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Bell MTS Centre, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

Bell MTS Centre, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

A deal between Canada Life Assurance Co. and the owner of the Winnipeg Jets will see the hockey team's home arena renamed to the Canada Life Centre.
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Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel

Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East's largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of $5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Here's a list of Canadian NHL arena name sponsors

Here's a list of Canadian NHL arena name sponsors

The Winnipeg Jets will play their home games at the Canada Life Centre starting July 1, when the insurance provider begins its 10-year contract at the arena currently known as Bell MTS Place.
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Canadiens take 4-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup semifinal opener

Canadiens take 4-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup semifinal opener

LAS VEGAS — The uphill climb facing the Montreal Canadiens just got a little steeper.
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Vlad Jr homers to tie it, Red Sox top Blue Jays in 9th, 2-1

Vlad Jr homers to tie it, Red Sox top Blue Jays in 9th, 2-1

BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a line drive off the Green Monster in the bottom of the ninth inning after Vladimir Guerrero homered to tie it in the top half, and the Boston Red Sox bounced back from their worst loss of the season to beat the Toront
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Canada looks to finish job against Haiti, move into final World Cup qualifying round

Canada looks to finish job against Haiti, move into final World Cup qualifying round

Defender Alistair Johnston knows his Canadian World Cup qualifying history — and what dispatching Haiti on Tuesday would mean.
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Ontario accelerates return-to-play plans for professional, elite-amateur sports

Ontario accelerates return-to-play plans for professional, elite-amateur sports

TORONTO — Top tier athletes in Ontario can expect to be back in action by the end of the summer. Ontario said it has accelerated its return-to-play plan for professional and elite amateur leagues as the province loosens COVID-19 restrictions.
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Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England

Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England

Matt Heaton of Rugby ATL and Ben LeSage and Lucas Rumball of the Toronto Arrows will co--captain Canada for rugby test matches next month in Wales and England. Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named 30 members of his 32-man travelling party.
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AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers.
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Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil

Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil

CARTAGENA, Spain — Posting a fourth straight clean sheet, Canada played Brazil to a scoreless draw Monday in its last outing before coach Bev Priestman names her Olympic roster.
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