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Hyman, Draisaitl push Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

Hyman, Draisaitl push Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers plotted the correct course even without their captain on Wednesday.
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Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2 to preserve playoff hopes

Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2 to preserve playoff hopes

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored twice and Robert Thomas had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday night.
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As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures

As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The International Olympic Committee was effusive Wednesday in its support for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Utah's capital city in 2034.
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Summer McIntosh posts fastest 200m free of year at Canadian Swimming Open

Summer McIntosh posts fastest 200m free of year at Canadian Swimming Open

TORONTO — Summer McIntosh posted the world's fastest 200-metre freestyle time of the year Wednesday at the Canadian Swimming Open. McIntosh, one of Canada's biggest medal hopes for this summer's Paris Olympics, swam to first place in one minute 54.
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Homan continues to roll at Players' Championship with 7-1 rout of Hasselborg

Homan continues to roll at Players' Championship with 7-1 rout of Hasselborg

TORONTO — Rachel Homan's Ottawa rink continued its run of exceptional play Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg at the Grand Slam of Curling Players' Championship.
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Three-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon announces retirement from football

Three-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon announces retirement from football

Shawn Lemon is going out on top. The veteran defensive lineman announced his CFL retirement Wednesday.
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Arkansas hires John Calipari to coach the Razorbacks, a day after stepping down from Kentucky

Arkansas hires John Calipari to coach the Razorbacks, a day after stepping down from Kentucky

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Fireworks went off as new Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari was introduced to fans at Bud Walton Arena. If his past success is an indicator, many more fireworks are forthcoming.
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Oilers superstar Connor McDavid out against visiting Golden Knights

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid out against visiting Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take warm-up before the game after missing the team's morning skate and practice on Tuesday.
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Raleigh hits two-run homer in 10th inning as Mariners top Blue Jays 6-1

Raleigh hits two-run homer in 10th inning as Mariners top Blue Jays 6-1

Toronto relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson had bags packed by their locker-room stalls at Rogers Centre on Wednesday ahead of a trip to Buffalo to continue building up for a return from the injured list.
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Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes QMJHL hazing class-action lawsuit

Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes QMJHL hazing class-action lawsuit

MONTREAL — Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League and its teams over alleged hazing abuse. Justice Jacques G.
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