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In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players

In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pandemic-era saga of tennis star Novak Djokovic in Australia this week is but one of many: Pro athletes who have refused to be vaccinated have been put at center court in a larger contest — as famous faces who are becoming prox
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Djokovic ruling fits with Australia's tough immigration line

Djokovic ruling fits with Australia's tough immigration line

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — To people watching from afar, the treatment of tennis star Novak Djokovic by Australian immigration officials might have seemed harsh.
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Kings use three-goal flurry in third to bury Penguins 6-2

Kings use three-goal flurry in third to bury Penguins 6-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Anderson, Viktor Arvidsson and Anze Kopitar scored in a span of 1:23 of the third period and the Los Angeles Kings won their third straight, 6-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
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Murray collects first win of the season as Senators upset Flames 4-1

Murray collects first win of the season as Senators upset Flames 4-1

CALGARY — Shuffled to centre as a result of Tim Stutzle being added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, Ottawa's Nick Paul stepped up with a big performance on Thursday night.
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Canada's Marino tops Rakhimova in qualifying, moves on to Australian Open's main draw

Canada's Marino tops Rakhimova in qualifying, moves on to Australian Open's main draw

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada's Rebecca Marino is through to the main draw at the Australian Open after edging Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(10) in the final round of qualifying Thursday.
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Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT

Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT

CHICAGO (AP) — Philipp Kurashev scored 2:24 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Thursday night. Montreal, the defending Eastern Conference champion, has dropped five straight and is 1-9-3 in its past 13 games.
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Connor Hellebuyck stops 33 shots, Jets beat Red Wings 3-0

Connor Hellebuyck stops 33 shots, Jets beat Red Wings 3-0

DETROIT (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves for his second shutout of the season and Andrew Copp scored twice in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
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Stamkos gets 18th goal, Lightning beat Canucks 4-2

Stamkos gets 18th goal, Lightning beat Canucks 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his team-leading 18th goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Thursday night.
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OHL Roundup: Wolves beat Petes 3-1 to snap skid, Firebirds torch Otters 6-3

OHL Roundup: Wolves beat Petes 3-1 to snap skid, Firebirds torch Otters 6-3

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Liam Ross tallied a goal and an assist, and the Sudbury Wolves topped the Peterborough Petes 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League play on Wednesday.
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Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury skis to 100th World Cup podium

Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury skis to 100th World Cup podium

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah — Canada's Mikael Kingsbury climbed a World Cup podium for the 100th time Thursday, capturing gold in men's moguls. The 29-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished first with a score of 83.28 points.
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