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Ovechkin within reach of Gretzky's all-time goal record: 'Incredible what he's doing'

Ovechkin within reach of Gretzky's all-time goal record: 'Incredible what he's doing'

Alex Ovechkin has filled the net through 19 breathtaking NHL seasons.
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Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years

Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Friday.
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EU's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc's law

EU's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc's law

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — The European Union's top court said Friday that some FIFA rules on player transfers can conflict with European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement.
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Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action

Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action

DETROIT — Nick Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in NHL pre-season action on Thursday.
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OHL Roundup: Battalion score five unanswered to top Petes 5-3

OHL Roundup: Battalion score five unanswered to top Petes 5-3

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Ethan Procyszyn scored the go-ahead goal at 7:56 of the third period to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-3 comeback win over the Peterborough Petes in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday.
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Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.
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Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally

Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
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Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team

QUÉBEC — NHL hockey is back in Quebec City this week, but the Los Angeles Kings aren't the team that fans of the long-departed Quebec Nordiques have longed to see.
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QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

QMJHL Roundup: Peddle, Beaulieu lead Sea Dogs to 6-3 comeback win over Titan

BATHURST, N.B. — Tyler Peddle and Jacob Beaulieu each scored two goals as the Saint John Sea Dogs earned a 6-3 comeback win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday.
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Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million on Thursday. The 33-year-old from Victoria was invited to Flames' training camp on a professional tryout contract.
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