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Leon Draisaitl drives Edmonton Oilers to 5-2 win over Nashville Predators

Leon Draisaitl drives Edmonton Oilers to 5-2 win over Nashville Predators

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' hot start has them hitting impressive team and individual marks.
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Toronto FC dispatches Pacific FC, will face Montreal in Canadian Championship final

Toronto FC dispatches Pacific FC, will face Montreal in Canadian Championship final

TORONTO — Thanks to a 2-1 win over Pacific FC, Toronto FC has a chance to end a disappointing season with a trophy.
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Belleville Senators fall 4-3 to Rochester Americans in AHL

Belleville Senators fall 4-3 to Rochester Americans in AHL

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Michael Mersch scored the game-winner and had an assist for the Rochester Americans in a 4-3 win over the visiting Belleville Senators in the AHL on Wednesday.
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CF Montreal fends off MLS playoff elimination, face Orlando in regular-season finale

CF Montreal fends off MLS playoff elimination, face Orlando in regular-season finale

MONTREAL — CF Montreal's MLS playoff hopes come down to their final game of the regular season after a 2-0 win Wednesday over the Houston Dynamo.
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Del Mastro scores OT winner for Steelheads in 3-2 win over Frontenacs

Del Mastro scores OT winner for Steelheads in 3-2 win over Frontenacs

Ethan Del Mastro scored the overtime winner for the Mississauga Steelheads in a 3-2 win Wednesday over the host Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL. Del Mastro, a defenceman drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, produced the winner at 4:59 of extra time.
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Jakub Brabenec leads Islanders to 4-1 win over Voltigeurs in QMJHL

Jakub Brabenec leads Islanders to 4-1 win over Voltigeurs in QMJHL

Jakub Brabenec's goal and assist paced the Charlottetown Islanders to a 4-1 win over the host Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL on Wednesday.
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VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100

VanVleet scores 33 as Raptors beat Wizards 109-100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 109-100 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
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World Series TV viewers up 20% from 2020 but down from 2019

World Series TV viewers up 20% from 2020 but down from 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves' six-game victory over the Houston Astros averaged 11,750,000 viewers on Fox, the network said Wednesday.
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AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey will announce retirement

AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey will announce retirement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.
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Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas

Prosecutor: Ruggs drove 156 mph before fatal crash in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit before his sports car slammed into the rear of a vehicle that burned, killing a 23-year-old woman, prosecutor
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