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Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

TORONTO — The NHL is considering having all seven Canadian teams play the upcoming season in the United States, according to multiple media reports.
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Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on men's FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on men's FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies' remarkable year continued Thursday when he became the first North American player ever to be voted onto the FIFPRO Men's World 11. It was a vote of approval from his peers.
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Star quarterback Mike Reilly reaches settlement, new contract with B.C. Lions

Star quarterback Mike Reilly reaches settlement, new contract with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Quarterback Mike Reilly says he didn't worry about the ins and outs of his contract grievance with the B.C. Lions. After all, the business dealings haven't changed his ultimate goal -- bringing the Grey Cup back to B.C.
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'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

WASHINGTON — Henrik Lundqvist looked straight into the camera and spoke haltingly, the out-of-nowhere news as difficult for him to comprehend as it must have been for fans of the Washington Capitals, his new club, the New York Rangers, his long-time
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Los Angeles FC takes Canadian Raheem Edwards in MLS re-entry draft

Los Angeles FC takes Canadian Raheem Edwards in MLS re-entry draft

Los Angeles FC added to its Canadian content on Thursday, taking wingback/midfielder Raheem Edwards in Stage 1 of the MLS re-entry draft. The 25-year-old from Toronto was out of contract with Minnesota United.
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Vancouver Canucks sign forward Justin Bailey to one-year, two-way contract

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Justin Bailey to one-year, two-way contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract. The 25-year-old appeared in two games with Vancouver last season.
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Raptors borrow from bubble, turn ballroom into "awesome" practice facility

Raptors borrow from bubble, turn ballroom into "awesome" practice facility

There's a large framed photo of Nick Nurse performing on stage with the Arkells hanging in his new glass-walled office at Tampa's JW Marriott.
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Canadian defender Kamal Miller excited to join 'hungry" Montreal Impact

Canadian defender Kamal Miller excited to join 'hungry" Montreal Impact

Emotions overflowed at Kamal Miller's family home in Toronto during the Major League Soccer's expansion draft on Tuesday. Orlando SC had left the 23-year-old defender from Pickering, Ont.
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Lowry's adjusted to playing in Tampa, but says COVID-19 inevitable among players

Lowry's adjusted to playing in Tampa, but says COVID-19 inevitable among players

Despite the countless precautions the NBA has put into place ahead of this bizarre season, include twice-daily testing, Kyle Lowry said it's virtually a given that players will contract COVID-19. And so, flexibility is key.
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Jets sign goaltender Mikhail Berdin to two-year contract extension

Jets sign goaltender Mikhail Berdin to two-year contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Mikhail Berdin to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value in the NHL of US$750,000. The extension is a two-way deal in the 2021-22 season, and a one-way deal in 2022-23.
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