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Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter

Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter

DETROIT — Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team said Thursday that the incident occurred around 6 p.m.
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Senior Bowl director sees potential record-setting NFL draft for Canadian football

Senior Bowl director sees potential record-setting NFL draft for Canadian football

Jim Nagy can see a record number of Canadians being taken in this year's NFL draft. Nagy, the executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, feels as many as five could hear their name called between April 27-29.
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Ghana soccer player Atsu still missing in Turkey earthquake

Ghana soccer player Atsu still missing in Turkey earthquake

Ghana international soccer player Christian Atsu is still missing after the earthquake in Turkey, his club and agent said on Thursday, despite earlier reports he was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building and taken to a hospital.
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Canadian women’s rugby sevens team aims to get back on track at Vancouver tournament

Canadian women’s rugby sevens team aims to get back on track at Vancouver tournament

VANCOUVER — After having their early expectations derailed, the Canadian women’s sevens team hopes playing in front of a hometown crowd at the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Vancouver can help put their season back on track.
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WHL Roundup: League-leading Ice roll past Hitmen 8-2

WHL Roundup: League-leading Ice roll past Hitmen 8-2

WINNIPEG — Conor Geekie scored twice, Zack Ostapchuk and Evan Friesen each had a goal and two assists and the Winnipeg Ice pummelled the Calgary Hitmen 8-2 on Wednesday.
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QMJHL Roundup: Olympiques take 3-2 SO win over Mooseheads

QMJHL Roundup: Olympiques take 3-2 SO win over Mooseheads

GATINEAU, Que. — Joey Vetrano netted the shootout winner as the Gatineau Olympiques squeezed past the Halifax Mooseheads 3-2 Wednesday in a battle of second-place teams from each conference.
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OHL Roundup: Christopoulos, Harrison lead Spitfires' dominant 9-3 win over Firebirds

OHL Roundup: Christopoulos, Harrison lead Spitfires' dominant 9-3 win over Firebirds

FLINT, Mich. — Alex Christopoulos netted a hat trick, Brett Harrison had two goals and three assists and the Windsor Spitfires dominated the Flint Firebirds en route to a 9-3 victory on Wednesday.
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Canada's Shapovalov falls in straight sets in second round of Dallas Open

Canada's Shapovalov falls in straight sets in second round of Dallas Open

Canada's Denis Shapovalov suffered a 7-6 (1), 6-4 loss at the hands of China's Yibing Wu in the second round of the Dallas Open on Wednesday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.
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Kreider, Chytil lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Canucks

Kreider, Chytil lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Canucks

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil got New York off to a strong start in the first period and the Rangers held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.
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Pascal Siakam powers Raptors past Spurs 112-98 for Toronto's third straight win

Pascal Siakam powers Raptors past Spurs 112-98 for Toronto's third straight win

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are focused on putting out a professional effort even as trade rumours swirl around the team. Pascal Siakam's 37 points led all scorers in Toronto's 112-98 win over the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
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