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Jacques Martin returns to Senators as senior adviser to coaching staff

Jacques Martin returns to Senators as senior adviser to coaching staff

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are turning to their history in hopes of securing a brighter future. The Senators announced Wednesday that former head coach Jacques Martin is joining D.J. Smith's staff as a senior adviser.
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Indy's Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation

Indy's Al-Quadin Muhammad gets 6-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance violation

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL has suspended Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.
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Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson victorious to open World Beach Pro Tour final

Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson victorious to open World Beach Pro Tour final

DOHA, Qatar — Toronto's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened the World Beach Pro Tour finals Wednesday by sweeping Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng of the United States. The Canadian duo ranked fourth in the world knocked off the No.
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Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks

Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursday night at home against the San Jose Sharks.
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NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'

NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'

Charlie McAvoy is happy to have it in his tool belt. The art of landing a reverse hit — when a player, usually a defenceman, with the puck initiates contact before an opponent looking to do the same — is fairly straightforward.
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Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season

Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season

TORONTO — Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg's season is over.
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'We're not going to back up:' Milanovich takes over the reins in Hamilton

'We're not going to back up:' Milanovich takes over the reins in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Scott Milanovich has long been aware of the fierce support for the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats as both an adversary and as part of the family.
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Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams

Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams

CHICAGO (AP) — Asked how he processes losing, Connor Bedard recalled one of his seasons with the Regina Pats — his junior hockey team in Canada. He didn't have to look back very far. After all, the rookie center just turned 18 in July.
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Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione wins Hall of Fame’s Frick Award for broadcasting excellence

Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione wins Hall of Fame’s Frick Award for broadcasting excellence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Castiglione, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer for 41 years, won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting on Wednesday.
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Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face

Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face

VANCOUVER — Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outings since a disappointing World Cup.
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