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NEW YORK – Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with nine points over four games last week.

Reinhart had four goals, five assists and a plus-seven rating to help the Stanley Cup champions post a 3-0-1 record on the week and move into first place in the Atlantic Division.

New York Rangers left-winger Artemi Panarin took the second star and Minnesota Wild goaltenderFilip Gustavsson was the third star.

Panarin had eight points (4-4) over three games.

Gustavsson became the 15th goalie in NHL history to score a goal and had a 1.00 goals-against average and .962 save percentage over a pair of victories.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2024.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson won’t finish the season as Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the second straight year.

He’s injured again, and the Browns have new problems.

Watson ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the first half of Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati, collapsing as he began to run and leading some Browns fans to cheer while the divisive QB laid on the ground writhing in pain.

The team feared Watson’s year was over and tests done Monday confirmed the rupture. The Browns said Watson will have surgery and miss the rest of the season but “a full recovery is expected.”

Watson was injured on a noncontact play in the second quarter of Cleveland’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals and carted off the field in tears.

It’s the second significant injury in two seasons for Watson, who broke the glenoid (socket) bone in his throwing shoulder last year after just six starts.

The 29-year-old went down Sunday without being touched on a draw play late in the first half. His right leg buckled and Watson crumpled to the turf. TV replays showed his calf rippling, consistent with an Achilles injury.

He immediately put his hands on his helmet, clearly aware of the severity of an injury similar to the one Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sustained last year.

As he was being assisted by the team’s medical staff and backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson grabbed a ball to begin warming up, there was some derisive cheers and boos from the stands in Huntington Bank Field.

Cleveland fans have been split over Watson, who has been accused of being sexually inappropriate with women.

The reaction didn’t sit well with several Watson’s teammates, including star end Myles Garrett, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, who was appalled by the fans’ behavior.

“We should be ashamed of ourselves as Browns and as fans to boo anyone and their downfall. To be season-altering, career-altering injury,” Garrett said. “Man’s not perfect. He doesn’t need to be. None of us are expected to be perfect. Can’t judge him for what he does off the field or on the field because I can’t throw stones for my glass house.

“Ultimately everyone’s human and they’re disappointed just like we are, but we have to be better than that as people. There’s levels to this. At the end of the day, it’s just a game and you don’t boo anybody being injured and you don’t celebrate anyone’s downfall.”

Backup quarterback Jameis Winston also admonished the uncomfortable celebration.

“I am very upset with the reaction to a man that has had the world against him for the past four years, and he put his body and life on the line for this city every single day,” he said. “The way I was raised, I will never pull on a man when he’s down, but I will be the person to lift him up.

“I know you love this game. When I first got here, I knew these were some amazing fans, but Deshaun was treated badly and now he has to overcome another obstacle. So I’m going to support him, I’m going to lift him up and I’m going to be there for him.”

The injury is yet another twist in Watson’s tumultuous time with the Browns.

Cleveland traded three first-round draft picks and five overall to Houston in 2022 to get him, with owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam approving the team giving Watson a fully guaranteed, five-year $230 million contract.

With a solid roster, the Browns were desperate to find a QB who could help them compete against the top AFC teams.

The Browns had moved on from Baker Mayfield despite drafting him No. 1 overall in 2018 and making the playoffs two seasons later.

But Watson has not played up to expectations — fans have been pushing for him to be benched this season — and Cleveland’s move to get him has been labeled an abject failure with the team still on the hook to pay him $46 million in each of the next two seasons.

Watson’s arrival in Cleveland also came amid accusations by more than two dozen women of sexual assault and harassment during massage therapy sessions while he played for the Texans. Two grand juries declined to indict him and he has settled civil lawsuits in all but one of the cases.

Watson was suspended by the NFL for his first 11 games and fined $5 million for violating the league’s personal conduct policy before he took his first snap with the Browns. The long layoff — he sat out the 2021 season in a contract dispute — led to struggles once he got on the field, and Watson made just six starts last season before hurting his shoulder.

Cleveland signed veteran Joe Flacco, who went 4-1 as a starter and led the Browns to the playoffs.

Before Watson got hurt this year, he didn’t play much better. He was one of the league’s lowest-rated passers for a Cleveland team that hasn’t scored 20 points in a game and is back in search of a franchise QB.

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Canada’s credit unions are recognized with their 20th consecutive Customer Service Excellence Award

By Rebecca Harris

For Canadians seeking financial services that go beyond transactions, credit unions stand out for their personalized, member-first approach. This dedication to exceptional service has once again been recognized at the Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards, at which Canada’s credit unions received the Customer Service Excellence Award for the 20^th consecutive year – outperforming all other financial institutions. This remarkable achievement highlights credit unions’ enduring commitment to serving local communities.

“Winning this award for 20 years in a row is a testament to the relentless focus credit unions place on serving their members. It highlights our dedication to going beyond financial services, emphasizing personal connections and member financial well-being,” says Jeff Guthrie, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA). “The recognition from Ipsos underscores that our profits-for-people approach continues to set us apart in the financial sector.”

The credit union difference

Credit unions offer an innovative approach to serving Canadians’ financial needs, rooted in deep connections with members.

“Credit unions differentiate themselves by truly knowing their members,” Guthrie says. “We don’t just offer financial products; we provide solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.”

For example, to ensure members have access to affordable housing, many credit unions offer competitive mortgage rates, repayment flexibility and other innovative strategies that pave the way to homeownership in Canada. They also provide discounted financial services to numerous community organizations, ultimately benefiting vulnerable Canadians. Additionally, credit unions champion financial literacy, helping members gain more knowledge, skills and confidence so they can make the right financial decisions – independent of any products or services.

“This member-first approach, combined with our deep community involvement, is why we consistently lead in customer satisfaction,” Guthrie adds. “Our success at the Ipsos Awards year after year is not just a recognition – it’s a promise we make to our members.”

On the community front, credit unions make a significant impact. As noted in CCUA’s ESG Report, in 2023, Canada’s credit unions contributed $56 million to local communities, including $45.8 million in donations, along with donations in kind, scholarships and bursaries, sponsorships, and more than 70,000 volunteer hours by credit union employees. For example, Affinity Credit Union has committed $250,000 to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre to help fund a new facility. In Ontario, Libro Credit Union renewed its partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) South Western Ontario to deliver financial literacy programs to more than 4,000 elementary and high school students.

Recognizing outstanding services across the board

With the diverse and exceptional service they provide members across the country, Canada’s credit unions earned additional accolades at the 2024 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards. Their award categories include Values My Business, Financial Planning & Advice, Branch Service Excellence, Online Banking Excellence, and Live Agent Telephone Banking Excellence.

“These awards affirm our commitment to building trust and delivering outstanding service both in person and online,” says Guthrie. “Our success across these diverse areas shows that we don’t just strive to meet expectations; we go above and beyond to exceed them.”