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NewsAlert: Jets beat Predators in Game 7, advance to Western Conference final

NewsAlert: Jets beat Predators in Game 7, advance to Western Conference final

NASHVILLE — The Winnipeg Jets are heading to the Western Conference final. Paul Stastny had two goals and an assist as the Jets beat the Nashville Predators 5 - 1 on Thursday in Game 7 of their second-round matchup.
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Kucherov relishes chance to face Ovechkin in East Final

Kucherov relishes chance to face Ovechkin in East Final

TAMPA, Fla. — Like many young Russian hockey players, Nikita Kucherov grew up following Alex Ovechkin's career, hoping to someday become a prolific scorer and maybe even compete against his countryman in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Price may cut back video games, pitches Saturday at Toronto

Price may cut back video games, pitches Saturday at Toronto

NEW YORK — David Price considers himself a gamer — both on and off the field. Now he has to cut down on screen time. A longtime video game enthusiast, the Boston Red Sox ace was diagnosed this week with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Shapovalov beats Raonic in all-Canadian third-round matchup at Madrid Open

Shapovalov beats Raonic in all-Canadian third-round matchup at Madrid Open

MADRID — Milos Raonic was a huge influence on Denis Shapovalov during the Canadian teenager's formative years in the sport. On Thursday, the youngster showed his tennis idol that he's ready to join him among the sport's elite.
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McDavid scores hat trick, Horvat adds two as Canada thumps Norway 5-0

McDavid scores hat trick, Horvat adds two as Canada thumps Norway 5-0

HERNING, Denmark — Behind the net or falling to the ice, it doesn't matter to Connor McDavid. Canada's captain is a threat to score no matter where he gets the puck.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Olympic bronze medallist Akeem Haynes

Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Olympic bronze medallist Akeem Haynes

HAMILTON — Akeem Haynes won't be realizing his football dream with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Olympic bronze medal-winning sprinter was among four players released by the Ticats on Thursday.
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Stoudamire says Raptors have come a long way, feels best is yet to come

Stoudamire says Raptors have come a long way, feels best is yet to come

TORONTO — Former Raptors star Damon Stoudamire leaned back on a couch in a downtown Toronto office and recalled the team's early days when he anchored an expansion squad that would struggle for years.
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Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco tops MLS salary list at US$7,115,556

Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco tops MLS salary list at US$7,115,556

TORONTO — Sebastian Giovinco tops Major League Soccer with a salary of US$7,115,556 this season with Toronto FC teammate and captain Michael Bradley second at $6.5 million. The figures were released Thursday by the MLS Players Association.
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Veteran quarterback Collaros looking to prove himself with Roughriders

Veteran quarterback Collaros looking to prove himself with Roughriders

Zach Collaros will report to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' training camp with something to prove. Saskatchewan acquired the veteran quarterback from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this off-season but he was never anointed as the starter.
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Soccer Hall of Famer Jim Brennan to help lead York 9 soccer club in CPL

Soccer Hall of Famer Jim Brennan to help lead York 9 soccer club in CPL

TORONTO — The Toronto area is getting a new soccer team, with former Toronto FC trailblazer Jim Brennan leading the way.
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