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Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school

Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school

BURNABY, B.C. — It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C.
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The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11.
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Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen

Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday.
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Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice

Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor laughs when asked what was more difficult — preparing for his wedding last summer or the hockey season? The Winnipeg Jets star left-winger married longtime girlfriend Ally Petack in front of about 150 friends and family in thei
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Canada's Fernandez advances, Auger-Aliassime falls at Australian Open

Canada's Fernandez advances, Auger-Aliassime falls at Australian Open

MELBOURNE — Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
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Court rules curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, ban lifted

Court rules curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, ban lifted

A provisional suspension issued to Canadian curler Briane Harris has been lifted "with immediate effect" by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after it found she bears "no fault or negligence" for an anti-doping rule violation last year.
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Toronto FC continues search for new striker with Giovinco helping in the hunt

Toronto FC continues search for new striker with Giovinco helping in the hunt

TORONTO — As Toronto FC prepares to shift its pre-season base to Spain at the end of the week, the search for a new forward continues.
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NHL roundup: Blue Jackets rally to beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout

NHL roundup: Blue Jackets rally to beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Dach scores twice as surging Canadiens beat Utah 5-3

Dach scores twice as surging Canadiens beat Utah 5-3

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of its last 10.
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Connor wastes no time netting sixth career hat trick as Jets blitz Canucks 6-1

Connor wastes no time netting sixth career hat trick as Jets blitz Canucks 6-1

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor was glad he and the Winnipeg Jets got some puck luck on Tuesday. Connor scored a natural hat trick in the first period to spark the Jets to a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
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