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New York City to let unvaccinated athletes play home games

New York City to let unvaccinated athletes play home games

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated b
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Robertson posts four points, Marlies demolish Penguins in 6-1 win

Robertson posts four points, Marlies demolish Penguins in 6-1 win

TORONTO — Nick Robertson put up four points and the Toronto Marlies trounced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6-1 in American Hockey League action on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs down Devils on Engvall's late short-handed winner

Maple Leafs down Devils on Engvall's late short-handed winner

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have lived off the power play for long stretches this season. Their penalty kill has been solid, too.
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Wright scores, Karabela and Firkus shine in CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

Wright scores, Karabela and Firkus shine in CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

KITCHENER, Ont. — Shane Wright scored early but his Team Red couldn't hold on to the lead, falling 3-1 to Team White in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday.
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Sogaard, Belleville Senators edge Laval Rocket 2-1 in shootout

Sogaard, Belleville Senators edge Laval Rocket 2-1 in shootout

LAVAL, Que. — Egor Sokolov put away the shootout winner and the Belleville Senators beat the Laval Rocket 2-1 in American Hockey League play on Wednesday.
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QMJHL Roundup: Phoenix top Sagueneens to stretch streak, Huskies edge Olympiques

QMJHL Roundup: Phoenix top Sagueneens to stretch streak, Huskies edge Olympiques

CHICOUTIMI, Que. — Xavier Parent had two goals and an assist and the Sherbrooke Phoenix held on for a 5-4 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday.
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Canada's Adam Hadwin joined by Blue Jays pitchers at Valspar Championship

Canada's Adam Hadwin joined by Blue Jays pitchers at Valspar Championship

Adam Hadwin, a lifelong Blue Jays fan, was floored when he was introduced to the honorary observers that would be following his pairing in the final round of the Valspar Championship on Sunday: Toronto relievers Ryan Borucki and Jordan Romano.
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GLOBL JAM an 'ambitious' part of Canada Basketball's plan

GLOBL JAM an 'ambitious' part of Canada Basketball's plan

GLOBL JAM, the brand-new event announced by Canada Basketball on Tuesday, has been top of mind for Michael Bartlett for a while now.
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Despite late homers, Blue Jays come up short against Phillies in spring training game

Despite late homers, Blue Jays come up short against Phillies in spring training game

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Orelvis Martinez and Trevor Schwecke hit back-to-back home runs in eighth inning but the Toronto Blue Jays still lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Wednesday in Grapefruit League action.
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James & Radford fifth, Schizas 10th after short programs at world figure skating championships

James & Radford fifth, Schizas 10th after short programs at world figure skating championships

MONTPELLIER, France — Canada's Vanessa James and Eric Radford were fifth in the pairs short program on Wednesday in what could be their one and only world figure skating championships together. James, from Toronto, and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont.
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