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Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona

Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home.
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'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts

'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forward.
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Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup

BERLIN (AP) — Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday.
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Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson

Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affiliate Buffalo.
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Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

PARIS — Bianca Andreescu's career-best run at Roland Garros is over. Canada's Andreescu was eliminated from the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday.
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Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid

Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City’s mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan’s two goals coming after a record 13 seconds.
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Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg

Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday at PSV Stadium.
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Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

PARIS (AP) — Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday because she is sick. “I just wanted to give 100%, and obviously I’m far from being 100%,” Rybakina said.
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Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but the team’s president and sporting director is defending the fan experience at B.C. Place.
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Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Staff running pools across Canada are trying to entice people to work as lifeguards amid a shortage, the Lifesaving Society says.
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