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Veteran Edmonton offensive lineman announces his CFL retirement

Veteran Edmonton offensive lineman announces his CFL retirement

EDMONTON — Veteran Canadian offensive lineman Matt O'Donnell retired Thursday after nine seasons with the Edmonton Elks. The towering six-foot-11, 350-pound O'Donnell appeared in 130 career CFL regular-season games with Edmonton (2012-19, 2021).
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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran linebacker Larry Dean to extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran linebacker Larry Dean to extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American linebacker Larry Dean to a contract extension Thursday. Dean didn't play in 2021 after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during a workout prior to the start of training camp.
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Pat Verbeek hired as Anaheim Ducks' new general manager

Pat Verbeek hired as Anaheim Ducks' new general manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks announced Thursday that Verbeek would replace Bob Murray, who resigned Nov.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Canadian Johnny Augustine to two-year deal

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Canadian Johnny Augustine to two-year deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian running back Johnny Augustine to a two-year contract extension Thursday. The five-foot-nine, 199-pound Augustine was scheduled to become a CFL free agent Tuesday. Augustine, 28, of Welland, Ont.
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Bayern Munich says Davies is fine but "bored" as he recovers from myocarditis

Bayern Munich says Davies is fine but "bored" as he recovers from myocarditis

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann says Canadian star Alphonso Davies is fine but bored as he recovers from myocarditis following a bout with COVID-19. Bayern said Jan.
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Veteran defensive lineman Wynn staying put with Ticats

Veteran defensive lineman Wynn staying put with Ticats

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American defensive tackle Dylan Wynn to a two-year contract Thursday. Wynn was slated to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.
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Discovery, BT in talks over British pay-TV partnership

Discovery, BT in talks over British pay-TV partnership

LONDON (AP) — The pay-TV sports market in Britain could be shaken up after media companies Discovery and BT Group said Thursday they were in exclusive discussions about forming a partnership.
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Canada downs El Salvador, keeps rolling in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying

Canada downs El Salvador, keeps rolling in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Captain Atiba Hutchinson, on the verge of his 39th birthday, and young gun Jonathan David ensured unbeaten Canada kept rolling towards Qatar 2022.
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WHL Roundup: Regina Pats beat Saskatoon Blades 5-4

WHL Roundup: Regina Pats beat Saskatoon Blades 5-4

REGINA, Sask. - Two goals from star centre Connor Bedard weren't enough for the Regina Pats as they fell 5-4 to the Saskatoon Blades.
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Tanev's 4-point game leads Calgary to 4-2 win over Arizona

Tanev's 4-point game leads Calgary to 4-2 win over Arizona

GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) — Christopher Tanev scored the go-ahead goal and had three assists, Blake Coleman scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
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