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A little luck propels Toronto Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Calgary Flames

A little luck propels Toronto Maple Leafs to 3-2 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed puck luck scoring three goals off deflections in a 3-2 win Sunday over the host Calgary Flames.
4 soccer players killed in Brazil plane crash had COVID-19

4 soccer players killed in Brazil plane crash had COVID-19

RIO DE JANEIRO — Four soccer players from Brazilian club Palmas died in a plane crash Sunday while travelling separately from the team after testing positive for the coronavirus, the club said.
Suter scores first 3 NHL goals as Blackhawks beat Red Wings

Suter scores first 3 NHL goals as Blackhawks beat Red Wings

CHICAGO — Pius Suter exhaled after he scored his first NHL goal. Once he got his second one, he started thinking about another one.
Minnesota Whitecaps overcome four-goal deficit for 6-5 shootout win over Toronto Six

Minnesota Whitecaps overcome four-goal deficit for 6-5 shootout win over Toronto Six

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Jonna Curtis and Hayley Mack scored in the shootout to earn the Minnesota Whitecaps a come-front-behind 6-5 win over the Toronto Six in National Women's Hockey League action Sunday.
Canadian speedskater Heather McLean just misses out on winning World Cup bronze medal

Canadian speedskater Heather McLean just misses out on winning World Cup bronze medal

HEERENVEEN, NETHERLANDS — Winnipeg's Heather McLean was fourth in a World Cup long-track speedskating event Sunday. McLean posted a time of 37.522 seconds in a women's 500-metre race, finishing just 0.11 seconds from winning a bronze medal.
Canadian bobsleigh teams just miss out on medals at World Cup event

Canadian bobsleigh teams just miss out on medals at World Cup event

KONIGSSEE, Germany — Canadians Christine De Bruin and Sara Villani just missed capturing a medal Sunday in a women's two-man World Cup bobsleigh event. De Bruin, of Stony Plain, Alta., and Villani, of Norval, Ont., posted a time of one minute 42.
Canada's David scores winner as Lille joins Paris Saint-Germain atop French league

Canada's David scores winner as Lille joins Paris Saint-Germain atop French league

RENNES, France — Canadian international Jonathan David scored in the 16th minute to lift Lille to a 1-0 win over Rennes in French Ligue 1 play Sunday.
'I think it'll be a perfect fit': Dubois eager for fresh start with Winnipeg Jets

'I think it'll be a perfect fit': Dubois eager for fresh start with Winnipeg Jets

Pierre-Luc Dubois isn't about to let his final moments with the Columbus Blue Jackets colour his future.
Chelsea, Leicester beat second-tier clubs in FA Cup

Chelsea, Leicester beat second-tier clubs in FA Cup

LONDON — Tammy Abraham scored three times as Chelsea beat Luton 3-1 while Leicester had to rally against another second-tier club before ousting Brentford by the same score to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Elderly fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go on

Elderly fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go on

GREEN BAY, Wis. — An 85-year-old Green Bay Packers fan who has never missed a playoff game at Lambeau Field thought her streak was coming to an end this week until two charitable brothers heard her story.