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Thunderbirds general manager keeping WHL title repeat hopes modest

Thunderbirds general manager keeping WHL title repeat hopes modest

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell is definitely not boasting about his team's chances of repeating as Western Hockey League champions.
NHL taps new market, plays 1st preseason game in China

NHL taps new market, plays 1st preseason game in China

SHANGHAI — A golden dragon was held aloft on poles by skaters. Kobe Bryant appeared on video. NHL mascots gave the crowd a primer on what this odd game is all about.
Former Wales captain Kingsley Jones named Canadian men's rugby coach

Former Wales captain Kingsley Jones named Canadian men's rugby coach

TORONTO — Kingsley Jones remembers taking Russia to Tbilisi to play Georgia in 2012, the first time the Russian rugby team had been there since the invasion of South Ossettia in 2008.
Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Dominic Moore was caught off guard. In his first pre-season game in his return to the Leafs on Monday, Moore lined up against Ottawa Senators forward Ben Sexton for a faceoff at 4:00 of the first period.
Unbeaten colt Stay Hungry heats into $816,000 Metro Pace on nice roll

Unbeaten colt Stay Hungry heats into $816,000 Metro Pace on nice roll

It's been an impressive harness-racing debut for Stay Hungry. The colt is unbeaten in his first three starts, posting a career-best time of 1:50.
A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

CALGARY — A quick look at what the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames are offering to build a new NHL arena: City of Calgary — an equal three-way split of $185 million each from the city, Flames and a ticket surcharge paid by users for a total of
Lions searching for answers on offence ahead of critical matchup with Tiger-Cats

Lions searching for answers on offence ahead of critical matchup with Tiger-Cats

VANCOUVER — Simply put, Jonathon Jennings can't explain it. The B.C.
NHL PREVIEW: Oilers, Hawks, Jets among intriguing teams to watch this season

NHL PREVIEW: Oilers, Hawks, Jets among intriguing teams to watch this season

Hours before they were to host their very first NHL draft, the Chicago Blackhawks turned their team upside down.
Montreal chosen host city for 2020 world figure skating championships

Montreal chosen host city for 2020 world figure skating championships

Montreal has been selected to host the 2020 world figure skating championships. Skate Canada made the announcement Thursday, saying the event will be held March 16-22, 2020, at the Bell Centre.
Veteran defensive back Grymes returns to Edmonton Eskimos after time in NFL

Veteran defensive back Grymes returns to Edmonton Eskimos after time in NFL

EDMONTON — Aaron Grymes is back with the Edmonton Eskimos. The veteran defensive back re-signed with the CFL club after being among the final cuts of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.