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Oil Kings take 3-0 WHL series lead with 5-4 OT win over Red Deer

Oil Kings take 3-0 WHL series lead with 5-4 OT win over Red Deer

RED DEER, Alta. — Jake Neighbours scored the winner in overtime and the Edmonton Oil Kings beat the Red Deer Rebels 5-4 to take a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series.
Islanders beat Wildcats 5-0 to sweep QMJHL series against Moncton 3-0

Islanders beat Wildcats 5-0 to sweep QMJHL series against Moncton 3-0

MONCTON, N.B. — Noah Laaouan had a goal and two assists and the Charlottetown Islanders beat the Wildcats 5-0 to sweep Moncton in three games in their best-of-five, first-round QMJHL playoff series.
Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead

Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to become the sixth player in NHL history to reach 200 career playoff points and the Pittsburgh Penguins throttled the New York Rangers 7-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their Easte
Survey to be discontinued by Sport Canada following complaints of discrimination

Survey to be discontinued by Sport Canada following complaints of discrimination

Sport Canada says it will discontinue a commissioned survey on inclusion in sport after receiving a letter signed by over 200 members of academic and sport communities saying it was discriminatory toward transgender athletes.
Canadians Simonise, Plesius released by Alouettes

Canadians Simonise, Plesius released by Alouettes

MONTREAL — Receiver Rashaun Simonise and linebacker Frederic Plesius, both Canadians, were released Monday by the Montreal Alouettes. American quarterback Quinten Normady was also let go.
Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

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World No. 4 Cameron Smith enters RBC Canadian Open field

World No. 4 Cameron Smith enters RBC Canadian Open field

TORONTO — Corey Conners is ready to hear the roar of Canadian golf fans for the first time in three years. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., is currently the top-ranked Canadian in the field at this summer's RBC Canadian Open.
Paralympic star Rivard, Olympians Oleksiak, Masse, Mac Neil on Commonwealth swim team

Paralympic star Rivard, Olympians Oleksiak, Masse, Mac Neil on Commonwealth swim team

Ten-time Paralympic medallist Aurélie Rivard will join decorated Olympic swimmers Maggie Mac Neil, Penny Oleksiak and Kylie Masse on Canada's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Veteran Calgary offensive lineman Dennis says CFL doesn't appreciate its players

Veteran Calgary offensive lineman Dennis says CFL doesn't appreciate its players

He's preparing for training camp to begin on time but the turbulent state of contract talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association isn't giving veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis a warm, fuzzy feeling about the upcoming season.
Edmonton Oilers need return of potent power play for Game 5 bounce back

Edmonton Oilers need return of potent power play for Game 5 bounce back

EDMONTON — Stacked with two of the NHL's top talents, the Oilers' power play is nothing short of lethal. But stagnant special teams proved costly for Edmonton in Game 4 of its first-round matchup with the L.A. Kings on Sunday.