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Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios

Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios

OTTAWA — For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada’s capital.
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Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place.
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Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, who led Pens to 2009 Stanley Cup win, dead at 62

Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, who led Pens to 2009 Stanley Cup win, dead at 62

SAINT PAUL — Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup title in 2009, has died. He was 62. Shero's passing was first announced by the Minnesota Wild. No cause of death was provided.
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Canadian goaltender Kristen Campbell to get first world championship start

Canadian goaltender Kristen Campbell to get first world championship start

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Goaltender Kristen Campbell will start for Canada in its women's world hockey championship opener Thursday against Finland.
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Ontario open to compromise with Toronto on bike lane removals

Ontario open to compromise with Toronto on bike lane removals

TORONTO — Ontario is open to a compromise with the City of Toronto on plans to remove three bicycle lanes, the transportation minister's office said.
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Nova Scotia video game studio looks to make golf more accessible in 'PGA Tour 2K25'

Nova Scotia video game studio looks to make golf more accessible in 'PGA Tour 2K25'

Golf is never far from Josh Muise's mind, no matter the weather in Lunenburg, N.S.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted a $7-million operating profit last season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The community-owned franchise released its 2024 annual report, which also included a $7.
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Canadian men to train in Halifax ahead of four-team Canadian Shield event in June

Canadian men to train in Halifax ahead of four-team Canadian Shield event in June

Canada will train in Halifax ahead of the Canadian Shield soccer tournament in June in Toronto.
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'It's never easy watching': NHLers on the mental toll of injuries

'It's never easy watching': NHLers on the mental toll of injuries

Max Pacioretty had just torn his right Achilles tendon for the second time in less than a year.
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Sweden defeats Germany to open women’s hockey worlds

Sweden defeats Germany to open women’s hockey worlds

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 to open the women’s hockey world championship on Wednesday. Hanna Thuvik scored the first goal of the tournament 10:34 into the opening period for Sweden.
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