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Referee Chris Rooney forced out of Game 7 in Toronto after taking stick to face

Referee Chris Rooney forced out of Game 7 in Toronto after taking stick to face

TORONTO (AP) — Referee Chris Rooney, widely considered to be one of the top officials in the National Hockey League, was bloodied and had to leave Game 7 of the Florida-Toronto playoff matchup on Sunday after taking an inadvertent stick to the face.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sheds stoic approach as Canadian star leads Thunder to Game 7 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sheds stoic approach as Canadian star leads Thunder to Game 7 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on camera after a Game 3 loss at Denver that put Oklahoma City down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder grew up on Sunday. Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7.
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Robertson's late goal lifts Wild to 1-0 upset win over Roses

Robertson's late goal lifts Wild to 1-0 upset win over Roses

CALGARY — Jenaya Robertson's goal in the 85th minute lifted the Calgary Wild to a 1-0 upset win over the previously unbeaten Montreal Roses on Sunday in Northern Super League play at McMahon Stadium.
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Schneider hopeful lineup gels 'at some point' after Blue Jays' series loss to Tigers

Schneider hopeful lineup gels 'at some point' after Blue Jays' series loss to Tigers

TORONTO — Part of John Schneider's mission as the Toronto Blue Jays manager is to be bullish on his lineup, even when his team struggles.
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Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

MILAN (AP) — The fight for the Serie A title will go into the final day, and maybe even further.
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Torkelson three-RBI effort leads MLB-best Tigers past Blue Jays 3-2

Torkelson three-RBI effort leads MLB-best Tigers past Blue Jays 3-2

TORONTO — Spencer Torkelson drove in all three of the Detroit Tigers' runs to push his team to a series-clinching 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
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Rookie goalie Philips gaining confidence as key cog in Charge's PWHL playoff run

Rookie goalie Philips gaining confidence as key cog in Charge's PWHL playoff run

OTTAWA — Gwyneth Philips has gained confidence from the confidence she's felt from her teammates in her capabilities.
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Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies to suit up for Game 7 against Panthers

Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies to suit up for Game 7 against Panthers

TORONTO — Matthew Knies is good to go for Game 7. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed following Sunday's morning skate the big winger will suit up in his usual spot on Toronto's top line in the winner-take-all finale against Florida.
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Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death

Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death

TORONTO — Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time.
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