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Chiefs stranded in KC as ice shuts down airport and blizzard-like conditions sweep through Midwest

Chiefs stranded in KC as ice shuts down airport and blizzard-like conditions sweep through Midwest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were stranded at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday as an ice storm shut down operations, preventing their chartered jet from departing for their game against the Broncos on Sunday in Denver.
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Canada tops Slovakia 6-2 in opener at women's U18 world hockey championship

Canada tops Slovakia 6-2 in opener at women's U18 world hockey championship

VANTAA — Canada opened the women's under-18 world hockey championship with a 6-2 win over Slovakia on Saturday.
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Peterman and Gallant beat Homan and Bottcher in mixed doubles curling trials final

Peterman and Gallant beat Homan and Bottcher in mixed doubles curling trials final

LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant cleared a big hurdle Saturday in their quest to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Player proposes to his girlfriend after losing to Barcelona in Copa del Rey. She says 'Yes!'

Player proposes to his girlfriend after losing to Barcelona in Copa del Rey. She says 'Yes!'

BARBASTRO, Spain (AP) — A player from fourth-division club Barbastro lost and won on Saturday. After losing to Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey, Israel García dropped to one knee on the field and asked his girlfriend Pilar to marry him.
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 872 goals and needs 23 to set a new record.
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Hockey Canada CEO Katherine Henderson 'disappointed' by early world junior exit

Hockey Canada CEO Katherine Henderson 'disappointed' by early world junior exit

OTTAWA — Katherine Henderson shares in the disappointment. Hockey Canada's president and CEO adds the national sport organization will do what's necessary to avoid a repeat.
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Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return after six-game injury absence

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return after six-game injury absence

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. Matthews confirmed the news at the morning skate ahead of Toronto's home game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.
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Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce chatted with the Linc — yes, the concrete and steel of the Philadelphia Eagles' home stadium answered him with a pep talk — before the retired All-Pro lineman toured the city in his Eagles helmet car all while dressed
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Olympic champ Sara Hector wins World Cup giant slalom as former leader Federica Brignone falls

Olympic champ Sara Hector wins World Cup giant slalom as former leader Federica Brignone falls

KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Olympic champion Sara Hector won her second women’s World Cup giant slalom of the season on Saturday as Italian skier Federica Brignone fell in the first run. Hector, who was fastest in the first run, finished 1.
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CF Montreal loans forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC, signs midfielder Adedokun

CF Montreal loans forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC, signs midfielder Adedokun

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has loaned forward Matias Coccaro to Atlas FC of Mexico's Liga MX for the rest of the year. The transaction includes a loan fee and a permanent transfer option at its conclusion, the MLS team said in a release.
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