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Oilers back end looks sharp with addition of Walman, return of Ekholm

Oilers back end looks sharp with addition of Walman, return of Ekholm

EDMONTON — With a series of trades, the return of an important player and some moves on the blue line, the Edmonton Oilers might have fixed their back end.
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Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers

MONTREAL — Quebec is taking some halting steps toward scrapping interprovincial trade barriers with measures that will reduce red tape for funeral directors, real estate brokers and racehorse owners.
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Future of Sport in Canada Commission deadline extended after federal cabinet shakeup

Future of Sport in Canada Commission deadline extended after federal cabinet shakeup

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission can delay its final recommendations on how to make sport safer after it was granted an extension.
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Canadian rider Michael Woods crashes out of Milano-Torino one-day cycling race

Canadian rider Michael Woods crashes out of Milano-Torino one-day cycling race

TURIN — Canadian cyclist Michael Woods, who won the race in 2019, crashed out of the Milano-Torino one-day race Wednesday.
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Canada's Josee Doyon's mental fortitude moves her up Epson Tour rankings

Canada's Josee Doyon's mental fortitude moves her up Epson Tour rankings

Josee Doyon's second round at the IOA Golf Classic was off to a rough start. She began the day at Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, Fla., near the top of the leaderboard but a triple bogey on the second hole endangered her position.
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4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders' arena

4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders' arena

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off replacing All-Star festivities with a compelling, competitive international tournament has the NHL rethinking what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.
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Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April

Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the league and the Players’ Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1.
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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.
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Canadian teen Mboko through to second round of Miami Open with win over Osorio

Canadian teen Mboko through to second round of Miami Open with win over Osorio

MIAMI — Canadian teen Victoria Mboko continued her impressive start to the 2025 tennis season Wednesday with her first main-draw win at the WTA level. Mboko advanced to the second round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 victory over world No.
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4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders' arena

4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders' arena

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off replacing All-Star festivities with a compelling, competitive international tournament has the NHL rethinking what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.
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