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4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night set single-game hockey betting records.
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4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night set single-game hockey betting records.
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New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.
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Chantal Kreviazuk defends shaky O Canada performance, lyric change amid U.S. spat

Chantal Kreviazuk defends shaky O Canada performance, lyric change amid U.S. spat

BOSTON — Chantal Kreviazuk is defending her performance of the Canadian national anthem Thursday night.
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Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada's epic 4 Nations triumph: 'It's our sport'

Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada's epic 4 Nations triumph: 'It's our sport'

MONTREAL — With so much on the line, Canadian hockey fans erupted in jubilation after another night to remember on Thursday.
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Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes 'big step' as 25th in her first GS race after injury

Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes 'big step' as 25th in her first GS race after injury

SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) — Federica Brignone overcame a recent illness to win the first World Cup giant slalom after taking gold at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday, while Mikaela Shiffrin finished 25th in the American's first race in the
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McDavid plays hero as Canada downs U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off

McDavid plays hero as Canada downs U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off

BOSTON — Connor McDavid was 13 years old when Sidney Crosby scored his golden goal. The hockey phenom gathered around the television with friends to watch the superstar secure a dramatic overtime triumph at the 2010 Olympics.
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AFC Toronto's Leah Pais stoked to start her Northern Super League career at BMO Field

AFC Toronto's Leah Pais stoked to start her Northern Super League career at BMO Field

TORONTO — Leah Pais is stoked about kicking off her Northern Super League career with AFC Toronto at BMO Field. "I have only ever watched teams play there.
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QMJHL Roundup: Matyas Melovsky's seven-point effort leads Drakkar past Sea Dogs 14-0

QMJHL Roundup: Matyas Melovsky's seven-point effort leads Drakkar past Sea Dogs 14-0

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. — Matyas Melovsky had three goals and four assists in pacing the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 14-0 drubbing of the Saint John Sea Dogs on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
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OHL Roundup: Nick Lardis's hat trick leads the way as Bulldogs hold off Petes 4-3

OHL Roundup: Nick Lardis's hat trick leads the way as Bulldogs hold off Petes 4-3

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Nick Lardis had a hat trick in leading the Brantford Bulldogs to a 4-3 win over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.
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