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B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach

B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach

VANCOUVER — Buck Pierce started his CFL career in Vancouver as a player, and that's where he will return for his first job as a head coach. The Lions announced Tuesday that the former quarterback has been hired as the 28th coach in franchise history.
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Laine scores in Montreal debut, Canadiens beat Islanders 2-1 in OT

Laine scores in Montreal debut, Canadiens beat Islanders 2-1 in OT

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored in his highly anticipated Montreal debut, and the Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday night.
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Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

EDMONTON — A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.
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Former Edmonton Elks CEO to head athlete safety committee after fighter's death

Former Edmonton Elks CEO to head athlete safety committee after fighter's death

EDMONTON — Alberta's sport minister says the former head of the Edmonton Elks football team will lead a committee tasked with improving athlete safety in combative sports.
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Northern Super League and team officials hold two days of meetings in Toronto

Northern Super League and team officials hold two days of meetings in Toronto

TORONTO — Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday in Toronto.
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Vancouver Canucks defenceman Hronek out eight weeks with lower-body injury

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Hronek out eight weeks with lower-body injury

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek is expected to be out until the end of January as he recovers from a lower-body injury.
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Blue Jays GM Atkins says there is a great deal of opportunity for the club

Blue Jays GM Atkins says there is a great deal of opportunity for the club

TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins wouldn't tip his hand on off-season plans Tuesday and instead spoke in generalities ahead of what should be an interesting few weeks on baseball's free agency scene.
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IBL's Maple Leafs sign Ayami Sato, widely considered baseball's top female pitcher

IBL's Maple Leafs sign Ayami Sato, widely considered baseball's top female pitcher

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed Ayami Sato, making the Japanese pitcher the league's first female player. The team announced the signing in a release Tuesday.
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Canadian women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea

Canadian women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea

MURCIA — The Canadian women wrapped up a tumultuous year with a lopsided 5-1 win over 19th-ranked South Korea on Tuesday, setting the stage for a fresh start under a new coach in 2025.
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Jets place forward Ehlers on injured reserve, recall Lambert from AHL

Jets place forward Ehlers on injured reserve, recall Lambert from AHL

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets placed have forward Nikolaj Ehlers on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the NHL club said Tuesday.
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