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Tales of redemption: Canada adds Olympic medals in halfpipe, speedskating, curling

Tales of redemption: Canada adds Olympic medals in halfpipe, speedskating, curling

BEIJING — Cassie Sharpe described her devastating injury and the recovery that followed as going to hell and back. Now the Canadian has another Olympic medal to show for that tumultuous year that took a physical and mental toll.
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Canada's Connolly, Lainesse added to UFC Fight Night card in April

Canada's Connolly, Lainesse added to UFC Fight Night card in April

TORONTO — Canadians Tristan (Boondock) Connelly and Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse have been added to an April 30 UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. Connelly (14-7-0) will face veteran American featherweight Darren (The Damage) Elkins (26-10-0).
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Dmitry Ovchinnikov to three-year, entry-level deal

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Dmitry Ovchinnikov to three-year, entry-level deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Dmitry Ovchinnikov to a three-year, entry-level contract Friday. Ovchinnikov will join the AHL's Toronto Marlies upon the approval of his Canadian work permits.
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Patrick Ewing Jr. named head coach/GM of CEBL's Newfoundland Growlers

Patrick Ewing Jr. named head coach/GM of CEBL's Newfoundland Growlers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Patrick Ewing Jr. will serve as head coach/GM of the Newfoundland Growlers for the franchise's inaugural 2022 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. "Patrick Ewing Jr.
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Canadiens add Nick Bobrov, former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office

Canadiens add Nick Bobrov, former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens added Nick Bobrov and former NHL star Vincent Lecavalier to their front office Friday. Bobrov will serve as co-director of amateur scouting while Lecavalier becomes a special adviser to hockey operations.
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Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger ready for long-awaited UFC debut

Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger ready for long-awaited UFC debut

After earning his UFC contract with a win on Dana White's Contender Series, Alberta bantamweight Chad (The Monster) Anheliger makes his UFC debut Saturday against American Jesse (Sui Generis) Strader on the undercard of a Fight Night card.
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Canadian cricketers open ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier with a win over the Philippines

Canadian cricketers open ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier with a win over the Philippines

MUSCAT, Oman — Matthew Spoors scored a record 108 not out on his senior debut Friday as Canada defeated the Philippines by 118 runs at the ICC 2022 T20 World Cup Qualifier.
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Gushue skips Canada to a bronze medal in men's curling at Beijing Olympics

Gushue skips Canada to a bronze medal in men's curling at Beijing Olympics

BEIJING — Still reeling from a semifinal loss at the Beijing Games, a passing comment from Marc Kennedy helped get the Canadian men's curling team motivated to reach the podium.
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Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil wins silver in men's 1,000 metres in Beijing

Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil wins silver in men's 1,000 metres in Beijing

BEIJING — After just missing the Olympic podium in his signature event, Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil earned a silver medal in a race that wasn't his specialty.
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Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4

Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — J.T. Miller scored with 2:21 remaining in overtime after Vancouver allowed a tying goal in the final second of regulation, giving the Canucks a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
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