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Canadian speedskater Heather McLean just misses out on winning World Cup bronze medal

Canadian speedskater Heather McLean just misses out on winning World Cup bronze medal

HEERENVEEN, NETHERLANDS — Winnipeg's Heather McLean was fourth in a World Cup long-track speedskating event Sunday. McLean posted a time of 37.522 seconds in a women's 500-metre race, finishing just 0.11 seconds from winning a bronze medal.
Canadian bobsleigh teams just miss out on medals at World Cup event

Canadian bobsleigh teams just miss out on medals at World Cup event

KONIGSSEE, Germany — Canadians Christine De Bruin and Sara Villani just missed capturing a medal Sunday in a women's two-man World Cup bobsleigh event. De Bruin, of Stony Plain, Alta., and Villani, of Norval, Ont., posted a time of one minute 42.
Canada's David scores winner as Lille joins Paris Saint-Germain atop French league

Canada's David scores winner as Lille joins Paris Saint-Germain atop French league

RENNES, France — Canadian international Jonathan David scored in the 16th minute to lift Lille to a 1-0 win over Rennes in French Ligue 1 play Sunday.
'I think it'll be a perfect fit': Dubois eager for fresh start with Winnipeg Jets

'I think it'll be a perfect fit': Dubois eager for fresh start with Winnipeg Jets

Pierre-Luc Dubois isn't about to let his final moments with the Columbus Blue Jackets colour his future.
Chelsea, Leicester beat second-tier clubs in FA Cup

Chelsea, Leicester beat second-tier clubs in FA Cup

LONDON — Tammy Abraham scored three times as Chelsea beat Luton 3-1 while Leicester had to rally against another second-tier club before ousting Brentford by the same score to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Elderly fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go on

Elderly fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go on

GREEN BAY, Wis. — An 85-year-old Green Bay Packers fan who has never missed a playoff game at Lambeau Field thought her streak was coming to an end this week until two charitable brothers heard her story.
Heat planning to bring back some fans, with help from dogs

Heat planning to bring back some fans, with help from dogs

MIAMI — The Miami Heat are bringing back some fans, with help from some dogs. The Heat will use coronavirus-sniffing dogs at AmericanAirlines Arena to screen fans who want to attend their games.
Canadian Reece Howden reverts back to aggressive style to win third World Cup event

Canadian Reece Howden reverts back to aggressive style to win third World Cup event

IDRE FJÄLL, SWEDEN — Another day, another World Cup ski cross gold medal for Canadian Reece Howden. The native of Cultus Lake, B.C., captured a second straight World Cup event Sunday and third of the season.
Stastny, Scheifele and Wheeler have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senators

Stastny, Scheifele and Wheeler have three-point nights in 6-3 Jets win over Senators

The Winnipeg Jets got the better of the Ottawa Senators for a third consecutive game, capping off an eventful day for the franchise.
Corey Perry scores in Canadiens debut, Montreal downs Vancouver 5-2

Corey Perry scores in Canadiens debut, Montreal downs Vancouver 5-2

VANCOUVER — Corey Perry scored in his debut for the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday -- even if putting the puck in the back of the net wasn't exactly his aim at the time.