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Bedard earns assist in NHL debut as Blackhawks beat Crosby, Penguins 4-2

Bedard earns assist in NHL debut as Blackhawks beat Crosby, Penguins 4-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the moment. That really was Sidney Crosby within arm's reach.
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Wild-card Rangers sweep favoured Orioles with 7-1 win at home

Wild-card Rangers sweep favoured Orioles with 7-1 win at home

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager and Adolis García homered early, Nathan Eovaldi struck out seven over seven innings in another series-clinching start and the Texas Rangers completed an AL Division Series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-1
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WHL roundup: Warriors use power play to knock off Hitmen 5-3

WHL roundup: Warriors use power play to knock off Hitmen 5-3

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Yager's power-play goal at 3:29 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie and sparked the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 5-3 Western Hockey League victory against the visiting Calgary Hitmen on Tuesday night.
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Paul nets 2 power-play goals as Lightning edge Predators 5-3

Paul nets 2 power-play goals as Lightning edge Predators 5-3

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Abreu plays long ball as Astros rout Twins 9-1, take 2-1 ALDS lead

Abreu plays long ball as Astros rout Twins 9-1, take 2-1 ALDS lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Late-afternoon shadows made the ball difficult to pick up, and Minnesota's Sonny Gray presented a tough opponent on the mound. The Houston Astros just powered their way through and produced yet another October masterpiece.
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Pavan, McBain qualify with 2 other Canadian teams for beach volleyball playoffs

Pavan, McBain qualify with 2 other Canadian teams for beach volleyball playoffs

TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico — Canadians Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain have punched their playoff-round tickets at the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Mexico.
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Hellebuyck, Scheifele set on winning Stanley Cup with Jets: 'We're together on this'

Hellebuyck, Scheifele set on winning Stanley Cup with Jets: 'We're together on this'

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele hope their new contracts show their teammates and fans how much they believe in the Winnipeg Jets.
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Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward Noah Gregor to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Noah Gregor to a one-year contract worth US$775,000. The 25-year-old Gregor spent parts of four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, accumulating 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 178 games.
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Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81

Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81

The Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone has died. He was 81. The Denver Nuggets announced his passing on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was not released.
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NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-coloured stick tape for the Pride nights that have become a hot-button issue in hockey.
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