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Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 to 18 months to heal.
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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

SEATTLE (AP) — A year removed from being honored as one of the top coaches in the NHL, Dave Hakstol ended up taking the fall for the underachievement of the Seattle Kraken.
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Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft

Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft

Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to the start of the draft Tuesday night.
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U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament.
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Toronto's Nurse, Montreal's Desbiens, Boston's Brandt named PWHL stars of the week

Toronto's Nurse, Montreal's Desbiens, Boston's Brandt named PWHL stars of the week

Toronto centre Sarah Nurse, Montreal goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens and Boston centre Hannah Brandt have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.
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Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery

Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery

TORONTO — Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
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Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a first round-high 19 goals.
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Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck’s coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vézina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday.
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Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-forth slugfest.
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Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston.
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