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Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownership

Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownership

PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
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MLSE boss says 'everything is on the table' at Toronto FC, including the Italians

MLSE boss says 'everything is on the table' at Toronto FC, including the Italians

TORONTO — Change is coming at Toronto FC. And while Toronto (11-19-4) was just eliminated from playoff contention, work has been underway for months on what's needed to revive the ailing Major League Soccer franchise.
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Scottie Barnes to return to Raptors lineup on Friday in pre-season game in Washington

Scottie Barnes to return to Raptors lineup on Friday in pre-season game in Washington

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes will return to the Toronto Raptors lineup on Friday. He will start against the Wizards in a pre-season game in Washington, D.C. It will be his first competitive basketball game since he was injured on March 1.
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Ottawa Redblacks sign American quarterback Tyrie Adams to contract extension

Ottawa Redblacks sign American quarterback Tyrie Adams to contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Tyrie Adams to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Adams, 27, hasn't thrown a pass in 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2023 against Edmonton.
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Maple Leafs goalie Woll out for opener against Canadiens, Stolarz to start

Maple Leafs goalie Woll out for opener against Canadiens, Stolarz to start

MONTREAL — Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz will get the start in place of injured Joseph Woll when the Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens to open their NHL season on Wednesday night.
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Ottawa Senators sign goalie Ullmark to four-year contract extension

Ottawa Senators sign goalie Ullmark to four-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a four-year contract extension Wednesday worth US$33 million. The contract has an average annual value of $8.25 million, the NHL team said.
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NHLers discuss long-term injured reserve rules: 'Obviously a loophole in the system'

NHLers discuss long-term injured reserve rules: 'Obviously a loophole in the system'

Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens were dreaming big. The club stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2021 playoffs before sweeping the Winnipeg Jets and besting the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Canada's Fernandez defeats Rakhimova to advance to Round of 16 in Wuhan

Canada's Fernandez defeats Rakhimova to advance to Round of 16 in Wuhan

WUHAN (AP) -- Canada’s Leylah Fernandez battled past Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday to reach the Round of 16 at the Wuhan Open.
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Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs

Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs

CALGARY — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri's book "Dreamer: My Life On The Edge" delves into coach Mike Babcock's handling of players. Kadri's book scheduled for release Oct.
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Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight

Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight

The Edmonton Oilers came up a goal and win short in June of winning the Stanley Cup and breaking Canada's 31-year drought of hoisting the NHL's most coveted trophy.
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