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Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it

Canada captain Christine Sinclair: As special off the field as she is on it

VANCOUVER — Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper. "It was a baby program. It was really nothing to inherit," he said.
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A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark

TORONTO — A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent.
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Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend

Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. — Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thérèse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant’s first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating — and hopes it’s here to stay.
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Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week

Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and .
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Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator

Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before parting ways with the team on Aug.
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Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC

Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC

ST. LOUIS — Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027.
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IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions

IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions

The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on a recommendation of its medical committee.
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From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair

From tattoos to music, some facts about Canada captain Christine Sinclair

Captain Christine Sinclair calls time on her international career on Tuesday with a final game against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium. Some facts about the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.: -- The first concert she attended was the Spice Girls.
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Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension

Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to begin in the 2024-25 season.
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Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Sunday's Scoreboard NHL Boston 3 Columbus 1 Los Angeles 4 Colorado 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago 1 N.Y.
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