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Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn't wasting any time making it a reality. The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb.

TORONTO — The first year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario has been a whirlwind for NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz. The province's fledgling market celebrates its first anniversary Tuesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5.

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is already investigating sexual allegations detailed in an article reported by La Presse on Monday.

WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will be formed that houses the UFC and WWE brands, with Endeavor Group Holdings Inc.

OTTAWA — A couple of Czech players took pictures of the TD Place arena upon arrival at the world men's curling championship over the weekend. Their coach, Craig Savill, was standing nearby.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames twice battled back from deficits to edge the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Sunday and stay in the NHL playoff hunt. Flames defenceman Michael Stone put his notoriously heavy shot to use for the game-winner.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have known for months that the math was against them. Being eliminated from playoff contention Sunday still stung.

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov was already looking like the Maple Leafs' starting goaltender for Game 1 of the playoffs. Another injury to his oft-hurt crease partner might have cemented the Russian's status as Toronto's No. 1 option in a few weeks time.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck thinks the Winnipeg Jets are starting to turn the corner at the right time.