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Celebrini, Fantilli out for Canada at world hockey championship

Celebrini, Fantilli out for Canada at world hockey championship

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Teen forwards Macklin Celebrini and Adam Fantilli have decided to return to North America ahead of the start of the world men's hockey championship, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.
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Blue Jays agree to terms on minor-league deal with Aaron Sanchez, source says

Blue Jays agree to terms on minor-league deal with Aaron Sanchez, source says

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday. Sanchez made his big-league debut with the Blue Jays in 2014 and spent parts of six seasons with the team.
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Former CFL star Brad Sinopoli tackling new waters as full-time fishing guide

Former CFL star Brad Sinopoli tackling new waters as full-time fishing guide

Brad Sinopoli still looks forward to June. For nine years, it marked the start of the CFL season. But now as a full-time fishing guide, June is when Sinopoli can start chasing his primary quarry, the muskellunge (commonly known as musky).
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Senators name Travis Green as head coach, sign him to four-year deal

Senators name Travis Green as head coach, sign him to four-year deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are turning to Travis Green to end a seven-year playoff drought. The NHL club announced Tuesday that it has hired Green as the club's new head coach and signed him to a four-year contract.
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Oilers captain McDavid named Hart finalist along with MacKinnon, Kucherov

Oilers captain McDavid named Hart finalist along with MacKinnon, Kucherov

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named a finalist for this year's Hart Trophy on Tuesday as he seeks to win the NHL's most valuable player award for a second straight season.
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Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Heat waves and poor air quality from wildfires pose extra challenges tochildren and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens, a new report says.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Boston Bruins opened their second round with a little revenge, and the New York Rangers are trying to remain undefeated.
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Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court. It was the Denver Nuggets' frustration boiling over.
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Josh Davies scores double OT winner, sends Winterhawks to WHL final

Josh Davies scores double OT winner, sends Winterhawks to WHL final

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Josh Davies scored at 5:40 of double overtime, Jan Spunar made 48 saves and the Portland Winterhawks edged the Prince George Cougars 2-1 Monday to advance to the Western Hockey League final.
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Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions.
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