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Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

Mark Weightman stepping down as president/CEO of CFL's Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Mark Weightman is stepping down as president/CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Weightman will be leaving both roles effective Friday.
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Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

Woodbine, horsemen’s association reach two-year deal to boost purses by $5.7 million

TORONTO — Woodbine's 2025 racing season will begin April 26 after Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) agreed Wednesday on a two-year contract. The deal boosts purses by $5.7 million.
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Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star goaltender has served on competition committees.
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'Along for the ride': Capitals soaking up Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record

'Along for the ride': Capitals soaking up Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record

WINNIPEG — Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in the record book.
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Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season

Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators

NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
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Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday.
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Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 to move within six of topping Gretzky's all-time mark

Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 to move within six of topping Gretzky's all-time mark

WINNIPEG — Alex Ovechkin pumped consecutive one-timers on a power play. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was there to deny both second-period efforts from a spot where the Washington Capitals winger has made a living the last two decades.
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Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal

Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal

WINNIPEG — Scott Arniel was proud the Winnipeg Jets got a takedown in a marquee bout with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
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Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's second goal of the game, scored 3:38 into overtime, gave the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday for their fourth consecutive comeback victory.
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