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Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

Jacob Wassermann says the transition from tending goal in hockey to rowing wasn't as difficult as people might think.
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Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

Is that Connor McDavid? Oilers fan decorates yard with life-size player paintings

EDMONTON — It's hard to miss Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid jumping over the white fence of Warren Sillanpaa's downtown home.
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Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton — including a refuelling stop — the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's soccer game Wednesday evening.
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Oliveira happy to be back, but disappointed in backup role as Bombers host Lions

Oliveira happy to be back, but disappointed in backup role as Bombers host Lions

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira is happy to return to action, but not with the role he’s been handed. The Blue Bombers’ star running back will be backing up Johnny Augustine when Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) Friday.
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Spain beats Italy 1-0 and advances to knockout round at Euro 2024

Spain beats Italy 1-0 and advances to knockout round at Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Spain advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy on Thursday.
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McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

McDavid, Oilers looking to continue Stanley Cup push in Game 6 against Panthers

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has spent his entire life pushing toward the biggest moment on hockey's biggest stage. The crisp winter nights on outdoor rinks. The countless hours inside arenas. The long bus rides.
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The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
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Oilers hope to join '42 Leafs as only team to win Cup after losing first three games

Oilers hope to join '42 Leafs as only team to win Cup after losing first three games

The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, yet alone in a Stanley Cup final.
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England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Where England stands after two European Championship games is the envy of most teams. Just not good enough yet to have title ambitions.
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Herdman says speedy wingback Tyrese Spicer likely out for six weeks with back injury

Herdman says speedy wingback Tyrese Spicer likely out for six weeks with back injury

TORONTO — Toronto FC, looking to find its way back into the win column, will likely be without rookie wingback Tyrese Spicer for the next six weeks.
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