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Canadian women thump South Africa 66-7 in their first outing since Rugby World Cup

MADRID — Fancy Bermudez, a sevens player in her 15s international debut, and Sabrina Poulin each scored two tries as Canada thumped South Africa 66-7 Saturday in its first match since finishing fourth at the Women's Rugby World Cup in November in New

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Jets sign forward Parker Ford to two-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Parker Ford to a two-year, entry-level contract on Saturday. The deal, which is set to begin for the 2023-24 season, carries an average annual value of US$925,000 in the NHL.

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Canada's Evan McEachran claims World Cup silver in slopestyle

SILVAPLANA, Switzerland — Canada's Evan McEachran closed the World Cup slopestyle season with a silver medal on Saturday. The Oakville, Ont., native finished with a score of 93 points. Sweden's Jesper Tjader (94.

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Canada's Gilles, Poirier claim world figure skating bronze in ice dance

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned ice dance bronze at the figure skating world championships on Saturday. The Grand Prix Final champions finished with a total score of 217.88.

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Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors put forth a stellar defensive effort and it led to a decisive victory Friday night. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 32 points and nine assists and the Raptors dominated the Detroit Pistons en route to a 118-97 win.

Mar 24, 2023 10:27 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: ICE edge Wheaties 3-2 in shootout, clinch Scott Munro Memorial Trophy

BRANDON, Man. — Connor McClennon and Zack Ostapchuk each scored in the shootout as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday.

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Canadian Szeryk, Shin, Jutanugarn share lead at Superstition Mountain

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Coyotes minority owner suspended by NHL following arrest

NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Friday following his arrest for domestic violence in Colorado.

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OHL roundup: Christopoulos scores 3 as Spitfires burn Knights 6-3

LONDON, Ont. — Alex Christopoulos scored three goals and added an assist as the visiting Windsor Spitfires defeated the London Knights 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.

Mar 24, 2023 7:59 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Phoenix tame Tigres 7-1 as Roy nets 3 points

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Joshua Roy scored twice and added an assist as the Sherbrooke Phoenix defeated the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 7-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday.

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