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Ottawa Senators sign goalie Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

Ottawa Senators sign goalie Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed goalie Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, US$1.05-million contract extension Monday. Merilainen, a Senators third-round draft pick in 2020, posted an 8-3-1 record with a 1.99 goals-against average, .
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Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames' player development staff

Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames' player development staff

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist Brent Seabrook to the team's player development staff. The defenceman from Tsawwassen, B.C.
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South Korean duo win the Dow Championship to deny Lexi Thompson a long-sought title

South Korean duo win the Dow Championship to deny Lexi Thompson a long-sought title

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jin Hee Im poured in an 8-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to team with fellow South Korean Somi Lee to win the Dow Championship on Sunday, denying Lexi Thompson her first LPGA Tour title in six years.
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WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
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Former Canada coach Stephen Hart named interim coach of the NSL's Halifax Tides FC

Former Canada coach Stephen Hart named interim coach of the NSL's Halifax Tides FC

HALIFAX — Stephen Hart, former coach of the Canadian national team and Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League, has been named interim coach of the Northern Super League's Halifax Tides FC.
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Wild trade for Tarasenko, Isles sign Romanov to 8-year deal on eve of NHL free agency

Wild trade for Tarasenko, Isles sign Romanov to 8-year deal on eve of NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency , and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract.
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Henderson offers hometown advice to Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open

Henderson offers hometown advice to Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open

MISSISSAUGA — Two-time LPGA major champion Brooke Henderson has some advice for fellow Canadian Savannah Grewal as she prepares for a hometown start at the CPKC Women’s Open: Have fun with it.
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Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame

Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame

Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record 39 goals in 42 international youth-level appearances, surpassing the previous Canadian youth record of 27 goals (set by former Canada captain Christine Sinclai
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Vancouver Canucks sign four depth players to new deals

Vancouver Canucks sign four depth players to new deals

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed four depth players to new deals after they helped the club's minor league affiliate to a championship title.
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Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round

Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round

LONDON (AP) — Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through more than 4 1/2 hours of back-and-forth shifts against a much-older and much-less-accomplished Fabio Fognini at Centre Court before emerging with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6,
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