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Eighteen members of QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada test positive for COVID-19

Eighteen members of QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada test positive for COVID-19

LONGUEIL — Major junior hockey players operate in an environment where the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus is greater than in the professional leagues, says a health and law expert.
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OHL's return won't happen with bodychecking or other physical contact : MacLeod

OHL's return won't happen with bodychecking or other physical contact : MacLeod

The Ontario Hockey League will have to try to remove physical contact, including bodychecking, if it's to have a 2020-21 season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs select Russian winger Rodion Amirov in first round of NHL draft

Toronto Maple Leafs select Russian winger Rodion Amirov in first round of NHL draft

Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas left it late with Toronto's first-round pick in the NHL's pandemic-delayed draft. It wasn't about the player, but whether or not there was a trade to be made.
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Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur resumes treatment as lung cancer returns

Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur resumes treatment as lung cancer returns

Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur is facing a recurrence of lung cancer, the hospital treating him announced Wednesday.
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Winnipeg Jets lock up defenceman Dylan DeMelo for four years with $12-million deal

Winnipeg Jets lock up defenceman Dylan DeMelo for four years with $12-million deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year extension with an average annual value of US$3 million. The Jets acquired the 27-year-old DeMelo from the Ottawa Senators in February. The native of London, Ont.
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With a year on PGA Tour under his belt, Gligic's sophomore season off to solid start

With a year on PGA Tour under his belt, Gligic's sophomore season off to solid start

A month into his sophomore season on the PGA Tour and Canada's Michael Gligic can already see the difference a year makes. Gligic, from Burlington, Ont.
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Former Dino star Deane Leonard adjusting to life in the SEC with Ole Miss Rebels

Former Dino star Deane Leonard adjusting to life in the SEC with Ole Miss Rebels

It's certainly been an eventful transition for Deane Leonard. The two-time All-Canadian defensive back with the Calgary Dinos is in his first season at Ole Miss.
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Veteran skip McCarville aiming for Scotties return in uncertain season

Veteran skip McCarville aiming for Scotties return in uncertain season

Veteran skip Krista McCarville has the blueprint down for how to approach a limited curling season. Her Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

LOS ANGELES — Back-to-back home runs off back-to-back pitches. The Houston Astros can't miss these days.
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Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message. He grabbed his phone and told the Lakers they were facing a must-win game. “I felt that vibe.
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