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Senators on the bubble get chance to make a case in back-to-back games against Habs

Senators on the bubble get chance to make a case in back-to-back games against Habs

OTTAWA — There aren’t a lot of openings on the Ottawa Senators roster, but head coach D.J. Smith still has some decisions to make.
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Canadiens look for answers at blue line, centre ahead of final pre-season week

Canadiens look for answers at blue line, centre ahead of final pre-season week

MONTREAL — Heading into the last week of pre-season, the Montreal Canadiens are still working on filling their two biggest holes — at centre and on the blue line.
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Whitehead in the spotlight as B.C. Lions take on surging Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Whitehead in the spotlight as B.C. Lions take on surging Winnipeg Blue Bombers

VANCOUVER — The spotlight is sure to shine a bit more brightly on Lucky Whitehead this week. The 29-year-old B.C.
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Quebec lifts capacity limits on venues with assigned seating, including for NHL games

Quebec lifts capacity limits on venues with assigned seating, including for NHL games

MONTREAL — Quebec will lift capacity restrictions on venues and events with assigned seating, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Thursday, but he warned that the situation is still fragile and further relaxations won't come until after October.
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Tomori back in England squad after strong displays for Milan

Tomori back in England squad after strong displays for Milan

LONDON (AP) — Canadian-born Fikayo Tomori earned a recall to England's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary, with coach Gareth Southgate saying on Thursday the centre back has been rewarded for impressive performances i
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Speedy Jets forward Ehlers says he worked on explosiveness over summer

Speedy Jets forward Ehlers says he worked on explosiveness over summer

WINNIPEG — Now you see Nikolaj Ehlers, now you don't. Winnipeg Jets fans might miss the speedy winger’s flight path if they blink this season. Ehlers worked on boosting his takeoff during the summer.
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Thomaidis: sense of sadness leaving on low note of pandemic, Olympics

Thomaidis: sense of sadness leaving on low note of pandemic, Olympics

There's a sense of sadness in leaving the job on a low note, but Lisa Thomaidis is also looking forward to coming up for air after nearly a decade of juggling two head coaching jobs.
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Chicago Fire becomes second club to fire manager on eve of visit to Toronto

Chicago Fire becomes second club to fire manager on eve of visit to Toronto

TORONTO — For the second game in a row, Toronto FC will face a club under new management when Chicago Fire FC come to town Sunday. Chicago (7-15-6) fired head coach Raphael Wicky on Thursday.
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Jaden Schwartz scores twice as Kraken edge Flames 4-3 in shootout

Jaden Schwartz scores twice as Kraken edge Flames 4-3 in shootout

CALGARY — Jaden Schwartz scored twice on Wednesday, but his assist is what stood out as the highlight as it helped setup Mark Giordano's goal in his triumphant return to Calgary.
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CPL Roundup: Late goal lifts Cavalry to 3-2 win over FC Edmonton

CPL Roundup: Late goal lifts Cavalry to 3-2 win over FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Daan Klomp played hero Wednesday night, scoring in the 80th minute to give Cavalry FC a 3-2 win over FC Edmonton in Canadian Premier League play.
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