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Jose Aldo still going, 14 years after epic UFC 129 battle with Canadian Mark Hominick

Jose Aldo still going, 14 years after epic UFC 129 battle with Canadian Mark Hominick

Fourteen years after defending his featherweight title against Canadian Mark (The Machine) Hominick before 55,724 fans at UFC 129 at Toronto's Rogers Centre, UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo is still going strong.
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Itoje picked as Lions captain for Australia tour. Pollock in but no Doris

Itoje picked as Lions captain for Australia tour. Pollock in but no Doris

Maro Itoje will captain a British and Irish Lions squad for the rugby tour of Australia that contains 15 Irish players, just two Welshmen and an Englishman with only one international cap to his name.
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Marner bags winner, Woll stands tall as Leafs top Panthers to take 2-0 series lead

Marner bags winner, Woll stands tall as Leafs top Panthers to take 2-0 series lead

TORONTO — Mitch Marner has experienced a whirlwind stretch — both at home and the rink. Joseph Woll waited patiently and prepared for a chance he knew might not arrive.
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Some Ontario mayors against communities' financial incentives to attract doctors

Some Ontario mayors against communities' financial incentives to attract doctors

Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use to lure in doctors, saying the recruitment tactic is harming communities that can't pony up the cash – especially those in rural and northern regi
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Rantanen hat trick powers Dallas Stars to Game 1 win over Winnipeg Jets

Rantanen hat trick powers Dallas Stars to Game 1 win over Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen’s teammates are soaking up his prowess with the puck -- again.
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'This is the playoffs': Winnipeg Jets disappointed after Game 1 loss to Dallas Stars

'This is the playoffs': Winnipeg Jets disappointed after Game 1 loss to Dallas Stars

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets reflected the play of assistant captain Mark Scheifele on Wednesday. After missing two games with an upper-body injury, Scheifele returned to action for Game 1 of Winnipeg's second-round series against the Dallas Stars.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder set league and team records in a 149-106 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night that tied the Western Conference semifinal series a
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Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers for 2-0 series lead

Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers for 2-0 series lead

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder set league and team records in a 149-106 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night that tied the Western Conference semifinal series a
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Jorge Soler's 3-run double in the 9th inning gives Angels 5-4 win over Blue Jays

Jorge Soler's 3-run double in the 9th inning gives Angels 5-4 win over Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jorge Soler lined a double into the left-field corner with the bases loaded to drive in three runs in the ninth inning and lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
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