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WHL roundup: Hitmen pounce on Pats with offensive outburst

WHL roundup: Hitmen pounce on Pats with offensive outburst

CALGARY — The Calgary Hitmen scored four goals in the first period, then traded offensive outbursts the rest of the way Sunday to defeat the visiting Regina Pats 7-3 in one of two Western Hockey League games on the schedule.
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Hughes wins Sanderson Farms with birdie on 2nd playoff hole

Hughes wins Sanderson Farms with birdie on 2nd playoff hole

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Whether it was sheer confidence or remarkable resilience, Mackenzie Hughes never doubted he would win the Sanderson Farms Championship. He just never imagined how it would unfold Sunday evening. Hughes, from Hamilton, Ont.
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OHL roundup: Ottawa outlasts Otters in winning debut at home

OHL roundup: Ottawa outlasts Otters in winning debut at home

OTTAWA — The Ottawa 67’s made their home debut a successful one on Sunday, skating to a 4-2 win over the Erie Otters in one of four games on the Ontario Hockey League schedule.
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Sir for Sure impresses in winning Breeders' Stakes

Sir for Sure impresses in winning Breeders' Stakes

TORONTO — It was sweet redemption for the connections of Sir for Sure, who closed the curtain on this year’s OLG Canadian Triple Crown with a command performance in the $400,400 Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine.
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Canadian Mackenzie Hughes wins Sanderson Farms Championship in two-hole playoff

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes wins Sanderson Farms Championship in two-hole playoff

JACKSON, Miss. — Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton, Ont. and Sepp Straka of Vienna, Austria battled in an intense playoff Sunday at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
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QMJHL roundup: Disciplined Olympiques roll past visiting Remparts 3-1

QMJHL roundup: Disciplined Olympiques roll past visiting Remparts 3-1

GATINEAU, Que. — The Gatineau Olympiques scored a goal in each period and played solid defence in a 3-1 victory over the visiting Quebec Remparts in one of five Quebec Major Junior Hockey League games on Sunday.
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Charley Hull wins in Texas to end 6 years without LPGA title

Charley Hull wins in Texas to end 6 years without LPGA title

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Charley Hull put a little extra time into putting practice and it paid off for her in a big way Sunday when she ran off four birdies on the back nine for a 7-under 64 to win The Ascendant LPGA.
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Hernandez helps Jays top Red Sox 6-3; Toronto sweeps Boston as post-season approaches

Hernandez helps Jays top Red Sox 6-3; Toronto sweeps Boston as post-season approaches

TORONTO — Whit Merrifield has never played in Major League Baseball's post-season but as the playoffs approach for the Toronto Blue Jays he knows one thing: his team is eager to get started.
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Canada's Shapovalov loses in straight sets to Japan's Nishioka in Korea Open final

Canada's Shapovalov loses in straight sets to Japan's Nishioka in Korea Open final

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Canada's Denis Shapovalov fell just short of capping off a strong week with a title as he lost 6-4, 7-6 (5) to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the Korea Open final on Sunday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Wolverhampton fires Bruno Lage after poor start to season

Wolverhampton fires Bruno Lage after poor start to season

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Bruno Lage was fired Sunday by Wolverhampton after just one win for his team in the Premier League this season.
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