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NBA Notebook: Murray's short return serves as reminder of Nuggets' power

NBA Notebook: Murray's short return serves as reminder of Nuggets' power

Jamal Murray's return to the Denver Nuggets was brief, but it sure helped while it lasted. The guard from Kitchener, Ont.
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Goals, goals and more goals: Canada captain Christine Sinclair by the numbers

Goals, goals and more goals: Canada captain Christine Sinclair by the numbers

VANCOUVER — Tuesday's friendly against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium marked Christine Sinclair's international farewell. A look at Sinclair, by the numbers, going into her final outing: Goals: 190. Appearances: 330. Goal No.
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Herdman remembers Sinclair's 'very, very special' game at London Olympics

Herdman remembers Sinclair's 'very, very special' game at London Olympics

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's resume features a record-long list of goals and plenty of highlights, but perhaps none more memorable than the 2012 London Olympics semifinal against the United States.
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Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting

Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting

TORONTO — When Dan Shulman was a first-year mathematics student at the University of Western Ontario, the self-described 'sports nut' thought he might give sports writing a try.
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NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1

NHL roundup: Couturier scores in OT to lift Flyers over Pens 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 National Hockey League victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored in regulation for Philadelphia.
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Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

Anderson snaps 27-game goal drought as Canadiens hang on for 4-2 win over Kraken

MONTREAL — A whole bunch of Montreal Canadiens forwards got the monkey off their backs Monday night, but Josh Anderson probably felt the most relief of all — even if he didn't beat a goalie to score.
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Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

Brossoit, Ehlers shine as Jets edge Hurricanes 2-1

Winnipeg goaltender Laurent Brossoit simply stoned the opposing firepower.
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Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair.
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Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston

Turnbull scores three as Toronto opens PWHL scrimmages with 5-3 win over Boston

UTICA, N.Y. — Blayre Turnbull scored the game's first three goals as Toronto beat Boston 5-3 on Monday to open the Professional Women's Hockey League's pre-season scrimmages. Sarah Nurse and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto.
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Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February.
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