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Slafkovsky 'headed to a nice destination' despite hitting traffic with Canadiens

Slafkovsky 'headed to a nice destination' despite hitting traffic with Canadiens

MONTREAL — A little gridlock won't stop Juraj Slafkovsky from reaching his destination as a talented player in the NHL, if you ask Martin St. Louis.
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Referees union labels Whitecaps head coach's comments post-game 'disgusting'

Referees union labels Whitecaps head coach's comments post-game 'disgusting'

VANCOUVER — The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team's playoff elimination on the weekend.
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Blue Jays extend qualifying offer to third baseman Matt Chapman

Blue Jays extend qualifying offer to third baseman Matt Chapman

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have extended a qualifying offer to third baseman Matt Chapman for next season. Chapman will have until Nov. 14 to accept the offer.
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Former Canadian skating coach Richard Gauthier sentenced to 12 months for sex assault

Former Canadian skating coach Richard Gauthier sentenced to 12 months for sex assault

MONTREAL — A renowned Canadian pairs skating coach was sentenced on Monday to 12 months in jail for sexual assault and gross indecency against a teenage athlete in the 1980s.
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Canadian international 'keeper Kailen Sheridan named to NWSL's second all-star team

Canadian international 'keeper Kailen Sheridan named to NWSL's second all-star team

Canadian international goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has been named to the NWSL second all-star team.
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Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he wants to remain with Ticats

Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he wants to remain with Ticats

HAMILTON — And now the waiting begins for Bo Levi Mitchell. The veteran quarterback's future remains Hamilton's biggest question mark heading into the off-season.
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Senators coach Smith defends captain Tkachuk for calling out booing fans

Senators coach Smith defends captain Tkachuk for calling out booing fans

Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith came to the defence of his captain on Monday. Asked about Brady Tkachuk's post-game comments calling out Senators fans for booing during Saturday's 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay, Smith said the forward "loves Ottawa.
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Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes tops NHL's three stars of the week

Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes tops NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes has been named the NHL's first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games.
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OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE

OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE

TORONTO — The OMERS pension plan has acquired a five per cent indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for US$400 million. The investment comes through a 20 per cent direct stake in Kilmer Sports Inc.
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Canada ready for challenge of opening BJK Cup Finals against host Spain

Canada ready for challenge of opening BJK Cup Finals against host Spain

An up-and-down tennis season has left Leylah Fernandez preaching the value of patience as she gets ready to lead the Canadian team at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. "I just want (the) results to come in quickly," Fernandez said of her game.
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