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Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which is playing for the Stanley Cup.
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Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

CALGARY — Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup in tow. Const.
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Josh Bloom's late winner lifts Spirit past Knights 4-3 for first Memorial Cup title

Josh Bloom's late winner lifts Spirit past Knights 4-3 for first Memorial Cup title

SAGINAW — In the mind of Saginaw head coach Chris Lazary, there was no chance the Spirit were going to lose Sunday night. Josh Bloom scored the game-winning goal with 21.
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Oilers slip past Stars 2-1, advance to Stanley Cup final

Oilers slip past Stars 2-1, advance to Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are headed to their eighth Stanley Cup final in franchise history.
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CEBL roundup: Stingers roll Rattlers 93-77 in battle of the unbeaten

CEBL roundup: Stingers roll Rattlers 93-77 in battle of the unbeaten

EDMONTON — Brody Clarke scored 18 points and Ben Krikke chipped in with 14 and six rebounds as the Edmonton Stingers defeated the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers 93-77 in a Canadian Elite Basketball League battle of unbeaten teams on Sunday.
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Simone Biles continues Olympic prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships title

Simone Biles continues Olympic prep by cruising to her 9th U.S. Championships title

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that at 27 and a decade-plus into her run atop the sport, she is as good as ever.
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Els edges Ames to win Principal Charity Classic for 4th PGA Tour Champions victory

Els edges Ames to win Principal Charity Classic for 4th PGA Tour Champions victory

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ernie Els won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 7-under 65 at Wakonda Club to beat defending champion Stephen Ames of Calgary by two strokes.
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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre holds off Griffin to win RBC Canadian Open

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre holds off Griffin to win RBC Canadian Open

HAMILTON — Robert MacIntyre could not have won the RBC Canadian Open without his father.
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Yuka Saso wins another US Women's Open. This one was for Japan

Yuka Saso wins another US Women's Open. This one was for Japan

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — The first Filipina to win the U.S. Women's Open, and now the first from Japan. Sweetest of all for Yuka Saso was sharing the biggest prize in her sport with countries of both her parents.
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Edmonton Elks sign veteran short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop

Edmonton Elks sign veteran short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed quarterback Dakota Prukop, the CFL club announced Sunday. The veteran returns for a second stint with Edmonton after being released by the B.C. Lions in late May.
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