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QMJHL roundup: Voltigeurs sweep Drakkar in final, punch ticket to Memorial Cup

QMJHL roundup: Voltigeurs sweep Drakkar in final, punch ticket to Memorial Cup

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — The Drummondville Voltigeurs will represent the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League at this year's Memorial Cup.
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Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

TORONTO — Canada's Mary-Sophie Harvey said she "was really chill" as Summer McIntosh and Penny Oleksiak battled for the early lead in the women's 200-metre freestyle race Tuesday at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.
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Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

NEW YORK (AP) — From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award , the league announced on Tuesday.
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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

DENVER (AP) — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche's practice facility. It could be just for now — or possibly for good.
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Orioles-Blue Jays game is rained out, to be made up as part of a July 29 doubleheader

Orioles-Blue Jays game is rained out, to be made up as part of a July 29 doubleheader

BALTIMORE (AP) — Toronto manager John Schneider was encouraged by his team's improved health. But a rainout probably wasn't the worst thing. The Blue Jays' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.
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Jesse Marsch takes the long road to coaching the Canadian men's soccer team

Jesse Marsch takes the long road to coaching the Canadian men's soccer team

Jesse Marsch's roots are in Racine, Wis., on the shore of Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case.
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Tavares scores in OT, rescues Canada from potential upset in 7-6 win over Austria

Tavares scores in OT, rescues Canada from potential upset in 7-6 win over Austria

PRAGUE, Czechia — Captain John Tavares scored 15 seconds into overtime and saved his teammates some embarrassment as Canada held on for a 6-5 win over Austria on Tuesday at the world hockey championship.
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Whitecaps look to become road warriors again after disappointing loss at LAFC

Whitecaps look to become road warriors again after disappointing loss at LAFC

VANCOUVER — Four days after their first road loss of the year, the Vancouver Whitecaps will get a chance at redemption.
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The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It's helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It's helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes kept losing close games to come within 60 minutes of exiting the NHL playoffs in an embarrassing sweep.
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