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Possible sanctions beyond case for hockey players facing 2018 sex assault charges

The five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team facing sexual assault charges also have the potential to encounter further sanctions regardless of the outcome of their case.

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Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title.

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Newly crowned UFC champion Raquel Pennington shoots back at Sean Strickland

Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Raquel (Rocky) Pennington shot back at former middleweight title-holder Sean Strickland on Wednesday for sexist, demeaning comments at UFC 297 in Toronto.

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A list of Alberta's new policies on gender and sexuality

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has posted a video to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announcing several new policies and guidelines dealing with gender and sexuality.

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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin shares surprise at team success

VANCOUVER — Patrik Allvin admits to being a little surprised at the Vancouver Canucks' success this NHL season.

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Formula One rejects Michael Andretti's bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built

After a six-month review, Formula One announced Wednesday that it had rejected a bid by Andretti Global and General Motors to expand the grid for the 2025 season and said it believed the team would have been incapable of being competitive in the inte

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Five pro hockey players facing sex assault charges expected to plead not guilty

Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team are expected to plead not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault, according to statements from their lawyers.

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Herdman likes what he sees in TFC but says he expects more new faces to come in

Toronto FC coach John Herdman liked what he saw in a intrasquad game at training camp last Saturday.

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Los Angeles acquires Kia Nurse, fourth-overall pick from Seattle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Canadian guard Kia Nurse from Seattle on Wednesday along with the Storm's fourth-overall pick in April's WNBA draft. In exchange, the Sparks will send their 2026 first-round pick to Seattle.

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Mississauga Steelheads announce plan to move to neighbouring Brampton

TORONTO — It appears Brampton will get another shot at hosting an Ontario Hockey League franchise.

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