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Calvin Pickard to start in net for Oilers in Game 5 vs. Canucks

Calvin Pickard to start in net for Oilers in Game 5 vs. Canucks

VANCOUVER — The Canucks and Oilers are taking different approaches to their lineups ahead of Thursday's pivotal Game 5.
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Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is 'trying to hurt someone'

Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is 'trying to hurt someone'

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand wasn't too outraged over the disputed hit he took that's sidelined him for the past two games. Because in his view, hurting players comes with the territory in the postseason.
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'A larger-than-life personality': TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57

'A larger-than-life personality': TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57

TORONTO — Long-time TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen has died, the network announced Thursday. TSN said Dutchyshen died Wednesday at age 57.
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CFL players not overly keen to wear Guardian caps during league games

CFL players not overly keen to wear Guardian caps during league games

GUELPH, Ont. — He missed time last season with a concussion but Toronto Argonauts receiver Tom Nield won't be wearing a Guardian cap in CFL games.
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Messi tops MLS salary list at US$20.45 million, Toronto's Insigne at US$15.4 million

Messi tops MLS salary list at US$20.45 million, Toronto's Insigne at US$15.4 million

Lionel Messi continues to lead Major League Soccer, on the field and off it, with a league-high salary of $20,446,977 (all figures in U.S. dollars) this season.
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Quarterback Kelly formally announces his withdrawal from Toronto Argonauts camp

Quarterback Kelly formally announces his withdrawal from Toronto Argonauts camp

GUELPH, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has formally withdrawn from the CFL club's training camp. Kelly made the announcement Thursday in a statement provided to The Canadian Press.
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Calgary businessman Kien Tran named Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada CEO

Calgary businessman Kien Tran named Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada CEO

Calgary businessman Kien Tran has been named chief executive officer of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and will lead the search for a new high-performance director.
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Local legend Streveler happy to be back in Winnipeg after three seasons in NFL

Local legend Streveler happy to be back in Winnipeg after three seasons in NFL

WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler won’t be flying to football games in a luxury private plane this season, but he’s fine with that.
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Nashville SC fires veteran coach Gary Smith hours after 2-0 win over Toronto FC

Nashville SC fires veteran coach Gary Smith hours after 2-0 win over Toronto FC

Nashville SC has fired coach Gary Smith, just hours after his MLS team defeated Toronto FC 2-0. Nashville (3-4-5) stands 10th in the Eastern Conference and has won two of its last thee matches after a five-game winless streak.
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FIFA urges soccer bodies to mandate racism as an offense. Players to flag abuse with crossed hands

FIFA urges soccer bodies to mandate racism as an offense. Players to flag abuse with crossed hands

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA wants all 211 national federations to mandate racist abuse in soccer as a disciplinary offense, and designate a crossed hands gesture by victims to signal the abuse they get.
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