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Patient approach helps Canadian Reece Howden capture World Cup ski cross gold medal

Patient approach helps Canadian Reece Howden capture World Cup ski cross gold medal

IDRE FJALL, SWEDEN. — Being patient paid off handsomely for Canadian Reece Howden on Saturday. After sitting back for most of the final, the 22-year-old from Cultus Lake, B.C., came on to capture the gold medal in a World Cup ski cross competition.
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COVID-19 scare prompts cancellation of Canada-U. S. soccer scrimmage in Florida

COVID-19 scare prompts cancellation of Canada-U. S. soccer scrimmage in Florida

A COVID-19 scare caused Canada's planned scrimmage with the U.S. to be called off Saturday in Bradenton, Fla. The Canadian men had been scheduled to play two 70-minute soccer scrimmages against the Americans.
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Kilduff, Shelly combine to lead Metropolitan squad to 3-0 NWHL win over Toronto Six

Kilduff, Shelly combine to lead Metropolitan squad to 3-0 NWHL win over Toronto Six

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Leila Kilduff scored two first-period goals while Sonjia Shelly stopped 19 shots to lead the Metropolitan Riveters past the Toronto Six 3-0 in National Women's Hockey League action Saturday.
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Winnipeg Jets acquire forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in deal with Columbus Blue Jackets

Winnipeg Jets acquire forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in deal with Columbus Blue Jackets

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers hates to see Patrik Laine go but is excited at what Pierre-Luc Dubois could bring to the Winnipeg Jets.
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Blondin, Dubreuil both claim silver medals at ISU World Cup speedskating competition

Blondin, Dubreuil both claim silver medals at ISU World Cup speedskating competition

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Canadians Ivanie Blondin, Laurent Dubreuil and Heather McLean captured medals Saturday at the ISU World Cup speedskating event. That gives Canada five medals overall at its first World Cup competition of the season.
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Canadian Marion Thenault takes third spot in World Cup freestyle aerials competition

Canadian Marion Thenault takes third spot in World Cup freestyle aerials competition

MOSCOW — Canadian Marion Thenault finished third in a World Cup freestyle ski aerials event Saturday. It was the first career podium finish for the 20-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que.
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Humphries wins another monobob gold, leads 1-2 finish for US

Humphries wins another monobob gold, leads 1-2 finish for US

KOENIGSSEE, Germany — Kaillie Humphries got her second win in as many attempts in a monobob sled this season Saturday, leading a gold-silver finish for USA Bobsled and Skeleton. Humphries, a Canadian now representing the U.S.
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Canadian Katherine Stewart-Jones earns career-best World Cup cross-country ski finish

Canadian Katherine Stewart-Jones earns career-best World Cup cross-country ski finish

LAHTI, FINLAND — Canadian Katherine Stewart-Jones had a career-best 24th place finish Saturday in a women's World Cup cross-country ski event. Stewart-Jones, of Chelsea, Que., posted a time of 41 minutes 8.
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Own goal eliminates FA Cup holder Arsenal at Southampton

Own goal eliminates FA Cup holder Arsenal at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, England — Defending-champion Arsenal was eliminated from FA Cup competition following a 1-0 fourth-round loss Satuday to Southampton. Adding insult to injury was the defeat came the result of Gabriel's own goal.
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No Matthews, No Problem: Minus their star centre, Maple Leafs down Oilers 4-2

No Matthews, No Problem: Minus their star centre, Maple Leafs down Oilers 4-2

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs needed all hands on deck without two-thirds of their top line. Minus both Auston Matthews and Joe Thornton, Toronto didn't miss a beat Friday.
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