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Alouettes look for fifth straight win, playoff clinch, in clash with Roughriders

MONTREAL — With a win on Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Montreal Alouettes could punch their ticket to the 2021 CFL playoffs — but the team is already looking further.

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TFC expects to rest players on weekend ahead of Canadian Championship semifinal

The normal squad rotation from a midweek to a weekend game will likely be taken up a notch Saturday when Toronto FC visits Atlanta United in the penultimate game of a dismal MLS season.

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Toronto Argonauts can earn East Division playoff spot with home win over B.C. Lions

TORONTO — McLeod Bethel-Thompson has a rather unique explanation for the Toronto Argonauts success this season at BMO Field. Dirt, grass and worms.

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Blackhawks sexual assault scandal far from the only one in major sports

An independent investigation into the way the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations against former coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 has rocked the NHL.

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NHL says it will not discipline Jets GM Cheveldayoff in Blackhawks scandal

NEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that the league will not discipline Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, saying he is not responsible for the Chicago Blackhawks' handling of sexual assault allegations against a forme

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Sean Couturier helps Philadelphia Flyers fend off Vancouver Canucks 2-1

VANCOUVER — A quick start gave them the lead, then the Philadelphia Flyers rode the solid goaltending of Martin Jones to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL play Thursday night.

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Allen earns SO, Canadiens end lengthy skid in San Jose 4-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Allen made 45 saves, Mike Hoffman scored for the third straight game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Sharks 4-0 Thursday night for their first victory in San Jose in nearly 22 years.

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Amid scandal, Quenneville resigns as Florida Panthers coach

SUNRISE, Fla.

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Dubois, Connor lift Jets past struggling Kings 3-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, Kyle Connor had three assists and the Winnipeg Jets used a third-period charge to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night.

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OHL Roundup: Porco's three-point performance leads Colts past Wolves 7-3

BARRIE, Ont. — Nicholas Porco scored twice and added an assist to lead the Barrie Colts past the Sudbury Wolves 7-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

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