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NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout

PORTLAND. Ore. (AP) — Alex Callens converted his penalty kick and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title in a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

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Canadian women's pursuit team wins World Cup gold in Calgary, Howe takes silver

CALGARY — Canada won gold in the women's team pursuit Saturday at the Olympic Oval while Connor Howe won his first individual long-track World Cup speedskating medal by taking silver in the men's 1,500 metres.

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Friends to foes and friends again as Canadian women's hockey team downs PWHPA 5-1

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team's 5-1 win over the PWHPA all-stars Saturday was a win-win in the eyes of Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford.

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Bombers pivot Collaros will think about game but also be thankful for opportunity

HAMILTON — Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros' football brain will be hard at work in advance of Sunday's Grey Cup. But he will also be quietly giving thanks before taking the field against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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Tkachuk scores first career hat trick as Senators shut out Lightning 4-0

OTTAWA — As much as Brady Tkachuk enjoyed getting his first career hat trick, he felt bad stealing Anton Forsberg’s thunder.

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Veteran presence has certainly helped Blue Bombers make another Grey Cup appearance

HAMILTON — Familiarity shouldn't be an issue for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. The Bombers will attempt to secure a second straight CFL title when they face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Grey Cup game.

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After surgery, defensive lineman Ted Laurent visits Ticat teammates ahead of Grey Cup

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a boost on the eve of Sunday's Grey Cup when influential defensive lineman Ted Laurent, ruled out after undergoing an emergency appendectomy, took part in a team meeting.

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Ticat offensive line back intact after season of injury and moving parts

HAMILTON — Injuries and a revolving cast made for a challenging season up front for Hamilton. Ticat quarterbacks were sacked 40 times, tied for second-worst in the league. In contrast, the Winnipeg offensive line allowed a league-low 16 sacks.

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Grey Cup holds special place in Bombers head coach O'Shea's heart

HAMILTON — The Grey Cup game is always special to Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea. The 51-year-old North Bay, Ont.

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Canada's Brittany Phelan takes silver in Ski Cross World Cup

VAL THORENS, France — Canada's Brittany Phelan won silver at the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup on Saturday. Phelan, from Mont-Tremblant, Que., finished behind Sweden's Sandra Naeslund in the big final.

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