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Bills fan killed near Dolphins' stadium after last weekend's game, police say

Bills fan killed near Dolphins' stadium after last weekend's game, police say

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Police in South Florida say a man fatally shot a 30-year-old Buffalo Bills fan during an altercation near Hard Rock Stadium after the Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins in the final regular season game.
Former Canadian world champ John (Darth Maple) Part looks to get back on darts tour

Former Canadian world champ John (Darth Maple) Part looks to get back on darts tour

MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom — Canada's John (Darth Maple) Part, a three-time world champion looking to return to the Professional Darts Corp. circuit, has advanced to the final stage of PDC Qualifying School. The 57-year-old from Oshawa, Ont.
NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

TORONTO — Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to help current players lower their guard about mental health.
Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year

Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton is sticking around Calgary for another year. A league source said Wednesday the veteran receiver and Calgary Stampeders have agreed to a new contract that will keep Begelton in Alberta through the 2025 season.
Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game

Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has rescheduled a game between Ottawa and Boston that was cancelled last Friday because of inclement weather.
Canada to face Swiss in U18 women's hockey quarterfinals after hosts lose to Slovakia

Canada to face Swiss in U18 women's hockey quarterfinals after hosts lose to Slovakia

ZUG, Switzerland — Canada will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the under-18 world women's hockey championship after the host nation lost 2-1 in overtime to Slovakia on Wednesday to conclude group-stage play.
Ice dancer Sorensen exits Canadian championship amid sexual assault allegations

Ice dancer Sorensen exits Canadian championship amid sexual assault allegations

Canadian ice dancing champion Nikolaj Sorensen, who is under investigation for alleged sexual assault, and his skating partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry have withdrawn from this week’s Canadian figure skating championships in Calgary.
Ken Klee happily trades Costa Rican vacation for coaching pro women's hockey team in Minnesota

Ken Klee happily trades Costa Rican vacation for coaching pro women's hockey team in Minnesota

Ken Klee was supposed to be vacationing with his wife and friends in sunny Costa Rica, but instead found himself wandering a Target store stocking up on the basics in the middle of a Twin Cities' winter.
Majority of Proline bettors had Wolverines winning U.S. college football title

Majority of Proline bettors had Wolverines winning U.S. college football title

The Michigan Wolverines' defeat of the Washington Huskies to capture the U.S. college football championship brought a smile to the face of many Proline bettors Monday night. Michigan capped an unbeaten season with a 34-13 victory over Washington.
Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Ilya Samsonov from their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday. The Leafs placed the struggling Samsonov on waivers Dec. 31. He cleared the next day and was sent to the Toronto Marlies.