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Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With Milwaukee’s win over Chicago, Boston (55-25) secured the No.

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Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — It was career goal No. 67 for Natalie Spooner in Canadian colours, but her first as a mom. The 32-year-old forward, who gave birth to son Rory on Dec.

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Canada's Gushue has two-win day at world men's curling championship

OTTAWA — A 9-4 score line flattered Canada in its round-robin win over South Korea on Wednesday morning at the world men's curling championship. Brad Gushue's St. John's, N.L.

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Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe.

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Kansas bans transgender athletes from women's, girls' sports

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United States downs Japan 7-1 in Day 1 of women's world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Alex Carpenter scored twice and added an assist to lead the United States past Japan 7-1 on Wednesday in the first day of play at the women's world hockey championship. Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists for the U.S.

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International TV coverage boosted at world curling championships this season

OTTAWA — Seats are hard to come by on the single-row media riser at the world men's curling championship.

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Canada's Corey Conners is fresh off a win and ready to contend at Augusta

Corey Conners consistently thrives in early April. He's hoping that can carry him to a win at the Masters, the first major of the men's golf season.

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Canadiens haven't confirmed if all players will wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens haven't confirmed whether all of the team's players will wear themed warmup jerseys during Pride night Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Head coach Martin St.

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Maple Leafs centre Ryan O'Reilly ready to return from broken finger against Bruins

TORONTO — Ryan O'Reilly is ready to return. And into the lion's den he will go.

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