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Canadiens confident of quick recovery following Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup final

Canadiens confident of quick recovery following Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup final

TAMPA, Fla. — For the sake of the Montreal Canadiens and their Stanley Cup aspirations, here's hoping that for once, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas.
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Toronto Blue Jays add reliever, outfielder in trade with Miami Marlins

Toronto Blue Jays add reliever, outfielder in trade with Miami Marlins

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired help for their struggling bullpen and also added an outfield bat. Toronto landed right-hander Adam Cimber and outfielder Corey Dickerson in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
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Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to second round at Wimbledon

Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to second round at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is heading to the second round at Wimbledon. The No. 10 seed, from Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a first-round match on Tuesday.
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Bianca Andreescu headlines Canada's Olympic tennis team, Milos Raonic drops out

Bianca Andreescu headlines Canada's Olympic tennis team, Milos Raonic drops out

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., was among the athletes named to Canada's Olympic tennis team on Tuesday morning. Ranked No. 7 in the world, Andreescu has struggled with injuries since winning the U.S. Open in 2019.
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Wayne Simmonds signs two-year contract extension with Toronto Maple Leafs

Wayne Simmonds signs two-year contract extension with Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds has signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team says his contract has an average annual value of $900,000.
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Tampa Bay Lightning dominate Canadiens 5-1 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final matchup

Tampa Bay Lightning dominate Canadiens 5-1 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final matchup

TAMPA, Fla. — It took the Montreal Canadiens 28 years to get back to the Stanley Cup final. They'll have to wait a little longer for a win.
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Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102

Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 on Monday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
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Eight NBA players on Canada's team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier

Eight NBA players on Canada's team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier

VICTORIA — Canada's men's basketball team is ready and prepared to hit the floor Tuesday in pursuit of one of the few remaining spots at the Tokyo Olympics, team captain Cory Joseph said Monday less than 24 hours before the start of a last-chance gam
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Bettman on Blackhawks' assault allegations: First reaction was 'Tell me the facts'

Bettman on Blackhawks' assault allegations: First reaction was 'Tell me the facts'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. But his first thought was: "Tell me the facts.
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Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims

Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010.
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