Donna Spencer

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CALGARY — The 2025 CFL season will be a proving ground for the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders want to show themselves and their fans that the team has what it takes to get back into the playoffs after falling short of the post-season for the first time in 19 years. There will be unprovens in starting jobs for the Stampeders from the defensive backfield to the return game to punting to offensive short-yardage situations.

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EDMONTON — Calvin Pickard, the lone goalie with a 4-0 record, was among the surprises emerging from the first round of NHL playoffs. Light on previous playoff experience, the 33-year-old from Moncton drew in for Stuart Skinner when the Edmonton Oilers were down 2-0 in their series with the Los Angeles Kings. Pickard and the Oilers won four in a row, including a 6-4 decision at home Thursday to close out the best-of-seven series in Game 6. "It means a lot," Pickard said.