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NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

The themes for the 2021 NFL draft were many, starting with the quarterbacks. Then, of course, was an actual live draft with players and fans on hand.
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Lindholm scores twice as Calgary Flames defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

Lindholm scores twice as Calgary Flames defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

EDMONTON — An aggressive style and timely goaltending paid off for the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The effort also improved their chances of catching Montreal for the final playoff spot in the North Division.
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Matthews scores again, Sandin impresses as Leafs down Canucks 4-1

Matthews scores again, Sandin impresses as Leafs down Canucks 4-1

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe saw an opportunity to give some of his veteran workhorses a breather.
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Germany cleared to participate in world women's curling championship

CALGARY — Team Germany has been medically cleared to compete at the 2021 World Women's Curling Championship after two positive COVID-19 tests earlier in the week.
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Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald wins PFL debut via first-round submission

Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald wins PFL debut via first-round submission

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
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David Gustafsson scores winner, Moose edge Heat 2-1 in overtime

WINNIPEG — David Gustafsson scored at 3:15 of overtime as the Manitoba Moose edged the Stockton Heat 2-1 on Thursday in American Hockey League play. Mikhail Berdin made 20 saves while Bobby Lynch had a second-period goal for the Moose (15-11-3).
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Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron "B.J." Seaman dead at 97

CALGARY — Byron Seaman, one of the founding owners of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 97. Byron James "B.J.
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De Grasse launches initiative to get cooped up Canadian kids out and running

De Grasse launches initiative to get cooped up Canadian kids out and running

After a crazy few months of being locked out of weight rooms, and scouring the neighbourhood for grass fields to train on, Andre De Grasse says he can handle any COVID-19 restrictions the Tokyo Olympics throw at him.
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Hamilton reverts to pursuit of 2030 Commonwealth Games, Victoria interested in 2026

Hamilton resumed its quest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games a century after the first edition was held in that city, and abandoned a bid for 2026.
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Ryan Miller's time: Ducks goalie to retire at end of season

Ryan Miller's time: Ducks goalie to retire at end of season

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Miller smiled and choked up a bit when he considered how his career as the winningest American-born goalie in professional hockey history almost never happened.
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