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Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

QUEBEC — A Quebec judge will deliver sentences in July for two former Quebec major junior hockey players who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 at a hotel as their team celebrated a championship win.
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In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
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Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Jennifer Gardiner used to get asked about plans for the future. Her answer was simple — become a professional hockey player. "But that wasn't really an option," she recalled.
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Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

On loan from Switzerland's FC Basel to England's Preston North End, Canadian forward Liam Millar is back on familiar turf. Preston is a 50-kilometre drive from Liverpool, where a teenage Millar started in the academy in 2016.
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Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery next week. Calgary starter Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation from his lower-body injury, the club said Thursday in a statement.
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Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery hopes win in Belfast leads to title shot

Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery hopes win in Belfast leads to title shot

The first question Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffery fielded at media day ahead of Friday's Bellator Champions Series card in Belfast was about his trademark mullet.
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Downhill training canceled at World Cup finals to protect slope before speed races

Downhill training canceled at World Cup finals to protect slope before speed races

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — The men’s and women’s downhill trainings at the World Cup finals were canceled on Thursday.
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U.S.-born CFL prospects Bauman, Dublanko embrace Canadian designation and connections

U.S.-born CFL prospects Bauman, Dublanko embrace Canadian designation and connections

WINNIPEG — Casey Bauman and Joel Dublanko don’t need their new-found dual citizenships to make them feel at home in Canada.
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Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role

Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role

Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame.
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Quiet Superstar: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the face of new Thunder era

Quiet Superstar: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the face of new Thunder era

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City and were renamed the Thunder, the team has had a close connection with the local Boys and Girls Clubs.
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