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Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the remainder of the NHL season after sustaining ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that will require surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
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Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night.
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Homan tops Grandy 4-3 in opening draw of Grand Slam's Tour Challenge

Homan tops Grandy 4-3 in opening draw of Grand Slam's Tour Challenge

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Rachel Homan opened the Grand Slam season on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over fellow Canadian Clancy Grandy at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Homan, the defending champion from Beaumont, Alta.
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Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

With rugby tests hard to come by, Canada coach Kingsley Jones is looking forward to seeing his team return to action so soon after a pair of August games in Tonga. Canada will join host Spain, Brazil and the U.S.
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Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return

Canadian cricketers positive about future, citing on-field success and Olympic return

It's been a good year for Canadian cricketers, who have regained their one-day international status and qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.
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Whitecaps talk importance of 'big brother' Ricketts in national player signings

Whitecaps talk importance of 'big brother' Ricketts in national player signings

VANCOUVER — When the Vancouver Whitecaps approached Canadian internationals Sam Adekugbe, Junior Hoillett and Richie Laryea about signing, the trio turned to a friend for advice. That friend? Former Major League Soccer player Tosaint Ricketts.
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Bombers looking to cement top spot in West Division standings

Bombers looking to cement top spot in West Division standings

TORONTO — The West Division's playoff picture could become a lot clearer this week. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (12-4) and B.C. Lions (12-5) are battling for top spot — and home field for the division final Nov.
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Sarault, Dandjinou look to build off nationals at short-track World Cups in Montreal

Sarault, Dandjinou look to build off nationals at short-track World Cups in Montreal

MONTREAL — Olympic speedskater Courtney Sarault was filled with doubt ahead of the Canadian short-track national championships at the end of September. “I went in struggling a little bit mentally,” she said.
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Canada beats Poland and New Zealand to lock down playoff spot at mixed curling worlds

Canada beats Poland and New Zealand to lock down playoff spot at mixed curling worlds

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom — Canada qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed curling championship with wins over Poland and New Zealand on Tuesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his crew out of the Glenmore Curling Club in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que.
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Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award

Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award

Calgary Stampeders receiver Reggie Begelton was named this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award, established in 2013, honours a Stampeders player for his outstanding community service.
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