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Whether they're paying attention or not, Oilers are close to NHL history

Whether they're paying attention or not, Oilers are close to NHL history

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers head into a game against their provincial rivals with a chance to close in on NHL history. The Oilers will be going for their 13th win in a row when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
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Inter Milan sets up Italian Super Cup final with Napoli in Saudi Arabia

Inter Milan sets up Italian Super Cup final with Napoli in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Inter Milan is hoping a midseason trophy will catapult the team to the Serie A title. The Nerazzurri are on track following a 3-0 win over Lazio in the Italian Super Cup semifinals on Friday.
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Siakam's impact on Toronto remains after he is traded from Raptors to Indiana Pacers

Siakam's impact on Toronto remains after he is traded from Raptors to Indiana Pacers

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam is no longer a Raptor but his love affair with Toronto will continue.
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Canadian women return to SheBelieves Cup in April, opening against Brazil

Canadian women return to SheBelieves Cup in April, opening against Brazil

The Canadian women's soccer team is returning to the SheBelieves Cup in April in the U.S. for the third time in four years. The 10h-ranked Canadians join the second-ranked U.S., No. 8 Japan and No.
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Hockey ops president Jim Rutherford signs three year extension with Vancouver Canucks

Hockey ops president Jim Rutherford signs three year extension with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford has a simple answer on how he stays motivated to work in hockey well into his 70s.
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Sporting KC parts ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson after 8 days, fan pushback

Sporting KC parts ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson after 8 days, fan pushback

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has agreed to part ways with sporting director Gavin Wilkinson after only eight days, citing an “impassioned response from our fans” regarding the controversial hire, the team announced Friday.
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UFC president Dana White no stranger to his fighters speaking out

UFC president Dana White no stranger to his fighters speaking out

TORONTO — UFC president Dana White has had more than a few challenging personalities on his roster over the years. UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland may take the cake.
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Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive end Julian Howsare

Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive end Julian Howsare

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American defensive lineman Julian Howsare, the CFL club announced Friday. The five-year veteran was slated to become a free agent next month.
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French skier Sarrazin crowns breakthrough downhill season with Kitzbuehel win. Canada's Alexander finishes fifth

French skier Sarrazin crowns breakthrough downhill season with Kitzbuehel win. Canada's Alexander finishes fifth

KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin crowned his breakthrough season in speed races Friday by winning the first of this weekend’s two World Cup downhills on the storied Streif in Kitzbuehel.
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Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup bronze in Japan

Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup bronze in Japan

ZAŌ, Japan — Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt returned to the World Cup podium with a bronze-medal performance on Friday. The 20-year-old from Calgary posted a two-jump total of 216.
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