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Blue Jays broadcaster Martinez returns to booth after completion of cancer treatment

Blue Jays broadcaster Martinez returns to booth after completion of cancer treatment

TORONTO — An impromptu receiving line formed by home plate at Rogers Centre as members of the Toronto Blue Jays gathered to welcome back Buck Martinez.
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Jury finds former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault

Jury finds former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen says he's "incredibly relieved" that a jury has found him not guilty of sexual assault. Virtanen wept openly when the verdict was read in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Sport Canada knew of Team Canada sexual assault allegations in 2018

Sport Canada knew of Team Canada sexual assault allegations in 2018

OTTAWA — Michel Ruest, a senior director of Sport Canada, says the federal organization was made aware of an alleged sexual assault involving members of Team Canada’s world junior hockey team in late June 2018, but did not follow up with Hockey Canad
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Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak

Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak

A Quebec mountaineer has died while climbing K2, the world's second highest mountain. Richard Cartier, an experienced climber in his 60s from St-Jérôme, north of Montreal, died climbing the 8,611-metre high mountain located in Pakistan.
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Victims rights advocate Kennedy calls for resignation of Hockey Canada leaders

Victims rights advocate Kennedy calls for resignation of Hockey Canada leaders

Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Scott Smith, his leadership team and the organization's board of directors as scrutiny of the organiza
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Elks acquire punter Jon Ryan from Tiger-Cats in exchange for conditional draft pick

Elks acquire punter Jon Ryan from Tiger-Cats in exchange for conditional draft pick

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks acquired national punter Jon Ryan from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Tuesday. Hamilton will receive a conditional eighth-round pick in the 2023 draft in exchange. Ryan, of Regina, had signed with the Tiger-Cats on July 10.
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Oilers sign forward Jesse Puljujarvi to one-year, $3-million deal

Oilers sign forward Jesse Puljujarvi to one-year, $3-million deal

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a one-year, US$3 million deal on Tuesday. Puljujarvi played 65 games this past season and set career highs in points (36) and assists (22).
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Sharks hire David Quinn as new head coach

Sharks hire David Quinn as new head coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have hired former New York Rangers coach David Quinn as their new head coach.
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Edmonton Oilers add former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to coaching staff

Edmonton Oilers add former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers have added former NHL defenceman Mark Stuart to its coaching staff for the upcoming season. Stuart spent last season coaching at his alma mater, Colorado College.
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CP NewsAlert: Jury finds former Canuck Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault

CP NewsAlert: Jury finds former Canuck Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault

VANCOUVER — A 12-person jury has found former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault. More coming. The Canadian Press
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