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Ann-Sophie Bettez leads Montreal over Calgary 6-1 at Secret Cup

Ann-Sophie Bettez leads Montreal over Calgary 6-1 at Secret Cup

CALGARY — Ann-Sophie Bettez scored once and set up two more as part of a four-goal third period, and Team Bauer pulled away to beat Team Scotiabank 6-1 on Tuesday at the Secret Cup women's hockey tournament in Calgary.
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Matz excels in NY return, Kluber hurt, Jays top Yanks 6-2

Matz excels in NY return, Kluber hurt, Jays top Yanks 6-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Matz returned to New York with his finest outing in two years, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-leading 16th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-2 Tuesday night.
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Andrew Wiggins ready to suit up for Canada at Olympic qualifier

Andrew Wiggins ready to suit up for Canada at Olympic qualifier

Andrew Wiggins' announcement was perfectly understated: a photo of himself, head bowed, during the national anthem posted on his Instagram page. "Team Canada" was written across it in block letters. The former No.
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'It's still very fresh:' McDavid, Oilers look to move on from early playoff exit

'It's still very fresh:' McDavid, Oilers look to move on from early playoff exit

EDMONTON — A day after a triple-overtime loss ended their season in an unexpected fashion, the Edmonton Oilers were trying to move on.
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Canadian women's volleyball team opens Nations League with loss to Brazil

Canadian women's volleyball team opens Nations League with loss to Brazil

RIMINI, ITALY — The Canadian women's volleyball team made its Nations League debut with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-11, 25-9, 25-14) loss Tuesday to Brazil.
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Triumph of the unhip: 'NCIS' tops TV, streaming rankings

Triumph of the unhip: 'NCIS' tops TV, streaming rankings

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company's latest rankings of popular television and streaming shows have one thing in common — “NCIS” at the top.
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Prized pitching prospect Alek Manoah set to make first start for Blue Jays vs Yankees

Prized pitching prospect Alek Manoah set to make first start for Blue Jays vs Yankees

NEW YORK — Top Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah will make his major-league debut on Wednesday night when he starts for Toronto against the New York Yankees.
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Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other life changes.
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Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall

Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall

The long road to the PGA Tour was indeed a lengthy journey for Canada's Taylor Pendrith. He didn't decide on professional golf plans until midway through his four-year run at Kent State University.
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Andreescu withdraws from Strasbourg with abdominal discomfort after second-round win

Andreescu withdraws from Strasbourg with abdominal discomfort after second-round win

STRASBOURG, France — Canada's Bianca Andreescu pulled out of the Strasbourg Open on Tuesday after suffering an abdominal injury in her second-round win over Belgian qualifier Maryna Zanevska.
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