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Poeltl: 'Happy here and hoping to contribute to this new kind of Raptors team'

Poeltl: 'Happy here and hoping to contribute to this new kind of Raptors team'

TORONTO — This is not the Toronto Raptors team that Jakob Poeltl re-signed with in the off-season. He's OK with that.
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Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers

Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers

EDMONTON — Sam Gagner has been part of two historic winning streaks. He was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets when that team went on a 16-game tear that stretched from December 2016 to January 2017.
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Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal

Scotiabank Arena to host PWHL's 'Battle on Bay Street' between Toronto and Montreal

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League is heading to Scotiabank Arena. The united North American circuit announced Thursday its Feb. 16 game between Toronto and Montreal will be played at the home of the NHL's Maple Leafs and NBA's Raptors.
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Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half

Senators general manager Steve Staios reflects on disappointing first half

OTTAWA — When Steve Staios joined the Ottawa Senators as president of hockey operations in September, he didn't expect his team would be sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.
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UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

TORONTO — It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Columbia moved up one spot to No.
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Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women's coach through 2027 World Cup

Bev Priestman signs contract to remain Canadian women's coach through 2027 World Cup

While the search for a general secretary and men's coach continues, Canada Soccer has locked up women's coach Bev Priestman through the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 37-year-old Priestman, who took over the Canadian women on Nov.
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Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing

Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing

Halifax Regional Police say an investigation into a historic sexual assault allegation against members of Canada's 2003 world junior hockey team is ongoing.
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Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff.
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Zverev's Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts

Zverev's Australian Open semifinal run draws attention on and off the courts

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev's run to a second Australian Open semifinal has drawn attention to his business in other courts.
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Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion

Gushue learned a lot at first nationals in Regina, returns in March as Brier champion

Brad Gushue's first appearance at a national curling championship was memorable for his team's unusual standings record and an interaction he won't forget.
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