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NFL commentator Boomer Esiason ruffles feathers with criticism of both Streveler, CFL

Jake Thomas figured former teammate Chris Streveler had a free play. Troy Hill retuned a Streveler interception 84 yards for a touchdown Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a crucial 18-7 victory over Arizona on Sunday.

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Quebec gives Canadiens approval to play, while Manitoba shows support for plan

MONTREAL — Quebec is the third province to approve NHL games this season in Canada, leaving Manitoba and Ontario as the only jurisdictions not to announce a final decision.

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NHL notebook: Thornton feels like a kid again ... Habs give thumbs-up to new faces

New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton says he feels a lot younger since joining his new squad.

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Four members of Manchester City women's team test positive for COVID-19

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Manchester City, home to Canadian international Janine Beckie, says four members of its women's team have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Former Impact midfielder Shamit Shome returns home, signs with FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Canadian international midfielder Shamit Shome, who made 45 MLS appearances for the Montreal Impact, has signed with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League. The 23-year-old is returning home.

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Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers have fired coach Anthony Lynn less than two seasons after he led the franchise to the playoffs.

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Canada's Alphonso Davies named to L'Equipe's world team of the year in 2020

Canadian star Alphonso Davies earned another honour Monday, named to L'Equipe's world team of the year for 2020.

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Semifinal day at the world juniors sees Canada meet Russia while U.S. plays Finland

Team Canada is set to meet Team Russia at the first of two semifinal games at the world junior men's hockey championship in Edmonton today.

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Jets fire coach Adam Gase after 2 seasons of failed offence

NEW YORK — Adam Gase came to New York with high hopes he would be the perfect fit to help quarterback Sam Darnold take the next step in his development and boost the Jets' offence . And lead the team back to the post-season .

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Calgary Flames get to work in short training camp for shortened NHL season

CALGARY — Who will be the regular defensive partner of Flames captain Mark Giordano in a shortened season? It's among many questions that need to be answered in a short Calgary Flames training camp that began Sunday. T.J.

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