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QMJHL playoffs: Melanson scores 3 as Phoenix pelt Mooseheads 5-2

QMJHL playoffs: Melanson scores 3 as Phoenix pelt Mooseheads 5-2

HALIFAX — Jacob Melanson scored three goals in the first period as the visiting Sherbrooke Phoenix opened their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series with a 5-2 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads on Saturday.
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Varsho, Gausman lead Toronto Blue Jays to 1-0 win over Seattle Mariners

Varsho, Gausman lead Toronto Blue Jays to 1-0 win over Seattle Mariners

TORONTO — A slumping Daulton Varsho delivered a much-needed walk-off extra-inning hit. Still, starter Kevin Gausman and the pitching staff continued to carry the Toronto Blue Jays to one of their best starts in club history.
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Finau holds off hard-charging Rahm for 2-shot lead in Mexico

Finau holds off hard-charging Rahm for 2-shot lead in Mexico

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau had a terrific stretch at the Mexico Open on Saturday, posting five birdies over his final seven holes for a 6-under 65 that gave him a two-shot lead over Masters champion Jon Rahm and 21-year-old Akshay Bhatia.
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Michael Bunting returns to Maple Leafs lineup for Game 6 against Lightning

Michael Bunting returns to Maple Leafs lineup for Game 6 against Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Bunting returned to the Maple Leafs lineup for Game 6 of his team's first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Jets players respond to head coach: 'I didn't agree with how he handled himself'

Jets players respond to head coach: 'I didn't agree with how he handled himself'

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness was the target of some criticism by his players after the Winnipeg Jets had exit meetings Saturday and packed their bags for the off-season.
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Canada loses to Sweden, will play for bronze at U18 men's world hockey championship

Canada loses to Sweden, will play for bronze at U18 men's world hockey championship

BASEL, Switzerland — Canada will play for bronze at the men's under-18 world hockey championship after losing to Sweden 7-2 in the semifinal on Saturday.
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Canada's Sarah Douglas wins gold at French Olympic Week sailing competition

Canada's Sarah Douglas wins gold at French Olympic Week sailing competition

HYÈRES, France — Canadian Olympian Sarah Douglas won gold in ICLA 6 at the French Olympic Week sailing competition on Saturday.
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NHL playoffs Game 7 day: Panthers-Bruins, Kraken-Avalanche

NHL playoffs Game 7 day: Panthers-Bruins, Kraken-Avalanche

When the Boston Bruins took a 3-1 series lead on the Florida Panthers, it looked like the team that set NHL records for the most wins and points in a season was cruising toward the second round. Except within the opponent's locker room.
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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov both lose in singles at Madrid Open

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov both lose in singles at Madrid Open

MADRID — Canadian men Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are both out of the Madrid Open singles tournament after Round of 64 losses on Saturday. Montreal's Auger-Aliassime fell to Dusan Lajovic of Serbia in three sets, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5).
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Canada sweeps gold at senior world curling championship

Canada sweeps gold at senior world curling championship

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canada won gold in both the men's and women's tournaments at the senior world curling championship Saturday in South Korea. Sherry Anderson's Saskatoon rink beat Scotland's Jackie Lockhart 8-4 in the women's final.
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