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Prince Edward Island's Tyler Smith in the playoff hunt at the Brier

Prince Edward Island's Tyler Smith in the playoff hunt at the Brier

REGINA — Tyler Smith was not yet born when a Prince Edward Island team last reached the playoffs at the Canadian men's curling championship.
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Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

BOSTON (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
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Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Zion Williamson powers New Orleans Pelicans to 139-98 rout of Toronto Raptors

Zion Williamson powers New Orleans Pelicans to 139-98 rout of Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had recently pulled Javon Freeman-Liberty aside for a one-on-one conversation to tell the rookie guard to stay ready.
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OHL roundup: Zach Wigle scores twice, Colts edge Petes 5-4 in OT

OHL roundup: Zach Wigle scores twice, Colts edge Petes 5-4 in OT

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Zach Wigle scored twice, including the overtime winner, and the Barrie Colts edged the Peterborough Petes 5-4 on Tuesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.
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Four-time champion Kevin Koe crashes out of contention at Brier

Four-time champion Kevin Koe crashes out of contention at Brier

REGINA — Among the surprises to start the 2024 Canadian men's curling championship, four-time champion Kevin Koe's struggles were completely unexpected.
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In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.

In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.

After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal.
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Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals

Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Washington for the pending free agent winger.
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Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority

Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority

TORONTO — Once Kelly Olynyk was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Toronto Raptors, he knew he had to sign an extension with his hometown team. The 32-year-old Olynyk, who was born in Toronto and moved to Kamloops, B.C.
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Paris won't allow tourists free access to the Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River

Paris won't allow tourists free access to the Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River

PARIS (AP) — Tourists won’t be allowed to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the Seine River for free, the French government announced Tuesday, as it grapples with security concerns about the unprecedented open-air event.
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