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Jets, Avs goalies reset after wild Winnipeg win in series opener – Winnipeg

Connor Hellebuyck made sure he did one important thing while winding down Sunday after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The favourite to win this season’s Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie made sure his recovery included replenishing his …

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Blue Jays top Yankees 3-1 in series opener

TORONTO – Every pitch is a process for Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt. He’ll often bend down or talk to himself before locking in and unloading from an arsenal that offers both variety and quality. When his game is on, his weapons can leave opponents handcuffed. The Yankees had no …

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Jays finally back in Toronto for 2024 home opener

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2024 5:00 am Updated April 8, 2024 10:13 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back home. Canada’s only Major League Baseball team plays its 2024 home opener Monday …

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Raptors drop In-Season Tournament opener 108-105

TORONTO – It’s all a matter of putting together a complete 48 minutes of good basketball for the Toronto Raptors. Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, Derrick White scored a late go-ahead three-pointer and the Boston Celtics spoiled Toronto’s In-Season Tournament opener with a 108-105 win on Friday night. The Raptors …

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Raptors look ahead to In-Season Tournament opener

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says he misses Cup competition from his days roaming benches in Europe. He will get a taste of something similar when Toronto hosts the Boston Celtics on Friday in its opener for the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament. The Atlantic Division foes met last Saturday, …

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Maple Leafs look ahead after sloppy opener

TORONTO – Sheldon Keefe left Scotiabank Arena pleased with the result. The Maple Leafs head coach was also far less enthused about how his team got there. Upon further reflection, however, and after breaking down the video, Keefe saw a lot of positives in Toronto’s wild 6-5 shootout victory over …

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Rangers thump Blue Jays 10-4 in series opener

TORONTO – The Texas Rangers struck first in a key series against the Toronto Blue Jays by rolling to a 10-4 victory at Rogers Centre on Monday night. Jonah Heim hit a grand slam and Evan Carter had a solo shot as the Rangers ended Toronto’s three-game winning streak. By …

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Calgary Stampeders win 26-15 at Redblacks home opener

It was far from perfect but the Calgary Stampeders were more than happy to leave the nation’s capital with a win. Calgary spoiled the Ottawa Redblacks’ home opener with a 26-15 victory at TD Place on Thursday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson was the first to admit that there were …

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Bombers home opener more than just a football game – Winnipeg

It’s a big day for Winnipeg football fans. Friday evening marks the home opener for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who kick off their season at IG Field against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers, who fell just shy of winning a third consecutive Grey Cup championship last season, are beginning …

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Winnipeg Ice win series opener in WHL’s Eastern Conference Championship – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Ice won Game 1 for the third straight playoff series. The Ice took the early series lead in the WHL’s Eastern Conference Championship with a 3-0 victory over the Saskatoon Blades in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series at the …

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