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Canucks acquire defenceman Cicek, 2024 pick from Sharks for centre Studnicka

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nick Cicek and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, the Sharks received forward Jack Studnicka.

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Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss a significant portion of next season.

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Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit in the neck by puck in Quebec

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit in the neck by a puck during a junior hockey league practice near Montreal earlier this week, police confirmed Friday. The incident occurred at around 7 p.m.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed offensive linemen Brandon Kemp and Jakub Szott, the team announced Friday.

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Jets' Aaron Rodgers 'looks normal' to coach during practice in comeback attempt

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon.

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After 6 years together, Angels move on from Shohei Ohtani's departure for the Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani decided to move 30 miles up the I-5 freeway to the Dodgers, he left several massive holes in the Los Angeles Angels. In the heart of their lineup. At the top of their starting rotation.

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Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season

Dean Spanos has decided he isn't “All In” anymore on Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco leading the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Eustaquio diplomatically disagrees with Herdman's assessment of Canadian men

Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio says he did not see any of the selfishness in the national team that former coach John Herdman referenced in a podcast earlier in the week.

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Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

HALIFAX — A youth basketball association based in the Halifax area has banned all spectators from games this weekend in a bid to stop the antics of abusive fans.

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World juniors the next stop in whirlwind season for 'cerebral' Leafs prospect Minten

Fraser Minten had already played on three different teams two months into the season. His latest stop in a whirlwind campaign could see him wind up with a medal hanging from his neck.

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