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Big goaltending moves were again hard to come by at the NHL trade deadline

All season, Tom Fitzgerald has been looking to upgrade the goaltending situation for the New Jersey Devils. Those talks went nowhere until Friday, when they were the most active NHL team in that department.

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First trade deadline for Ottawa GM Steve Staios is relatively quiet

OTTAWA — Steve Staios’s first NHL trade deadline as general manager of the Ottawa Senators was a relatively quiet one. With his team set to miss the playoffs for a seventh straight year Staios made just one trade and acquired one player off waivers.

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Ottawa receiver Gendron among players to secure berths to CFL national combine

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — It wasn't his best performance, but it was good enough to earn Nicholas Gendron a spot in the CFL's national combine.

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Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week

EDMONTON — Through the first half of the season, the word from Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland didn’t change.

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Winnipeg Jets get Toffoli, Miller from New Jersey Devils in separate trades for picks

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets made two deals with the New Jersey Devils ahead of the NHL's trade deadline, getting veteran winger Tyler Toffoli and defenceman Colin Miller in separate transactions.

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Christiaan Esterhuizen named coach of Pacific Pride and Canada under-20 rugby team

Christiaan Esterhuizen has been appointed head coach of both the Canadian under-20 rugby team and the Pacific Pride academy.

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Canada's Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title

For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer. The Brooklyn, N.S.

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Lukes' two-run triple leads Blue Jays to 2-1 spring training win over Yankees

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Nathan Lukes had a two-run triple and Chris Bassitt had a strong start as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 2-1 in spring training action Friday. The Blue Jays got two of their three hits in a decisive sixth inning.

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Herdman says Toronto FC knows it will take time to win back supporters' trust

TORONTO — After collecting four points in two road outings, Toronto FC opens the home half of the MLS season Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Mar 8, 2024 1:36 PM Read more >

2010 NL MVP Joey Votto agrees to non-roster invite with hometown Blue Jays

TORONTO — Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media.

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