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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.
'Kings fatigue,' high prices dampen enthusiasm for Oilers playoff tickets

'Kings fatigue,' high prices dampen enthusiasm for Oilers playoff tickets

EDMONTON — The in-house decibel meter shot past 100 throughout the game. More than 1,150 hats — 14 bags full — were collected after Zach Hyman scored his third goal of the game.
Canada adds Tij Iginla, son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, to U18 squad

Canada adds Tij Iginla, son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, to U18 squad

CALGARY — Hockey Canada completed its 25-player roster for the upcoming world men's under-18 hockey championship Tuesday with the addition of forward Tij Iginla.
Toronto FC looks to spoil Simcoe County Rovers' Canadian Championship debut

Toronto FC looks to spoil Simcoe County Rovers' Canadian Championship debut

TORONTO — Growing up in England, John Herdman saw plenty of cup competition. He knows the pitfalls that can come with it. "What you always know is that there's a few banana skins in the opening rounds," said the Toronto FC coach.
Samsonov's solid play, mental resolve helps Leafs tie Bruins 1-1: 'He's battled hard'

Samsonov's solid play, mental resolve helps Leafs tie Bruins 1-1: 'He's battled hard'

BOSTON — Ilya Samsonov had just made a small mistake that quickly turned into a massive problem. The Maple Leafs goaltender fumbled a puck late in the first period of Game 2 against the Bruins.
Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights

Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights

The Canadian Olympic Committee has become the first national Olympic committee in the world to join the Centre for Sport and Human Rights.
Oilers beat Kings to open playoffs in first Game 1 win since 2017

Oilers beat Kings to open playoffs in first Game 1 win since 2017

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have won a Game 1 for the first time in seven years. Edmonton beat the visiting Los Angeles Kings 7-4 on Monday night to open their first-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights went from the 26-game injured reserve list to the Game 1 Dallas scoresheet in 83 seconds, the Boston fan with the big sign "Matthews STILL stuck on 69!" was nowhere to be seen after last night's Leafs-Bruins' ga
Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings

Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings

EDMONTON — For once the Edmonton Oilers won’t have to dig themselves out of a hole to start the NHL playoffs.
NHL roundup: Matthews scores winner, Toronto beats Boston 3-2 to tie series 1-1

NHL roundup: Matthews scores winner, Toronto beats Boston 3-2 to tie series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.