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Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

CALGARY — Star captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead a veteran Canadian team at the 2024 women's world hockey championship. Poulin was one of 23 players named to Canada's roster Thursday by Hockey Canada for the tournament April 3-14 in Utica, N.Y.
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Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Joel Edmundson from Capitals for two draft picks

Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Joel Edmundson from Capitals for two draft picks

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals for a pair of draft picks Thursday.
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Simona Halep will return to action at the Miami Open after appealing her doping suspension

Simona Halep will return to action at the Miami Open after appealing her doping suspension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Simona Halep will return to tennis at the Miami Open this month after winning her appeal of a doping suspension and having the penalty reduced from four years to nine months.
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NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday's deadline: 'A whirlwind'

NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday's deadline: 'A whirlwind'

Kevin Shattenkirk knew a deal was coming. Unable to come to terms with the St.
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Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home

Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko was born and raised in Russia, and has spent his NHL career playing in St. Louis, New York and Ottawa. Now he's home — in Florida.
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Harsh Thaker scores second straight century as Canadian cricketers win again

Harsh Thaker scores second straight century as Canadian cricketers win again

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Harsh Thaker hit his second straight century to help Canada defeat Scotland by five wickets Thursday and remain unbeaten after four matches in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play.
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Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine

Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine

When Dawson Marchant steps onto the turf at the University of Waterloo on Friday, it'll be just another workout.
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Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension

Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance. He earned a whole lot more.
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WNBA to hold pre-season game in Edmonton on May 5 amid reports of Toronto expansion

WNBA to hold pre-season game in Edmonton on May 5 amid reports of Toronto expansion

The WNBA is coming back to Canada, just maybe not in the way people had expected.
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Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race

Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race

EDMONTON — With their Pacific Division rivals beefing up before the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers did their best to keep pace.
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