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Jake Oettinger posts 29-save shutout for Stars in 2-0 win over Flames to even series

Jake Oettinger posts 29-save shutout for Stars in 2-0 win over Flames to even series

CALGARY — Jake Oettinger earned a shutout in just his second playoff start for the Dallas Stars in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday to even their playoff series at 1-1. The 23-year-old Oettinger from Lakeville, Minn.
Unbeaten Mexican Bryan (El Latino) Acosta adds to fight resume with TKO win

Unbeaten Mexican Bryan (El Latino) Acosta adds to fight resume with TKO win

TORONTO — Bryan (El Latino) Acosta poured it on in the 10th round to stop fellow Mexican Benito Sanchez Garcia on Thursday and win the WBC Continental Americas super-featherweight title.
Rookie Kwan hits first homer, Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-5

Rookie Kwan hits first homer, Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-5

CLEVELAND (AP) — Steven Kwan hit the first homer of his breakout rookie season, Franmil Reyes had three hits and an RBI, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Thursday night.
Jason Day 'obsessed' with new swing, leads Wells Fargo

Jason Day 'obsessed' with new swing, leads Wells Fargo

POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Three years and 364 days since his last victory, Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with honing his new swing and improving his results, even if he never gets back to No. 1 in the world.
Committee tasked with promoting hockey in Quebec says game should be 'national' sport

Committee tasked with promoting hockey in Quebec says game should be 'national' sport

MONTREAL — A committee tasked by the Quebec government with boosting Quebecers' interest in hockey says the sport should be cheaper to play so that lower-income and immigrant families can more easily participate.
Interesting off-season and new quadrennial awaits after memorable curling campaign

Interesting off-season and new quadrennial awaits after memorable curling campaign

A memorable curling season essentially comes to a close this weekend ahead of a new quadrennial that will see some interesting changes on the domestic scene.
Ex-world champ Spencer says Boxing Canada boss should've been fired "a long time ago"

Ex-world champ Spencer says Boxing Canada boss should've been fired "a long time ago"

Three-time world boxing champion Mary Spencer is surprised that Daniel Trepanier still has his job. "He should have been fired a long time ago," Spencer said. "A long time ago.
Canadian senior lacrosse leagues ask American pro league to relax player contracts

Canadian senior lacrosse leagues ask American pro league to relax player contracts

Canada's two senior lacrosse leagues are asking a professional league based in the United States to loosen restrictions on its player contracts.
Canada drawn with France, Nigeria and South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Canada drawn with France, Nigeria and South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Canada has been drawn in a group with France, Nigeria and South Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica this summer. The 16-team tournament runs Aug. 10-28 with games in San Jose and Alajuela.
Halifax, Moncton to host 2023 world junior hockey championship

Halifax, Moncton to host 2023 world junior hockey championship

Halifax and Moncton, N.B., will host the 2023 world junior hockey championship, giving Canada the unique distinction of hosting the event twice in a span of four months.