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A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
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NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

NHL players Dubé, Hart, McLeod, Foote charged in 2018 sexual assault case: lawyers

TORONTO — Lawyers for Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dubé, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod and defenceman Cal Foote came forward Tuesday to say their clients have been charged with sexual assault in
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What legal aspects are at play in cases like the one facing world junior players?

TORONTO — Police in London, Ont., are expected to provide an update next week on their investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team.
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Russians to get Olympic bronze medals ahead of Canada skaters despite DQ

Russians to get Olympic bronze medals ahead of Canada skaters despite DQ

GENEVA — Skate Canada said Tuesday it was "extremely disappointed" with the International Skating Union's position on the awarding of medals from the figure skating team competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and will "consider all options to appea
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Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on one-year deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.
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PWHL players look to showcase women's game at NHL all-star weekend

PWHL players look to showcase women's game at NHL all-star weekend

MONTREAL — NHL players don’t typically bring their "A" game to all-star weekend. It’s a chance to relax, have fun and take part in some light competition.
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CPL's York United, Atletico Ottawa bolster rosters by signing Canadian internationals

CPL's York United, Atletico Ottawa bolster rosters by signing Canadian internationals

Canadian Premier League sides York United FC and Atletico Ottawa have bolstered their rosters by signing Canadian internationals Frank Sturing and Kris Twardek, respectively.
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NBA Notebook: Canada's Nembhard, Mathurin show growth for short-handed Pacers in wins

NBA Notebook: Canada's Nembhard, Mathurin show growth for short-handed Pacers in wins

Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin displayed growth that was welcomed by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle last week. With all-star guard Tyrese Haliburton injured and unable to run the Pacers' NBA-leading offence, Nembhard of Aurora, Ont.
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Future of Mathieu Betts major focus as B.C. Lions lay out free agency plans

Future of Mathieu Betts major focus as B.C. Lions lay out free agency plans

SURREY, B.C. — The B.C. Lions have signed several returning players, but as CFL free agency looms, there's one name that remains conspicuously absent from that list: Mathieu Betts.
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Canadian women to hit the road for Pacific Four Series with games in three countries

Canadian women to hit the road for Pacific Four Series with games in three countries

The Canadian women's rugby team will be on the move in the Pacific Four Series this year, with matches in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Fourth-ranked Canada hosted part of last year's tournament, losing 52-21 to No.
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