardiner and Rylind MacKinnon. The pair of B.C.
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Vancouver Canucks star defenceman Hughes a game-time decision vs. Montreal Canadiens

Vancouver Canucks star defenceman Hughes a game-time decision vs. Montreal Canadiens

VANCOUVER — The injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks may get a crucial piece back in their lineup when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Star defenceman Quinn Hughes is a "game-time decision" for the matchup, said head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Ottawa Redblacks hire Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach

Ottawa Redblacks hire Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks hired William Fields as their defensive co-ordinator and secondary coach Monday. Fields served as co-defensive co-ordinator with Kevin Eiben last season with the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts.
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