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Maple Leafs look to keep their season alive in Game 6 after ugly loss

Maple Leafs look to keep their season alive in Game 6 after ugly loss

TORONTO — William Nylander leaned back, arms folded in a sombre locker room as he attempted to dissect what just transpired. The Maple Leafs winger and his teammates have suffered plenty of demoralizing playoff defeats. Game 7 losses.
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'Everyone's contributed': Depth key as Edmonton Oilers continue playoff run

'Everyone's contributed': Depth key as Edmonton Oilers continue playoff run

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been the engines of the Edmonton Oilers. Now the rest of the roster is rolling, too, as the team pushes for another deep playoff run.
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Canada women look forward to challenge of New Zealand in Pacific Four Series rugby

Canada women look forward to challenge of New Zealand in Pacific Four Series rugby

After a somewhat laboured 26-14 win over the ninth-ranked United States in its first outing of the year, No. 2 Canada faces a stiffer test Friday against No. 3 New Zealand in Pacific Four Series women's rugby play in Christchurch.
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Canada hosts Davis Cup tie against Israel in Halifax

Canada hosts Davis Cup tie against Israel in Halifax

TORONTO — Halifax will host a Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel on Sept. 12-13, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The tie at Scotiabank Centre will determine which country advances to the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.
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'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers advance to Western Conference finals

'We have a lot of belief': Edmonton Oilers advance to Western Conference finals

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers know they weren't the favourites heading into their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights. It didn't matter.
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'They owned us': Panthers wallop listless Leafs 6-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

'They owned us': Panthers wallop listless Leafs 6-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

TORONTO — Craig Berube didn't have an answer. Auston Matthews wasn't making excuses. Mitch Marner tried to quickly turn the page.
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Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S.
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Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S.
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Alejandro Kirk's improved bat speed paying off with improved results at the plate

Alejandro Kirk's improved bat speed paying off with improved results at the plate

TORONTO — Physics is at the heart of baseball. Take a 96.9 m.p.h. fastball from Ryan Pepiot, add Alejandro Kirk's bat moving at 75.1 m.p.h.
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Naples will host the next America's Cup in 2027

Naples will host the next America's Cup in 2027

ROME (AP) — The next America’s Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday.
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