National Sports

Future of Canadian short track in good hands with Dandjinou, says Hamelin

MONTREAL — William Dandjinou was turning heads among short-track speedskating legends long before he started picking up gold medals on the world stage.

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New York Sirens sign top pick Sarah Fillier to a 1-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York Sirens have signed No. 1 pick Sarah Fillier to a one-year contract.

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Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis earns sixth nomination for CPL coach of the year

Another year, another Canadian Premier League coach of the year nomination for Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis.

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A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn't make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland's players take the ice on Friday. They started all of them.

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Ex-Sens forward Alex Formenton files $20.5M suit against former agent, Newport Sports

TORONTO — Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has filed a lawsuit against his former representatives. The $20.5 million lawsuit names agent Wade Arnott and player agency Newport Sports Management Inc.

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Forge FC looks to dispatch Atletico Ottawa, return to Canadian Premier League final

After a rare playoff setback, defending champion Forge FC hopes Saturday's matchup with visiting Atletico Ottawa is just a short detour en route to the Nov. 9 Canadian Premier League title game. No.

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Makar named NHL's first star for October; Michkov grabs rookie honours

NEW YORK — Cale Makar has been named the NHL's first star for October.

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Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to semifinal at Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is moving on to the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open following a 6-1, 7-6 (9) win over American Bernarda Pera on Friday.

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Man United hires Amorim as manager from Nov. 11 in a gamble by the fading English power

Manchester United hired Ruben Amorim on Friday, gambling on a manager unproven in Europe’s top leagues to turn around the fortunes of the fading English power.

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Hana Wakimoto maintains her lead after the 2nd round of the LPGA Japan tournament

SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Hana Wakimoto shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to maintain her lead after the second round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic.

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