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Willie Jefferson contemplated leaving Winnipeg after Bombers’ CFL playoff disappointments

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Photo: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Willie Jefferson thought long and hard about his decision to re-sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but his hesitation had nothing to do with the prospect of retirement. The soon-to-be 35-year-old pass rusher dismissed any suggestion that he was no longer at the top of his game when addressing the media … Read more

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scores in Game 6 at Dallas after unexpected death of his father

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DALLAS (AP) — Winnipeg top center Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the Jets’ must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series at Dallas on Saturday night, hours after the unexpected death of his father. Scheifele scored his fifth goal of the playoffs 5 1/2 minutes into the second period to give the Jets a … Read more