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Jaromir Jagr's NHL journey began in Pittsburgh. It will end with the club retiring his No. 68

Jaromir Jagr's NHL journey began in Pittsburgh. It will end with the club retiring his No. 68

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaromir Jagr's familiar No. 68 is heading to the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday they will retire Jagr's number before a visit from the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 18.
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World figure skating champion Shoma Uno takes control in Cup of China

CHONGQING, China (AP) — Two-time world champion Shoma Uno of Japan showed no signs of rust on his return to competitive figure skating on Friday, dominating the men’s short program at the Cup of China.
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Female hockey coach facing sexual assault charges after allegedly exploiting player

Female hockey coach facing sexual assault charges after allegedly exploiting player

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg hockey coach is facing a slew of charges after police allege she sexually assaulted and exploited a player.
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Smashing Success: Canadian teen Stakusic breaks out on big stage at BJK Cup

Smashing Success: Canadian teen Stakusic breaks out on big stage at BJK Cup

When longtime tennis coach Mike Thomson started working with Canada's Marina Stakusic during her junior days, he could tell almost immediately that she had tremendous potential.
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Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals

Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals

TORONTO — Even though Helen Kelesi is bedridden with the flu, the retired Canadian tennis legend will be cheering on Leylah Fernandez and Canada in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday.
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Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final

Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final

Darnell Sankey has been here before. Sankey and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final Saturday.
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After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"

After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"

Toronto FC's end-of-season availability came with a clear message Friday from new coach John Herdman. Enough is enough and things have to change. "John has sent a very clear message that we're not going to look back and we're going to go forward.
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Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite

Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite

It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023.
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Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

TORONTO — They're only the second CFL team ever to register 16 wins in a season but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts aren’t done yet. And the Argos have a precedent of how a 16-win campaign can lead to naught.
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Canada's Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at World Cup speedskating stop in Japan

Canada's Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at World Cup speedskating stop in Japan

OBIHIRO, Japan — The speed is still there for Ivanie Blondin. The Ottawa speedskater picked up where she left off last season, skating to gold medal in the mass start at the long-track World Cup season opener Friday in Obihiro, Japan.
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