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Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his second season with the Oilers in 2022-23.
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Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT — Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament runs through Sunday at Frankfurt's Eissporthalle.
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Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' NBA win, police say

Drug deal likely sparked Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' NBA win, police say

DENVER (AP) — A shooting in downtown Denver amid fans celebrating the Nuggets' first NBA championship victory was likely sparked by a drug deal gone wrong, police said Tuesday.
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Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday.
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Group led by Toronto businessman Andlauer reaches agreement to buy Senators

Group led by Toronto businessman Andlauer reaches agreement to buy Senators

OTTAWA — The sale of the Ottawa Senators is coming to a close. A group led by Toronto-based businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NHL team, the Senators announced Tuesday.
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Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup

Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup

QUEBEC — Patrick Roy has resigned as general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts just over a week after the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team won the Memorial Cup.
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Paramount Plus orders Canadian series from Elliot Page, 'Letterkenny' producers

Paramount Plus orders Canadian series from Elliot Page, 'Letterkenny' producers

Paramount Plus is boosting its CanCon with acquisition and development deals that include a scripted comedy inspired by the Ben Johnson doping scandal and a limited series from Elliot Page’s production company.
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A look at the Toronto Raptors' new head coach Darko Rajakovic

A look at the Toronto Raptors' new head coach Darko Rajakovic

Darko Rajakovic may not yet be a familiar name in Toronto, but he has a coaching pedigree that spans almost three decades from Serbia, to Spain, to North America. Here is a look at the Raptors' new head coach: Born: February 22, 1979.
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Canada's Bianca Andreescu wins opening match at Libema Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu wins opening match at Libema Open

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated Turkey's Zenyep Sonmez 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in first-round play at the Libema Open. Andreescu, the No. 6 seed from Mississauga, Ont., completed the victory in 84 minutes.
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Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy.
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