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Crosby moves into 9th on NHL's career scoring list as the Penguins beat McDavid and the Oilers 5-3

Crosby moves into 9th on NHL's career scoring list as the Penguins beat McDavid and the Oilers 5-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL's career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night.
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Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss

Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss

OTTAWA — Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators' homecoming with a 4-0 win Thursday night.
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Steve Kerr's 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area

Steve Kerr's 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area

DETROIT (AP) — Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother is among thousands who have lost their homes as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area .
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Blue Jays, star slugger Guerrero avoid arbitration with one-year contract

Blue Jays, star slugger Guerrero avoid arbitration with one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration. The Blue Jays announced Thursday that they agreed to one-year contracts with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Guerrero at US$28.
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NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfire in Los Angeles

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfire in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams' wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor contract and end a nearly two-week strike that closed many trails and caused long lift lines at the ones that remained open during a busy time of year at the
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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Jake Maier to contract

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Jake Maier to contract

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed veteran American quarterback Jake Maier on Thursday. The deal reportedly is for one year. Saskatchewan obtained Maier from the Calgary Stampeders last month.
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Canada crushes Japan 17-0 in quarterfinal play at U18 women's world hockey playdowns

Canada crushes Japan 17-0 in quarterfinal play at U18 women's world hockey playdowns

VANTAA — Canada earned a semifinal berth at the under-18 women's world hockey championship on Thursday with a 17-0 blowout win over Japan at Tikkurila Arena. Chloe Primerano had two goals and three assists.
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James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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