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Marner scores winner, Stolarz stellar in Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over Panthers

Marner scores winner, Stolarz stellar in Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over Panthers

TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored the goal-ahead goal in the third period and Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a key matchup atop the Atlantic Division standings Wednesday.
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Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
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Shiann Darkangelo's hat trick leads the Charge past the Fleet in last PWHL game before 3-week break

Shiann Darkangelo's hat trick leads the Charge past the Fleet in last PWHL game before 3-week break

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Nelly Korda settles for a halve and Hyo Joo Kim rolls on in LPGA Match Play

Nelly Korda settles for a halve and Hyo Joo Kim rolls on in LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Defending champion Nelly Korda became the latest example of anything goes in the T-Mobile Match Play when she settled for a halve Wednesday against Brittany Altomare, No.
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Blue Jays left-hander Easton Lucas savours win in his first major league start

Blue Jays left-hander Easton Lucas savours win in his first major league start

TORONTO — Easton Lucas was beaming Wednesday after limiting the Washington Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, a 4-2 interleague win for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Easton Lucas, in his first major-league start, leads Blue Jays past Washington

Easton Lucas, in his first major-league start, leads Blue Jays past Washington

TORONTO — Easton Lucas held the Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start as the Toronto Blue defeated Washington 4-2 in interleague play Wednesday.
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TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.
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Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion broadcast rights deal

TORONTO — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the money took some work, but the negotiation process was otherwise smooth for its newest broadcast rights deal in Canada. Rogers Communications Inc.
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Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts

Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward David Tomasek to a one-year contract and forward Josh Samanski to a two-year entry level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.
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Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
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